Published on December 26th, 2022 | by Subhash Nair
0Ora Good Cat Ultra 500 Vs BYD Atto 3 Extended Range
Two Chinese Electric Vehicles landed in Malaysia this year. Which is better on paper, the Ora Good Cat or the BYD Atto 3?
In the last quarter of 2022, two Chinese car brands set up operation in Malaysia and launched an electric vehicle each. Thanks to favourable taxation set up by the previous administration, Malaysians can choose between the Ora Good Cat and the BYD Atto 3 at reasonable prices. We decided to compare their top variants spec-for-spec.
Price
While the Ora Good Cat has a lower starting price, we’re comparing only the top variants and the Atto 3 is RM2,000 cheaper in this comparison.
Ora Good Cat Ultra 500 – RM169,800
BYD Atto 3 Extended Range – RM167,800
Performance
In terms of performance, the top spec Atto 3 has the Good Cat beat in raw performance and charging speed. It also has more sophisticated rear suspension. The Good Cat has a slightly larger battery with slightly more range.
Ora Good Cat 500 Ultra | BYD Atto 3 Extended Range | |
Motor | Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (FWD) | Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (FWD) |
Horsepower | 143 PS | 204 PS |
Torque | 210 | 310 |
Acceleration (0-100km/h) | 7.9s | 7.3s |
Top Speed | 152km/h | 160km/h |
Battery Type | Ternary Lithium | Blade Battery (Lithium Iron Phosphate) |
Battery Capacity | 63.139 | 60.5 |
Range | 500 km | 480 km |
AC Charging (0-100%) | 10 hours (6.6 kW max) | 9.5 hours (7 kW max) |
DC Charging (0-80%) | 60 minutes (60 kW max) | 45 minutes (80 kW max) |
Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-Link |
Equipment
Honestly, both of these vehicles are pretty well equipped, but there are some differences even with the common equipment.
Both vehicles come with:
- 18″ alloy wheels
- 100% LED lighting with adaptive headlights. The Ora Good Cat comes with a welcome light feature.
- Dual tone interior with 100% synthetic leather upholstery
- The Ora Good Cat is colour coordinated with the exterior (Beige/Brown or Green/Grey)
- The BYD Atto 3 is Eclipse Blue/Hazy Grey
- Front and Rear Parking Sensors
- The Ora Good Cat gets 6 in front, 6 in the rear
- The BYD Atto 3 gets 2 in front, 4 in the rear
- 360-degree parking camera
- Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold
- PM 2.5 air filter
- Wireless Charger
- Panoramic sunroof
There are a few unique features to each of these vehicles.
Ora Good Cat Features
- Driver Massage Seat
- Driver Seat Welcome Feature
- Rotary shift knob
BYD Atto 3 Features
- Vehicle-to-Load mobile power supply function
- Powered tailgate
- 4-way power adjustable front passenger seat
- Portable Card Key
Safety
In terms of safety, here’s where the Ora Good Cat seems to have some advantages with its Advanced Driver Assist Systems. That being said, the BYD Atto 3 has an additional airbag and Hill Descent Control.
*AMENDED* 28/12/22
We could not find technical information on Lane Keeping Assists on the BYD ATTO 3 from their official website. Our readers have updated us, the car does feature Lane Support System, and we have updated the table below with those features.
Ora Good Cat | BYD Atto 3 | |
Front Passenger & Driver Airbags | ✓ | ✓ |
Front Side Airbags | ✓ | ✓ |
Curtain Airbags | ✓ | ✓ |
Driver Far Side Airbag | ✓ | |
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | ✓ | ✓ |
Anti-Lock Braking System | ✓ | ✓ |
Electronic Stability Program | ✓ | ✓ |
Traction Control System | ✓ | ✓ |
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | ✓ | ✓ |
Hill Descent Control | ✓ | |
Automatic Emergency Braking System | ✓ | ✓ |
Front Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
Rear Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
Blind Spot Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
Rear Cross Traffic Alert | ✓ | |
Rear Cross Traffic Braking | ✓ | |
Door Open Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
Lane Departure Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
Lane Keep Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
Lane Centering Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
Emergency Lane Keeping | ✓ | ✓ |
It’s also worth noting that both vehicles have undergone Euro NCAP testing. Both vehicles scored 5 stars, but the Ora Good Cat (marketed as the Funky Cat in Europe) scored better in Adult Occupant (92% vs 91%), Vulnerable Road User (74% vs 69%) and Safety Assist (93% vs 74%) categories. The BYD Atto 3 scored better in the Child Occupant category (89% vs 83%).
Infotainment and Displays
In this category, the Ora Good Cat’s biggest advantage is the driver’s display is larger at 7″. In every other way, the BYD Atto 3 has got the upper hand.
Ora Good Cat | BYD Atto 3 | |
Driver Display | 7″ | 5″ |
Infotainment | 10.25″ | 12.8″ Rotating Screen |
Connectivity | Apple Carplay, Android Auto, Bluetooth | Apple Carplay, Android Auto (wireless in Q2 2023), Bluetooth |
Speakers | 6 Speakers | 8 Speakers, Dirac HD Sound |
Dimensions
In terms of dimensions, the BYD Atto 3 is clearly a larger and heavier vehicle.
Ora Good Cat 500 Ultra | BYD Atto 3 Extended Range | |
Length (mm) | 4235 | 4455 |
Width (mm) | 1825 | 1875 |
Height (mm) | 1596 | 1615 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 2650 | 2720 |
Ground Clearance (mm) | 145 | 175 |
Weight (kg) | 1510 | 1750 |
Boot Space (litres) | 228 – 858 | 440 – 1340 |