BYD vs Ora · Hatchback
Dolphin vs GWM Ora 03: Chinese Hatchback Compared
BYD Dolphin (海豚) meets Ora Good Cat (欧拉好猫) — names, badges and powertrains side by side.
Side by side
| Dolphin | GWM Ora 03 | |
|---|---|---|
| China name | 海豚 · Hǎitún | 欧拉好猫 · Ōulā Hǎomāo |
| Domestic name | BYD Dolphin | Ora Good Cat |
| Overseas name(s) | Dolphin | GWM Ora 03 / Ora Funky Cat / Ora Good Cat |
| Brand | BYD | Ora (GWM) |
| Body type | hatchback | hatchback |
| Powertrain | EV | EV |
Names decoded
BYD Dolphin (海豚 · Hǎitún)
- Dolphin — global export
Name translates directly; sold as Dolphin worldwide.
Ora Good Cat (欧拉好猫 · Ōulā Hǎomāo)
- GWM Ora 03 — Europe, UK (from 2024)
- Ora Funky Cat — UK/Europe launch name (2022–2023)
- Ora Good Cat — Southeast Asia
Three names in three years: Good Cat → Funky Cat → Ora 03.
Which one fits you?
- Both are pure electric — the choice comes down to brand, badge and which name is sold in your market.
- The GWM Ora 03 goes by 3 export badges, the Dolphin by 1 — check which name your market uses before paperwork.
Local names & import rules by market
Dolphin
- 🇷🇸 Serbia — Dolphin
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine — Dolphin
- 🇦🇱 Albania — Dolphin
GWM Ora 03
- 🇷🇸 Serbia — GWM Ora 03
- 🇦🇱 Albania — GWM Ora 03
- 🇵🇱 Poland — GWM Ora 03
Frequently asked questions
Is the Dolphin the same car as the GWM Ora 03?
No. The Dolphin is BYD's hatchback (海豚, Hǎitún), while the GWM Ora 03 is Ora's hatchback (欧拉好猫, Ōulā Hǎomāo) — different cars from different brands, compared here because they target the same segment.
What are the Dolphin and GWM Ora 03 called in China?
In China the Dolphin is sold as the BYD Dolphin (海豚, Hǎitún), and the GWM Ora 03 as the Ora Good Cat (欧拉好猫, Ōulā Hǎomāo).
Which is electric — the Dolphin or the GWM Ora 03?
The Dolphin has a EV powertrain; the GWM Ora 03 has a EV powertrain. Both are hatchbacks.
Can't decide?
Ask us for a quote on either — FOB pricing, market rules and landed-cost estimates for the Dolphin or the GWM Ora 03 via AutoGlobal.