At 03:47 "no blindspots to speak of either ... but you've got blindspot detection". I get what you mean, but it still sounds funny! 😂😂Love your road trips.
I test drove it yesterday! First time to drive an EV! Acceleration is like being catapulted by an elastic band. Good review and nice vibe between you guys.
I've had mine for 3 months and on the whole pleased with it, except the lane keep assist I find very intrusive, but can be switched off every time you use the car, but my main gripe is, NO rear wiper and in bad weather this is really needed, but this car is loaded with tech and tells me off for no reason when passing a car
That’s quite amusing - annoying yes, we really liked it, yes it’s amazing how Chinese manufacturers leave out rear wipers in general, thank you Michael
MG4 and Kia Niro and most evs have a homicidal lane assist function to make sure they get their NCAp I tossed a coin betwixt this and MG4 and went with MG4.
It's certainly 'different' 😊a bit gimmicky but different.! Colour combination suits the 🚗. It's an EV so not my cupoa tea but each to their own as i like to add . Great review thought planet auto 🚘 👍 👌
Great vlog guys , I’ve just got Renault Megane E tech , I would love for you to get one and do a road trip to see what you think , I believe it’s up there with the best in that sector
Never owned an electric car, but just seen the lease deal for this,, and it looks amazing for less than 200 a month. Just out of interest. I have to make a motorway journey once every 2 months. Driving around 60-65 on the motorway... distance is 110miles... I would assume even with music playing and heating on, the Plus version (not the pro) would manage to do it with no issues, right?
Yes, as long as your not flat to the floor all the way, bear in mind it will regen when it gets chance too, test drive one and return back to us with your verdict 😀
@@PlanetautoUK Yeah, I think I might have to. I just find it mind boggling that with all the tech that comes as standard, and with 2 wirecharging points *amazing... that it doesn't have Apple Carplay or Android Auto. Ah, I have tried and tried to find out how much the connectivity cost is after the initial 18 months with the car... no one, not even my local dealer, could tell me But yes, amazing offer for the price.
We had one for a 24 hour test. Liked the interior, unlike some others, there's plenty of space for rear seat passengers. However, downsides were no heated seats, no heated steering wheel and compared to the price in China and against competition, it's at least £15,000 over priced. For the same price, a better overall package is a used Tesla Model 3.
Interesting, we had heated and massaging seats as well as the heated steering wheel, prices massively vary however China variants are a different kettle of fish due to the UK regulations. Ours was a First Edition - thank you DJ
@@PlanetautoUK I've just had a mooch on their site, the First Edition Plus does indeed now feature heated seats and steering wheel. Those were definitely lacking at that price point in the first release. I was just also looking on AutoTrader though and a 2016 (I know older!) Model S with free supercharing for life and £0 VED going forward can be had for as low as £19,000. Other than insurance, no costs. I did like the Ora Cat though, funky it certainly is and definitely is more spacious inside than many larger cars which tend to have a lower rear roofline.
It’ll be interesting to see what a 2nd gen offers, the S is a fantastic car, we drove one in 2017 it retailed for over £120k at the time, that sounds a deal and a half DJ, keep us posted on what you decide.
@@PlanetautoUK I probably won't as we're only into a year of the current car which is a Model Y. I was just looking out of interest and yes it's a stunning proposition though for people doing long trips which would cost nothing. We had a Leaf on a 2 year lease as a "test" in 2015 to 2017 and it was pretty much a Leaf or a Model S at that time and that was far beyond reach and calculating how many miles to make it worth it just didn't produce any sensible result. Now though? very different.
@djtaylorutube it’s amazing how much it’s changed, if you’ve got charging covered and you frequently motorway drive you’re sorted - we drove the latest leaf, fun car and il be sad to see it replaced as some type of an SUV variant, cars generally are fading out bar a few - the BYD Seal now have a look at that, we drove it last week what a car. 😀
@@PlanetautoUK the indicators are so low down that some people in high up cars my miss them. It freaks me out a little. The break lights not being in a traditional place my through other drivers off also :/
1. Too many functions are unnecessarily entrusted to touchscreens. I wonder how many people have to die on the road before automakers realize that touchscreens are distracting and dangerous. 2. Windows controlled by voice commands? Seriously? How do I ask Laura to pick my nose? 3. Those thick A pillars significantly reduce visibility and the driver can miss a pedestrian walking on the side. I have the same problem in my Chevrolet Bolt EV. 4. Can't say I like the Big Brother's eye watching me from the A pillar. Is this feature built in all Cats or can a more democratic version be ordered? 5. As far as I can see, the Funky Cat has no rear wiper. What an aristocratic whim. Why not get rid of one of the headlights? 6. A sunroof would be a nice addition to the already exquisite interior. 7. Otherwise, the car does look like a funky cat. 😀
Exhaustive somewhat… a little humour, wipers do lack on newer vehicles regardless of designation, voice commands and gesture handy and not mandatory 😎 a pillar the battle between safety and safety, cameras are more and more common, I think it’s in all. Touchscreens need basic functionality a rotary and few proper buttons. Sadly it’s now 03 not FC 🙂↕️ thank you for your interesting and entertaining comment, Hank wally wassis 😎
@PlanetautoUK of course I do. Watched a review on PlanetEV and got one. Our remaining petrol will be replaced with a second hand ze50 but I'm not going to pretend to myself that it's as good as a brand new Ora.
