Verdict
At RM109,800, the GWM Ora Good Cat costs RM84,088 less than the RM193,888 MINI Electric, yet its 57.7-kWh battery delivers a near-identical 400 km claimed range against 402 km. The Ora is the more practical Malaysian daily driver: five seats, four doors, a 250-litre boot and 2,650-mm wheelbase beat the MINI’s four seats, three doors, 210-litre boot and 2,526 mm. The MINI answers with 215 hp, 330 Nm and 95-kW DC charging, well ahead of the Ora’s 143 hp, 210 Nm and 60 kW. Choose the MINI only if that performance and faster charging justify the large outlay.
Pick the GWM Ora Good Cat if you want five-seat practicality, V2L and almost the same claimed range for RM84,088 less.
Pick the MINI Electric if you will pay substantially more for 215 hp, 330 Nm, 95-kW DC charging and a 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Ora Good Cat RM109,800; MINI Electric RM193,888.
- Motor output: GWM Ora Good Cat 143 hp and 210 Nm; MINI Electric 215 hp and 330 Nm.
- Battery and range: GWM Ora Good Cat 57.7 kWh and 400 km; MINI Electric 54.2 kWh and 402 km.
- Charging: GWM Ora Good Cat 6.6 kW AC and 60 kW DC; MINI Electric 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC.
- Practicality: GWM Ora Good Cat has 5 seats, 4 doors and a 250-litre boot; MINI Electric has 4 seats, 3 doors and a 210-litre boot.
- Dimensions: GWM Ora Good Cat is 4,235 mm long with a 2,650-mm wheelbase; MINI Electric is 3,858 mm long with a 2,526-mm wheelbase.
Ora Good Cat
- RM84,088 cheaper with a 400 km claimed range.
- Five seats, four doors and a 250-litre boot.
- 3.3-kW V2L, panoramic sunroof and powered boot.
- 143 hp and 210 Nm trail the MINI Electric's 215 hp and 330 Nm.
- 6.6-kW AC and 60-kW DC charging are slower than 11 kW and 95 kW.
- Torsion-beam rear suspension versus the MINI Electric's multi-link layout.
Electric
- 215 hp, 330 Nm and a 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 11-kW AC and 95-kW DC charging.
- Adaptive LED projectors, head-up display and Harman Kardon audio.
- RM84,088 more expensive than the GWM Ora Good Cat.
- Four seats, three doors and a 210-litre boot versus the Ora's five seats, four doors and 250 litres.
- 2-year manufacturer warranty versus the Ora's 5 years; 160,000-km battery cover versus 180,000 km.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800✓ | RM193,888 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM80✓ | RM200 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 143 hp | 215 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 210 Nm | 330 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 57.7 kWh✓ | 54.2 kWh |
| EV Range | 400 km | 402 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | 95 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 170 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,235 mm | 3,858 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,756 mm |
| Height | 1,596 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,526 mm |
| Weight | 1,510 kg | 1,605 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 250 litres✓ | 210 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R18 | 225/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/50R18 | 225/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | GitiComfort 225 V1 | Maxxis Premitra 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 4 Three-point belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For Front Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Collision Waring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping, Door Open Warning | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat with Memory and Massage Functions, 4-way Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with PM2.5 filter | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear, 1 USB for Dashcam | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Rear Armrest | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Yes | — |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Lane Change Assist | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/180,000-km High Voltage Battery Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty, Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Ora Good Cat vs Electric FAQ
Is the GWM Ora Good Cat or MINI Electric better?
The GWM Ora Good Cat is the better practical choice, with five seats, four doors, a 250-litre boot and a 400 km claimed range. The MINI Electric is better for power and charging speed, with 215 hp and 95-kW DC charging.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Electric costs RM84,088 more than the GWM Ora Good Cat.
Which EV charges faster?
The MINI Electric charges faster on both AC and DC power: 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC, versus 6.6 kW AC and 60 kW DC for the GWM Ora Good Cat.
