Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the GWM Ora Good Cat is the rational pick: it costs RM109,800 against the MINI Electric’s RM193,888, yet its quoted range is only 2 km short at 400 km. It also brings five seats, four doors, a 250-litre boot and 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load power. The MINI Electric earns its extra outlay with 215 hp, 330 Nm and faster 11 kW AC/95 kW DC charging, versus 143 hp, 210 Nm and 6.6 kW/60 kW. But the RM84,088 gap is hard to justify if practicality and purchase cost lead the brief.
Pick the GWM Ora Good Cat if you want near-identical quoted range for far less money, plus five seats, four doors and V2L.
Pick the MINI Electric if quicker charging, 215 hp performance, a 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time and a multi-link rear suspension matter more than price and rear-seat space.
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.
- 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 4 doors, 5 seats and a 250-litre boot; MINI Electric has 3 doors, 4 seats 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.
- Warranty: GWM Ora Good Cat has a 5-year/150,000-km manufacturer warranty; MINI Electric has a 2-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
Ora Good Cat
- RM84,088 cheaper to buy.
- Five seats, four doors and a 250-litre boot.
- 3.3 kW V2L and a 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.
- 150 km/h top speed is 20 km/h below the MINI Electric's 170 km/h.
Electric
- 215 hp, 330 Nm and a 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC charging.
- Multi-link rear suspension, adaptive LED projector headlamps and a head-up display.
- RM193,888 price is RM84,088 higher.
- Three doors, four seats and a 210-litre boot are less practical.
- 2-year manufacturer warranty is shorter than the Good Cat's 5-year cover.
| 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 | Driver and 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 | — |
| 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 | — | 4 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 better for most buyers because it costs far less, has five seats and four doors, and quotes 400 km of range versus 402 km. Choose the MINI Electric for its stronger motor and quicker charging.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Electric costs RM84,088 more than the GWM Ora Good Cat: RM193,888 versus RM109,800.
Which one charges faster?
The MINI Electric charges faster on both inputs, supporting 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC. The GWM Ora Good Cat supports 6.6 kW AC and 60 kW DC, but adds 3.3 kW V2L capability.