My thoughts exactly. £30k is not cheap imho. Combination of inflation, UK taxes and greed. China price is better of course, the manufacturer is making less on these cars than our lazy corrupt gov ..
At 03:47 "no blindspots to speak of either ... but you've got blindspot detection". I get what you mean, but it still sounds funny! 😂😂Love your road trips.
There’s nothing like overly stating the obvious 🫠😆thank you Toofless
Love the styling of the seats!
Yes they’re funky and sporty 😀
Love how your choice of clothing matches the ORA interior.
If at all possible on a vid il try and colour code at least one item, thank you Szymek
I test drove it yesterday! First time to drive an EV! Acceleration is like being catapulted by an elastic band. Good review and nice vibe between you guys.
Excellent and thank you Jeroen, that’s 18 years together for you 😊
@@PlanetautoUK Well done!
Thank you ☺️
I've had mine for 3 months and on the whole pleased with it, except the lane keep assist I find very intrusive, but can be switched off every time you use the car, but my main gripe is, NO rear wiper and in bad weather this is really needed, but this car is loaded with tech and tells me off for no reason when passing a car
That’s quite amusing - annoying yes, we really liked it, yes it’s amazing how Chinese manufacturers leave out rear wipers in general, thank you Michael
MG4 and Kia Niro and most evs have a homicidal lane assist function to make sure they get their NCAp
I tossed a coin betwixt this and MG4 and went with MG4.
Oh and no rear wiper on this MG either and tbh I miss it.
@MUFC1933 that’s it ADAS has to be virtually autopilot to not end up with NCAP 3 - they’re all a much of a muchness
@@PlanetautoUK yeh which one didn’t get its rating the other day I forget? An EV
It’s booming here in Mexico I see them everywhere
That’s nice to hear, thank you Alberto
It's certainly 'different' 😊a bit gimmicky but different.! Colour combination suits the 🚗. It's an EV so not my cupoa tea but each to their own as i like to add . Great review thought planet auto 🚘 👍 👌
I found it to be hella cute, and the name had me from the get-go! (I am a crazy cat lady though, lol) Thanks, David - glad you enjoyed it *A
@@PlanetautoUK well crazy cat lady you sound just like my mum used to be ! 🐈🐈⬛😂
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Great review.
Thank you Stephen 😀
Great vlog guys , I’ve just got Renault Megane E tech , I would love for you to get one and do a road trip to see what you think , I believe it’s up there with the best in that sector
Very nice, that’s on our list for next year Neville - enjoy and keep us posted on your adventures
Interesting that you can now lease these for £125pm and in stock . Is the name / quality or design that's putting people off?
It’s what’s happening currently, EV’s aren’t thriving like they used to, 8k off the Honda EV
£125 sounds great! What's the deposit?
Do you think Standard Range(LFP) will be enough also? Or Extended Range(NCM) is much better?
Hello, it depends on what you plan to use it for, firstly which country are you in?
Love your AI generated interloper there, giving some useful tidbits .
Yes the cars ai companion is crazy
Never owned an electric car, but just seen the lease deal for this,, and it looks amazing for less than 200 a month. Just out of interest. I have to make a motorway journey once every 2 months. Driving around 60-65 on the motorway... distance is 110miles... I would assume even with music playing and heating on, the Plus version (not the pro) would manage to do it with no issues, right?
Yes, as long as your not flat to the floor all the way, bear in mind it will regen when it gets chance too, test drive one and return back to us with your verdict 😀
@@PlanetautoUK Yeah, I think I might have to. I just find it mind boggling that with all the tech that comes as standard, and with 2 wirecharging points *amazing... that it doesn't have Apple Carplay or Android Auto. Ah, I have tried and tried to find out how much the connectivity cost is after the initial 18 months with the car... no one, not even my local dealer, could tell me
But yes, amazing offer for the price.
@PaulUrmston yes, vehicles are having to add things you’d usually pay extra for, price of cars etc keep us posted
We had one for a 24 hour test. Liked the interior, unlike some others, there's plenty of space for rear seat passengers.
However, downsides were no heated seats, no heated steering wheel and compared to the price in China and against competition, it's at least £15,000 over priced. For the same price, a better overall package is a used Tesla Model 3.
