Slightly old news, in April GWM announced that the Funky Cat (now known as the Ora 03) is being phased out of UK dealerships after four years. This means that GWM have stopped selling the Ora Funky Cat in the UK Essentially the reason was that it did not sell. In the first three months of 2026 they sold just 26 cars.
I did like the quirky look of the Ora Funky Cat, but that quirkiness obviously did not appeal. I was always thinking about replacing the Funky Cat with the ORA 07. However, that model never made it to the UK market.
My lease for the Funky Cat is ending at the end of July. I was given the option to extend the lease or even purchase the car. I did think about it, however with the dealerships disappearing, and stories about issues with spare parts not being available, the decision was almost made for me.