How does it compare?
When you pit the Ora Next Cat against other contenders within its class and price range, you notice a symphony of techno-wizardry and power that could electrify even the most skeptical petrolhead. Lets delve into the nuts and bolts with some worthy adversaries.
Range
The Ora Next Cat, with its 429 km (266 miles) range, sits comfortably in the goldilocks zone of daily commutes and weekend jaunts. Compare this to the BMW i4 which gallantly offers 483 km (300 miles), flaunting a tad more stamina for the range-obsessed. On the flip side, the Polestar 2 scurries in with a 407 km (253 miles) range, losing a bit of puff but still no slouch. Meanwhile, the Tesla Model 3 breezes in with an impressive 518 km (322 miles), it’s almost like cheating. However, the dinosaur-chased combustion engine whimpering in the corners can go home; the Ora Next Cat holds its electrifying ground.
Acceleration
Mashing the throttle in the Ora Next Cat catapults you from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in a snappy 4.3 seconds, no jet-engine but certainly a cheetah in a throng of gazelles. It gets rather unceremoniously sent to the middle of the pack by the Tesla Model 3 Performance which darts to 100 km/h in a blistering 3.3 seconds. The BMW i4 M50 also flexes its German brawn at 3.9 seconds. However, the Polestar 2 takes a moment longer at 4.7 seconds, though it’s not a glacial wait by any stretch.
Power
Narrowing in on horsepower, the Ora Next Cat puts forth a commendable 408 h.p. (304 kW), ensuring that it has serious punch when you want it. The BMW i4 M50, however, wont let you forget who’s boss with its 536 h.p. (400 kW). The Polestar 2 checks in at 408 h.p. (304 kW), level-pegging exactly with the Ora. But strolling down the boulevard, the Tesla Model 3 Performance takes a bow with an assertive 480 h.p. (358 kW).
Charging Time
Ora Next Cat’s electric heart can be charged from 10% to 80% in approximately 40 minutes using a fast charger, pleasingly quick for those who value time. Conversely, the Tesla Model 3 zaps up from nada to 80% in around 30 minutes, leaving hardly enough time to order a gourmet coffee. The charging choreography continues as the BMW i4 claims a similar 30-minute top-up tango. Meanwhile, the Polestar 2 falls somewhere in this VIA Dolorosa, taking between 30-40 minutes.
Price
Analysis of the price tags? The Ora Next Cat lures potential drivers at around $55,000, £44,000, €51,000. Stepping up to the Polestar 2 lands you around $59,900, £48,000, €55,000. Meanwhile, the BMW i4 M50 demands a stouter $66,000, £53,000, €60,000. Yet, when you glance over at the Tesla Model 3 Performance, you’re looking at circa $63,000, £50,000, €57,000.

