actory in Q2/2025 to further support its reach to ASEAN, Latin America, and Australia. It will export Tank 500 HEV to Malaysia, while continuing to supply the Tank 300 HEV to Indonesia and the Haval H6 HEV and Haval Jolion HEV to Vietnam. In April, GWM begins global exports of the Thailand-made new Ora Good Cat. This BEV will be exported to Brazil, Australia, and New Zealand. These initiatives follow previous successful exports of models includin...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/21

d a maximum torque of 530 Nm (HEV version). The PHEV version delivers a maximum power of 326 hp and a maximum torque of 530 Nm. The PHEV model is equipped with a large 27.54 kWh battery and comes with a CCS Type 2 combo charging port supporting 41 kW DC charging. The event also featured the new GWM ORA Good Cat in the new "So Blue" shade, which features a sportier look in blue-black tones, complemented by a Black Package. The name "So Blue" recei...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/05

started arriving in the new year. Meanwhile, the BYD Sealion 7 came in second with 151 units, followed by the BYD M6 with 136 units and the BYD Atto 3 with 104 units.The BMW i5 ranked 5th with 103 units, followed by the BYD Seal (95 units), the Xpeng G6 (81 units), the Zeekr 009 (81 units), the GWM Ora with 43 units of Good Cat and 07, the MG4 EV with 41 units, the BMW i7 in 11th with 38 units, and the BMW iX2 with 36 units. Other models in the l...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/17

ced the 10 best-selling BEV models in Malaysia during January to July 2024. The best-selling model was the BYD Seal (17% share), followed by the BYD Atto 3 and Tesla Model Y, holding a market share of 16% and 15%, respectively. The Tesla Model 3 took 13%, followed by the BYD Dolphin (8% share), GWM Ora Good Cat (3%), smart #1 Brabus (3%). Meanwhile, the MG4, BMW i5 and the BMW iX2 noted 2% share apiece. According to the association, there are an ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/01

GWM joins Arun Plus’s EVme Plus to launch virtual platform for BEV sales in Thailand Announced on May 20, 2024, Great Wall Motor continues its push to support the the EV ecosystem in Thailand through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing (on May 13) with EVme Plus Co., Ltd., Thailand’s leading platform, established by PTT’s Arun Plus Co., Ltd., offering comprehensive EV services.  Both parties aim to launch a virtual platform that ex...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/21

GWM to launch 3 electrified models in Philippines at Manila International Auto Show 2024 Reported on February 10, 2024, 3 electrified vehicles under the Great Wall Motor brand are set to be launched in the Philippines in 2024 at the Manila International Auto Show, which will run in April. The list includes one BEV model and possibly 2 PHEV models. The Ora 03 (formerly known as the Ora Good/Funky Cat) BEV, which was first previewed in October 2023...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/12

Chinese automakers Great Wall and MG already ink MOU with Thai Excise Dept. for EV 3.5 package On January 19, 2024, GWM officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Thai Excise Department, becoming one of the first car brands in Thailand to receive government approval for the EV 3.5 policy.  The EV 3.5 policy has been officially implemented on January 1, 2024, for a period of 4 years. This policy comprehensively stimulates the ...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/24

GWM Thailand announces sales of 12,840 units in 2023, led by ORA Good Cat BEV Announced on January 17, 2024, Great Wall Motor (GWM) recorded sales of 12,840 units in Thailand in 2023, marking over 10% growth YoY.  GWM’s 2023 sales in Thailand were contributed greatly by the ORA Good Cat and ORA Good Cat GT, with a combined total of 6,032 units. Ranked 2nd and 3rd were the Haval Jolion and Haval H6 that sold 3,199 units and 2,903 units, respect...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/17

GWM holds first new Ora Good Cat BEV line-off ceremony in Thailand on January 12 On January 12, 2024, Great Wall Motor held “the first new Ora Good Cat line-off ceremony in Thailand for Thailand” at its smart factory in Rayong province. Deliveries will begin in January 2024. This BEV is available in 3 variants, namely the Pro, the Ultra, and the GT, priced from THB 799,000, THB 899,000, and THB 1.099 million, respectively.  The Good Cat come...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/15

GWM Thailand confirms launch of locally-made ORA Good Cat BEV in January 2024 Reported on December 22, 2023, Great Wall Motor is set to launch the new ORA Good Cat and the new ORA Good Cat GT BEVs that come from its Thailand’s production line in January 2024. The delivery of ORA Good Cat BEVs imported from China (CBU) to the customers in Thailand has been completed. The Chinese carmaker inked a Memorandum of Understanding with the Thai Excise D...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/25

lled off LCTP battery pack has a capacity of 60 kWh and a claimed battery life of over 500 km. It uses Svolt Energy's L600 series cells that meets the mainstream battery demand for A-class vehicles in the Thai market. The first battery pack from this Thailand factory is planned to serve the GWM’s Ora Good Cat BEV, and is expected to be supplied in batches starting from Q1/2024. (From SVOLT Energy social media updates on December 20, 2023)...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/22

