ORA’s New Electric SUV Teased: Lidar, Blade LFP Battery and Likely ORA 5 Moniker

2025/09/21
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ORA released teaser images of its upcoming electric SUV. The 4 471 mm-long, 2 720 mm-wheelbase model keeps the “Cat” family’s rounded design, adds roof-mounted lidar for advanced ADAS, pairs a 150 kW motor with Svolt LFP blade battery and right-front DC port. Optional two-tone paint and surround-view cameras are offered; the name “ORA 5” leads an ongoing public vote, with launch imminent.
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