The ORA Funky Cat and WEY Coffee 1 both received five stars on their safety tests, performing just as well as other chinese-made vehicles from companies such as Nio, Lynk & Co, and MG. During tests, the Funky Cat achieved 92 per cent in Adult Occupant Protection, 83 per cent in Child Occupant Protection, 74 per cent in Vulnerable Road Users testing, and 93 per cent for its Safety Assist. Meanwhile, the WEY Coffee 01 achieved 91 per cent in Adult Occupant, 87 per cent in Child Occupant, 79 per cent in Vulnerable Road Users, and 94 per cent in Safety Assist.
Euro NCAP Crash & Safety Tests of ORA Funky Cat 2022
Euro NCAP Crash & Safety Tests of WEY Coffee 01 2022
Euro NCAP's Secretary General, Michiel van Ratingen, says,
"We've seen good results from some Chinese manufacturers in the past, but also some very poor ones. This year, Euro NCAP will test more Chinese cars than it has ever done and Great Wall really sets the standard for others to follow"
The Ora Funky Cat made its European debut at the Munich Motor Show in 2021. It rivals the Volkswagen ID.3 and is based on Great Wall's new dedicated electric-vehicle platform. The car is powered by an electric motor mounted on the front axle, which develops 171 hp and 250 Nm of torque - enough for a 0-30 mph (48 km/h) time of 3.8 seconds according to the brand. Buyers will also be able to choose from either a 48 kWh or a 63 kWh battery, the larger of which offers a maximum claimed range of 261 miles (420 km). In the UK, prices start from £30,495 (after the government's £1500 EV grant) for the entry-level variant.
Ora Funky Cat
The Wey Coffee 01 is a premium plug-in hybrid SUV with 476 hp and 93 miles (150 km) of autonomy thanks to its 41.8 kWh battery. Wey Coffee 01 will enter the european market in the fall of 2022. According to preliminary data, prices in Germany will start from 50,000 euros.
Wey Coffee 01
What is Euro NCAP five-star rating?
Euro NCAP has created the five-star safety rating system to help consumers, their families and businesses compare vehicles more easily and to help them identify the safest choice for their needs. The number of stars reflects how well the car performs in Euro NCAP tests, but it is also influenced by what safety equipment the vehicle manufacturer is offering in each market. So a high number of stars shows not only that the test result was good, but also that safety equipment on the tested model is readily available to all consumers in Europe.
The star rating goes beyond the legal requirements and not all new vehicles need to undergo Euro NCAP tests. A car that just meets the minimum legal demands would not be eligible for any stars. This also means that a car which is rated poorly is not necessarily unsafe, but it is not as safe as its competitors that were rated better.
Source: Euro NCAP