Great Wall Motor confirms launch of ORA 07 (Grand Cat) EV in Thailand in November Announced on October 9, 2023, Great Wall Motor (GWM) is going to launch the ORA 07 (ORA Grand Cat) BEV in Thailand in November 2023. This upcoming high-performance electric sport coupe will be added to GWM’s existing lineup of ORA-branded 100% electric vehicles, alongside the ORA Good Cat and ORA Good Cat GT. The ORA 07 comes with an elegant exterior, highlighted ...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/10

Green NCAP announces the ratings for seven cars On September 21, Green NCAP announced the ratings for six cars including BYD ATTO 3, GWM ORA Funky Cat, Mercedes-Benz E300d 4MATIC estate, Audi A6 50 TDI Quattro, Škoda Kamiq, Dacia Jogger Hybrid, and Ford Ranger Raptor.BYD ATTO 3, a compact SUV, that comes with a maximum power of 150 kW and a battery capacity of 60 kWh, stood out among all the vehicles, achieving an average score of 97% and 5 Gree...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/22

GIIAS 2023: GWM officially enters Indonesia; local sales to start in early 2024 On August 10, 2023, Great Wall Motors (GWM) officially made its brand launch in the Indonesian market. At the 30th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show 2023, GWM’s star models such as Tank 500 HEV, Haval H6 HEV, Haval Jolion HEV and Ora Good Cat BEV were put on display.Indonesia is the 9th country in the ASEAN region for Great Wall Motors to enter. GWM models ...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/11

Cycle & Carriage officially introduces ORA Good Cat 03 EV in Singapore Reported on August 3, 2023, the ORA Good Cat 03 BEV has officially been introduced in Singapore, priced from SGD 161,999, during the opening of the Great Wall Motors (GWM) showroom located at 239 Alexandra Road. Dimension-wise, the electric hatchback, with a retro-futuristic styling inside and out, is 4,235-mm long, 1,825-mm wide, and has a wheelbase length of 2,650 mm. Its el...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/07

Great Wall to finalize USD 30 million new battery pack assembly plant in Thailand plans Reported on May 30, 2023, Great Wall Motor Thailand recently mentioned that the company has been mulling over plans to build a new battery pack assembly plant in Thailand, with an investment value of up to USD 30 million.The Chinese carmaker plans to start production of the Ora Good Cat BEV in Thailand from 2024 with the aim to source more components locally, ...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/31

ption has been slowly releasing, significantly improving the trend of the auto market in late March. Promotions and destocking for old models compliant to the China-6 Standard were the core factor of recent promotions. April 2023 has as few as 19 workdays and is the starting point of Q2, implying a good and favorable market environment for automakers to produce and sell. In the month, the Auto Shanghai event, suspended in the past due to the COVI...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/13

GWM notes 3,117 car bookings at 44th Bangkok International Motor Show; newly-launched TANK 500 get 845 bookings On April 5, 2023, Great Wall Motor (GWM) announced that 3,117 bookings were recorded during the 44th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) 2023 that ended on April 2.The ORA Good Cat and ORA Good Cat GT got 1,678 bookings in total, followed by the all-new GWM TANK 500 Hybrid SUV, launched at the show, which won 845 bookings. The Haval...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/06

Cycle & Carriage becomes official distributor of GWM’s ORA brand in Singapore; Good Cat to be launched in 2023 Announced on March 8, 2023, Cycle & Carriage Singapore (C&C) signed a distribution agreement with Great Wall Motor Company Limited (GWM) to bring ORA brand into Singapore, starting with the launch of ORA Good Cat EV in 2023. With the growing reception of Chinese-made BEVs in Singapore, C&C is confident that ORA will appeal to the youn...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/10

GWM to launch 5 electrified models in Thailand in 2023 including TANK 500, TANK 300, and ORA Grand Cat Announced on February 9, 2023, Great Wall Motor (GWM) unveiled its plan to launch 5 xEV models (electrified vehicles) in the Thai market in 2023, including the premium off-road SUVs TANK 500 and TANK 300, as well as the ORA Grand Cat premium pure electric coupé. Moreover, GWM has resumed bookings for the ORA Good Cat in Thailand, of which the ...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/10