About the Automaker
ORA is Great Wall Motor's (GWM) electric-vehicle brand, launched in 2018 with a cute, compact-EV image. After a slump in 2024-2025, a leadership change and the Ora 5 "one car, three powers" strategy drove a sharp 2026 rebound.
Key Models (2026 Lineup)
| Model | Powertrain | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ora 5 | EV / hybrid / fuel | Turnaround driver (from 69.8k RMB) |
| Good Cat / Ballet Cat | EV | Compact & retro |
| Lightning Cat | EV | Sporty |
| Ora 7 | EV shooting brake | Coming in 2026 |
2026 Sales & Market Ranking
ORA delivered 26,389 vehicles in H1 2026, up 89.74% year-on-year - the only GWM sub-brand with strong growth. June hit 10,806 units (+229%). GWM's group NEV sales were 144,634 in H1, and ORA is now a key NEV growth point.
Development Status
ORA's "one platform, three powertrains" fits varied global markets (EV in Europe, hybrid in SE Asia, fuel in LatAm). It is expanding fast overseas - Thailand, Brazil, Spain and Australia - repositioning as a global compact-EV brand.