Car Buyer's Guide

GWM Ora Good Cat vs MINI Electric

GWM Ora Good Cat

GWM Ora Good Cat

MINI Electric

MINI Electric

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.

The Electric Cooper SE JCW (RM218,888) sits above every Ora Good Cat variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.

Ora Good Cat

Pick the GWM Ora Good Cat if you want five-seat practicality, V2L and almost the same claimed range for RM84,088 less.

Electric

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.

What the Ora Good Cat has over the Electric

Child Safety LockFront FoglampsSunroofSun ShadeAuto Parking

What the Electric has over the Ora Good Cat

Wing Mirror Turn IndicatorsBluetoothHead-up Display

Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.

The Ora Good Cat's wheelbase is 124 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The Ora Good Cat is 69 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Ora Good Cat: 250 litres against 210.

Ora Good Cat 4,235 × 1,825 × 1,596 mm · wheelbase 2,650 mmElectric 3,858 × 1,756 × 1,460 mm · wheelbase 2,526 mm
1,5964,235 mmWheelbase 2,650 mm1,4603,858 mmWheelbase 2,526 mm

Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.

Price & overview
PriceRM109,800✓RM193,888
Body typeHatchbackHatchback
SegmentB-SegmentB-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM80✓RM200
Monthly instalment (est.)RM1,120/mo✓RM1,980/mo
Insurance / year (est.)RM3,103✓RM5,289
Electricity / year (est.)RM1,282RM1,198✓
Energy cost / 100 km (est.)RM6.41RM5.99✓
5-year running costs (est.)RM22,322✓RM33,435
Charging (estimated)
AC charge 0–100% (est.)8.7 hours4.9 hours✓
DC charge 10–80% (est.)65 min40 min✓
Powertrain
Engine Tech400V architecture400V architecture
FuelElectricElectric
Number of Motors11
Motor Horsepower143 hp215 hp✓
Motor Torque210 Nm330 Nm✓
Battery Capacity57.7 kWh✓54.2 kWh
EV Range400 km402 km✓
Charging Rate (AC)6.6 kW11 kW✓
Charging Rate (DC)60 kW95 kW✓
V2L3.3 kW—
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h—6.7 seconds
Top Speed150 km/h170 km/h✓
Dimensions
Length4,235 mm3,858 mm
Width1,825 mm1,756 mm
Height1,596 mm1,460 mm
Wheelbase2,650 mm2,526 mm
Weight1,510 kg1,605 kg
Doors43
Seats54
Boot Space250 litres✓210 litres
Front Tyre215/50R18225/40R18
Rear Tyre215/50R18225/40R18
Spare TyreTyre Repair Kit—
Factory TyresGitiComfort 225 V1Maxxis Premitra 5
Chassis
AssemblyThailand (CBU)China (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionTorsion BeamMulti-link
Front Wheels18" Alloy18" Night Flash Alloys
Rear Wheels18" Alloy18" Night Flash Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist)
Safety
Airbags6 (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 LockManual for Rear Doors—
Seat Belts54 Three-point belts
Blind Spot Info System✓✓
ISOFIXAvailable on Two Outer Rear SeatsAvailable on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionWarning Only
Collision Warning✓✓
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFor Front Seats
Safety NotesRear Collision Waring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping, Door Open Warning—
Lighting
HeadlampsLEDAdaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist
TaillampsLEDFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights✓✓
Front Foglamps✓—
Rear Foglamps✓✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators—✓
Cabin
Front Seats6-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat with Memory and Massage Functions, 4-way Manual Adjustable Passenger SeatPowered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control with PM2.5 filterDual-zone Automatic Climate
SunroofPanoramic—
Power Sockets2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear, 1 USB for Dashcam1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights and Ambient Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Rear Armrest2 Front, 1 Rear
Sun ShadeYes—
Audio10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti PinchTwo Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Flip Switch
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps✓✓
Auto Wipers✓✓
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlActive Cruise Control
Steering Audio Control✓✓
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic✓✓
Boot OperationPowered BootManual Operation
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors6 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree CameraYes, with 360-degree View Monitor
Auto ParkingYes—
Folding Wing Mirrors✓✓
Bluetooth—✓
Navigation✓✓
Head-up Display—✓
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Convenience NotesLane Change Assist—
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 kmUnlimited✓
Warranty Mileage Extended—Unlimited
Warranty Manufacturer5 years✓2 years
Warranty Extended—2 years
Warranty Notes8-year/180,000-km High Voltage Battery Warranty8-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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.

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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.

How long does charging take?

The Ora Good Cat's 57.7 kWh battery takes about 8.7 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 65 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 60 kW peak. The Electric's 54.2 kWh battery takes about 4.9 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 40 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 95 kW peak.

Which has the better warranty?

The Ora Good Cat carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 2 years for the Electric. Ora Good Cat: 8-year/180,000-km High Voltage Battery Warranty. Electric: 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty, Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years.

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