Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2026
Great Wall Ora launches Ora 5GT and Ora 5 Sport with multiple powertrains
On August 28, Great Wall's Ora brand launched the Ora 5GT and Ora 5 Sport, offering pure electric, Hi2 hybrid, and gasoline powertrain options with Max and lidar-equipped configurations, and a limited-time trade-in subsidy of up to 10,000 yuan.
2022
ORA Good Cat price increase
ORA raised prices for the 2022 Good Cat models; the article says orders began being accepted from midnight on March 1.
2022
Ora stops taking new orders for Black Cat and White Cat
Ora stopped accepting new orders for its Black Cat and White Cat models in China, while saying existing orders would continue to be arranged for production. The company cited order backlogs, long customer waiting times, chip shortages, parts supply and reduced subsidies.
2022
GWM and Ora brands launched in Brazil
Great Wall Motor introduced the GWM and Ora brands in Brazil as part of its Brazil market strategy.
2021
Ora offers additional benefits after chip-specification complaints
After complaints that the Ora Good Cat used a four-core Intel chip instead of the advertised eight-core Qualcomm chip, Ora announced an updated solution adding lifetime vehicle coverage and 10,000 yuan in charging benefits for owners who had taken delivery or placed orders. Many complainants said they would not accept the offer. The source reports the allegations and owners' reactions, not a formal finding of wrongdoing.
2021
Ora responds to Good Cat chip advertising complaints
Ora acknowledged that the Good Cat was not equipped with the advertised Qualcomm eight-core chip, saying the configuration was originally planned for future models but had been advertised early. It offered affected owners a package of benefits after an owner alleged that the vehicle used an older Intel chip instead.
2021
Great Wall Motor recalls Ora iQ electric vehicles
Great Wall Motor decided to recall 16,216 Ora iQ electric vehicles manufactured from July 7, 2018 through October 30, 2019. The recall notice says battery performance may decline after prolonged frequent fast charging and, in extreme cases, thermal runaway may occur. The company said it would inspect the batteries, update control-strategy software and replace battery modules if necessary at no charge.
2021
Great Wall Motor recalls 16,216 Ora iQ vehicles
Great Wall Motor announced a recall of 16,216 Ora iQ vehicles produced from July 7, 2018 to October 30, 2019. The recall notice said a mismatch between some power batteries and the BMS software control strategy could, after prolonged and frequent fast charging, cause battery performance to decline and, in extreme cases, thermal runaway.
2021
ORA plans to launch the Da Mao electric vehicle
The report says ORA is expected to launch a new all-electric vehicle, the Da Mao, as early as July; the source does not provide a publication date.
2021
Ora introduces Morandi colors for its Cat models
Ora introduced several new vehicle colors for its Black Cat, White Cat and Good Cat models, and said it would also offer personalized color customization.
2020
Great Wall Motor launches a zero-contact car-buying plan
Great Wall Motor introduced a “zero-contact” plan during the epidemic, enabling consumers to consult, view cars, book and order online, and arrange at-home test drives or delivery. The article says its Haval, WEY, Ora and Great Wall Pickup brands would connect the online and offline purchase channels.