Interesting, we had heated and massaging seats as well as the heated steering wheel, prices massively vary however China variants are a different kettle of fish due to the UK regulations. Ours was a First Edition - thank you DJ
@@PlanetautoUK I've just had a mooch on their site, the First Edition Plus does indeed now feature heated seats and steering wheel. Those were definitely lacking at that price point in the first release.
I was just also looking on AutoTrader though and a 2016 (I know older!) Model S with free supercharing for life and £0 VED going forward can be had for as low as £19,000. Other than insurance, no costs.
I did like the Ora Cat though, funky it certainly is and definitely is more spacious inside than many larger cars which tend to have a lower rear roofline.
It’ll be interesting to see what a 2nd gen offers, the S is a fantastic car, we drove one in 2017 it retailed for over £120k at the time, that sounds a deal and a half DJ, keep us posted on what you decide.
@@PlanetautoUK I probably won't as we're only into a year of the current car which is a Model Y. I was just looking out of interest and yes it's a stunning proposition though for people doing long trips which would cost nothing.
We had a Leaf on a 2 year lease as a "test" in 2015 to 2017 and it was pretty much a Leaf or a Model S at that time and that was far beyond reach and calculating how many miles to make it worth it just didn't produce any sensible result. Now though? very different.
@djtaylorutube it’s amazing how much it’s changed, if you’ve got charging covered and you frequently motorway drive you’re sorted - we drove the latest leaf, fun car and il be sad to see it replaced as some type of an SUV variant, cars generally are fading out bar a few - the BYD Seal now have a look at that, we drove it last week what a car. 😀
Currently £173.51 on a 3yr pch.....and EV haters claim that EV's are unaffordable!
Yes, EV manufacturers are now generally trying to make their models as affordable as possible.
I love this car, but after test driving it I cannot get over the stupid light design on the back and the lack of rear windscreen wiper!
I like the light design, but the rear wiper it’s amazing how many manufacturers omit a rear wiper, thank you The Ducky
@@PlanetautoUK the indicators are so low down that some people in high up cars my miss them. It freaks me out a little. The break lights not being in a traditional place my through other drivers off also :/
1. Too many functions are unnecessarily entrusted to touchscreens. I wonder how many people have to die on the road before automakers realize that touchscreens are distracting and dangerous.
2. Windows controlled by voice commands? Seriously? How do I ask Laura to pick my nose?
3. Those thick A pillars significantly reduce visibility and the driver can miss a pedestrian walking on the side. I have the same problem in my Chevrolet Bolt EV.
4. Can't say I like the Big Brother's eye watching me from the A pillar. Is this feature built in all Cats or can a more democratic version be ordered?
5. As far as I can see, the Funky Cat has no rear wiper. What an aristocratic whim. Why not get rid of one of the headlights?
6. A sunroof would be a nice addition to the already exquisite interior.
7. Otherwise, the car does look like a funky cat. 😀
Exhaustive somewhat… a little humour, wipers do lack on newer vehicles regardless of designation, voice commands and gesture handy and not mandatory 😎 a pillar the battle between safety and safety, cameras are more and more common, I think it’s in all. Touchscreens need basic functionality a rotary and few proper buttons. Sadly it’s now 03 not FC 🙂↕️ thank you for your interesting and entertaining comment, Hank wally wassis 😎
Is the person next to you a human or is it AI?
As far as I know my wife is a human, well she was when I married her, why do you ask pick n mix food?
MG4 still head and shoulders better value in my view.
It’s something different and we enjoyed the experience Devon 😊
Love the MG4 but you try the latest revision of the Ora Cat.
That’s coming sometime early this year as well a Seal road trip David.
@@PlanetautoUK you must be doing well to get a seal.
Your having a laugh at £30.000 Better off with a used Renault ZE50, about time the EV builders get a £ 20.000 car available
This is completely different, experience one and see what it offers, then come back to us Janet, it surprises.
ZE50 just isn't better at all. 😂
Do you have an ev David?
@PlanetautoUK of course I do. Watched a review on PlanetEV and got one. Our remaining petrol will be replaced with a second hand ze50 but I'm not going to pretend to myself that it's as good as a brand new Ora.
@davidspencer7254 it’s not mandatory ya know, we only own petrol motors but we do have a charger and do love an EV - I’d like to drive a Twizy 😀
30k is a joke! This is why these cars are worth half in two years
30k is a comparative price, if it offered less, was poky etc we’d agree but it isn’t and doesn’t.
I think you're wrong about that... In 2 years petrol cars are going to seem rather "clunky" - old fashioned rattle buckets....
Both will still have their audience, we see merit in both Alex especially commercials.
My thoughts exactly.
£30k is not cheap imho.
Combination of inflation, UK taxes and greed.
China price is better of course, the manufacturer is making less on these cars than our lazy corrupt gov ..