Verdict
At RM109,800 apiece, the BYD M6 is the more useful Malaysian family EV: it carries seven, has a 580-litre boot and stretches to 420 km, against the Good Cat’s five seats, 250 litres and 400 km. Its 161 hp/310 Nm motor, 89 kW DC charging and 7 kW AC charging also beat the Ora’s 143 hp/210 Nm, 60 kW and 6.6 kW figures. The Good Cat counters with a far broader active-safety and parking suite, plus a powered driver’s seat with massage. Pick space and charging speed, or driver assistance and hatchback-sized dimensions.
Pick the BYD M6 if you need seven seats, a 580-litre boot and faster 89 kW DC charging for family duties.
Pick the GWM Ora Good Cat if you want blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control and auto parking in a shorter hatchback.
Key differences
- Practicality: BYD M6 has 7 seats and a 580-litre boot; GWM Ora Good Cat has 5 seats and a 250-litre boot.
- Motor output: BYD M6 makes 161 hp and 310 Nm; GWM Ora Good Cat makes 143 hp and 210 Nm.
- Range and battery: BYD M6 has a 55.4 kWh battery and 420 km range; GWM Ora Good Cat has 57.7 kWh and 400 km.
- Charging: BYD M6 accepts 7 kW AC and 89 kW DC; GWM Ora Good Cat accepts 6.6 kW AC and 60 kW DC.
- Size: BYD M6 is 4,695 mm long with a 2,800 mm wheelbase; GWM Ora Good Cat is 4,235 mm long with a 2,650 mm wheelbase.
- Driver assistance: BYD M6 has passive cruise control and a 360-degree camera; GWM Ora Good Cat adds adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking, blind-spot…
M6
- Seven seats and a 580-litre boot
- 420 km range with 89 kW DC charging
- More motor output: 161 hp and 310 Nm
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or collision warning
- Passive rather than adaptive cruise control
- No powered front seats, sunroof or auto parking
Ora Good Cat
- Adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking and blind-spot monitoring
- Powered driver’s seat with memory and massage
- Auto parking, powered boot and panoramic sunroof
- Five seats and a 250-litre boot versus the M6’s seven seats and 580 litres
- Shorter 400 km range and slower 60 kW DC charging
- Less motor output at 143 hp and 210 Nm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800 | RM109,800 |
| Body type | MPV | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM80✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 161 hp✓ | 143 hp |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm✓ | 210 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 55.4 kWh | 57.7 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 420 km✓ | 400 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW✓ | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 89 kW✓ | 60 kW |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.1 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h✓ | 150 km/h |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2,374 kg | 1,510 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres✓ | 250 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 215/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 215/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | GitiControl P10 | GitiComfort 225 V1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Collision Waring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping, Door Open Warning |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat with Memory and Massage Functions, 4-way Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Second Row, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with PM2.5 filter |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear, 1 USB for Dashcam |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Rear Armrest |
| Sun Shade | — | Yes |
| Audio | 12.8” Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers, Bluetooth, Navigation | 10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | 8-year/180,000-km High Voltage Battery Warranty |
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.
Used M6 & Ora Good Cat for sale
M6 vs Ora Good Cat FAQ
Is the BYD M6 or GWM Ora Good Cat better?
The BYD M6 is better for carrying people and luggage, with seven seats, a 580-litre boot, 420 km range and 89 kW DC charging. The GWM Ora Good Cat is better equipped for driver assistance, with autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and auto parking.
What is the price difference?
There is no price difference: both are priced at RM109,800. The M6 also has RM120 annual road tax, while the Good Cat costs RM80 per year.
Which has the better EV warranty?
The BYD M6 has a six-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty, versus five years/150,000 km for the Good Cat. The Good Cat’s high-voltage battery warranty runs for eight years/180,000 km, against the M6’s eight years/160,000 km.