BYD M6 vs GWM Ora Good Cat
Verdict
At the same RM109,800, these two EVs do very different jobs. The BYD M6 gives a Malaysian family far more metal and space: seven seats, 580 litres of boot space, a 2,800 mm wheelbase and 420 km range. The GWM Ora Good Cat is smaller and handier, with five seats, 250 litres of boot space, a 2,650 mm wheelbase and 400 km range, but it gets auto emergency braking and costs less in road tax. If space matters, the M6 has the clearer case.
Pick the BYD M6 if you need seven seats, a bigger boot and the longer 420 km EV range at the same money.
Pick the GWM Ora Good Cat if you want a smaller B-segment electric hatchback with auto emergency braking and lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BYD M6 RM109,800; GWM Ora Good Cat RM109,800
- Seats: BYD M6 7; GWM Ora Good Cat 5
- EV range: BYD M6 420 km; GWM Ora Good Cat 400 km
- Boot space: BYD M6 580 litres; GWM Ora Good Cat 250 litres
- Power: BYD M6 161 hp; GWM Ora Good Cat 143 hp
- Road tax: BYD M6 RM120/year; GWM Ora Good Cat RM80/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 109,800 | RM 109,800 |
| Body type | MPV | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 161 hp✓ | 143 hp |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 10.1 s | — |
| Top speed | 180 km/h✓ | 150 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 55.4 kWh | 57.7 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 420 km✓ | 400 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,695 mm | 4,235 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,596 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Boot space | 580 L✓ | 250 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 80✓ |
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.
M6
- Seven-seat MPV body
- Larger 580-litre boot
- Higher 161 hp output
- No auto emergency braking listed
- Higher RM120 annual road tax
- Wider family-car footprint than a hatchback
Ora Good Cat
- Auto emergency braking is fitted
- Lower RM80 annual road tax
- Distinctive hatchback design
- Only five seats
- Smaller 250-litre boot
- Lower 150 km/h top speed
M6 vs Ora Good Cat FAQ
Is the BYD M6 or GWM Ora Good Cat better?
For family use, the BYD M6 is better because it has seven seats, 580 litres of boot space and 420 km range. The GWM Ora Good Cat counters with auto emergency braking and a smaller hatchback footprint.
What is the price difference?
There is no price difference. Both the BYD M6 and GWM Ora Good Cat are priced at RM109,800, so the choice comes down to body style, space, range and safety kit.
Which one has the longer EV range?
The BYD M6 has the longer rated range at 420 km, compared with 400 km for the GWM Ora Good Cat, despite the Ora having the slightly larger 57.7 kWh battery.