New ORA Funky Cat review: The small EV to beat? – DrivingElectric

To read our full review of the ORA Funky Cat, head to drivingelectric.com/reviews To watch our latest video, click here:    / @drivingelectric   Meet the brand-new ORA Funky Cat, and before you ask, yes, that really is its name. It’s the first electric car from the recently established Chinese brand, and a quirky alternative to hatchbacks like the Volkswagen ID.3, and smaller city-focused EVs such as the Fiat 500 and MINI Electric. But can this peculiar-looking kitten hold its own against its proven competitors? Editor Richard Ingram took it for a spin to find out… Chapters: 00:00 - Funky Cat? Are you serious? 00:46 - Safety and equipment 01:06 - Interior quality and infotainment 02:06 - Range, battery and charging 02:42 - Ride comfort and handling 04:10 - Boot space and practicality 05:16 - Final thoughts SUBSCRIBE to DrivingElectric to make sure you never miss a video:    / @drivingelectric   Rival reviews Fiat 500: https://www.drivingelectric.com/fiat/500 MG4 EV: https://www.drivingelectric.com/mg/4 MINI Electric: https://www.drivingelectric.com/mini/... Volkswagen ID.3: https://www.drivingelectric.com/volks... Best cars to buy Best small electric cars: https://www.drivingelectric.com/best-... Best electric cars: https://www.drivingelectric.com/best-... Cheapest electric cars: https://www.drivingelectric.com/best-... www.drivingelectric.com Follow us: twitter.com/DrivingEVs facebook.com/DrivingElectricCars Instagram.com/drivingelectriccars If you’re choosing an electric, hybrid or plug-in hybrid car, DrivingElectric is here to help you every step of the way. DrivingElectric celebrates the most efficient cars money can buy, giving you the clear and concise facts you need to help you go electric. We deliver our car reviews, advice and news in the simplest way possible, avoiding jargon and focusing on the facts. And unlike other websites, we’ll tell you if an electric, hybrid or plug-in hybrid car isn’t for you – and point you in the direction of the very best alternatives. Electric car reviews We cut through the myths you might find elsewhere to ensure our car reviews deliver the information that matters. From range and charging times to running costs and practicality, our in-depth reviews leave no stone unturned, covering every model available to buy new in the UK today. Electric car advice New to the world of electric – and electrified – cars? We’ll explain everything about them, from how to charge your electric car's battery and choosing the right home-charging system, right through to helping you generate your own energy through solar panels. Best electric cars Need a quick, decisive view of the best cars out there? Our wide range of Best Car features can help. By analysing thousands of questions posed by real car buyers through leading search engines, we’re able to answer the most vital questions: what are the best cars out there?