Ora Lightning Cat History
Ora's electric fastback sedan — a D-segment EV with Porsche-inspired styling, exported globally as the GWM Ora 07.
Photo: “2022 Ora Lightning Cat (front)” by User 3204 / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
History
The Lightning Cat entered production in 2022 as Ora's flagship sedan, positioned in the D-segment alongside much pricier European electric cars. Its styling generated controversy for its strong resemblance to the Porsche 911 and Panamera silhouette. The top all-wheel-drive model produces 300 kW (402 hp) and reaches 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, while the range-topping 83.5 kWh NMC pack delivers up to 640 km (NEDC).
International sales began in 2023 under the GWM Ora 07 nameplate, reaching markets including Singapore in January 2025. An Ora Lightning Cat Touring estate variant was unveiled in April 2025, extending the nameplate into the wagon segment.
Generations
First generation · Lightning Cat / Ora 07
Photo: “2022 Ora Lightning Cat (front)” by User 3204 / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
D-segment electric fastback with Porsche-inspired lines; exported as GWM Ora 07 from 2023.
2022 Photo: “2022 Ora Lightning Cat 001” by FGdesigner / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
2023 Photo: “2023 ORA 07 Long Range” by Chanokchon / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
2024 Photo: “GWM Ora 07 Leonberg 2024 IMG 0814” by Alexander-93 / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
2025 Photo: “(SGP-Singapore) Showcar ORA 07 No-plate 2025-01-11” by S5A-0043 / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Body styles
- Sedan
- Estate
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