The Ora Black Cat, also known as the Heimao or R1 is a battery electric

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produced by the Chinese car manufacturer

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and sold under its electric vehicle sub-brand, Ora, since 2019. The Black Cat was unveiled at the

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in April 2019. Great Wall Motors announced that ORA R1 renamed to ORA Black Cat at the Chongqing Auto Show in July 2020.

Overview

The

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of the Black Cat can propel the vehicle up to and has an NEDC range of up to . The motor is a front-positioned and 125 Nm permanent magnet motor. The Ora R1 is priced between 59,800 and 77,800 yuan ($8,680 to US$11,293), making the R1 the world's cheapest electric car as of 2019.

Export markets

Great Wall Motors announced its introduction in India with its Haval and Ora brands, with the Black Cat being one of the first models to be introduced in India. Ora has started activities in Latin America in 2020, and Costa Rica is one of the first countries receiving this new model. Starting at US$19.990, prices are significantly higher, although the Black Cat is still the cheapest electric car in the country.

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