Avatr, the premium EV model collectively developed by Changan, CATL, and Huawei, has formally launched its fourth manufacturing mannequin—the Avatr 06 midsize sedan. With an introductory value beginning at 191,900 yuan (roughly 26,300 USD), the automobile presents each BEV and extended-range electrical (EREV) variants, marking Avatr’s strategic entry into the aggressive 200,000-yuan section.
Powertrain and Battery Specs
The pure electrical Avatr 06 options CATL-sourced lithium-iron-phosphate battery know-how, with 72.88 kWh capability. The only-motor rear-wheel drive variant delivers 252 kW of energy and achieves 650 km of CLTC-rated vary, whereas the dual-motor all-wheel-drive model provides a 188 kW entrance motor for a mixed 440 kW output, with a spread barely diminished to 600 km. Each configurations profit from 800V ultra-fast charging structure.
The EREV mannequin combines a 231 kW electrical motor with a 115 kW 1.5-litre turbocharged vary extender for drivers searching for prolonged vary functionality. Its 31.7 kWh battery offers 170 km of pure electrical driving earlier than the gasoline engine prompts.
Dimensions and Exterior Design
The Avatr 06 measures 4,855 mm in size, 1,960 mm in width, and 1,450 mm in top with a 2,940 mm wheelbase. It adopts the model’s 2.0 design language. Patrons can select from six exterior colours, whereas the modern profile incorporates distinctive parts like elective digital facet mirrors with 6.7-inch show screens and flush-mounted door handles.
Inside and Know-how
The Avatr 06 introduces a “cell wellness sanctuary” idea, that includes a cabin wrapped in 7 sq. meters of premium soft-touch supplies. Patrons can go for a purple inside color scheme. The entrance seats incorporate zero-gravity know-how with 16-point therapeutic massage performance, whereas a state-of-the-art 25-speaker Meridian audio system delivers 7.1.4 encompass sound with a 2,016-watt output. It has the newest HarmonyOS infotainment system. The cabin additionally incorporates smart-powered doorways with impediment detection and a streaming digital rearview mirror as normal gear.
The automobile’s superior driver help techniques embody 192-line Lidar and 27 notion gadgets, all powered by Huawei’s ADS 3.0 autonomous driving platform.
As Avatr prepares for a possible 2026 Hong Kong IPO, the 06 represents a vital quantity mannequin for the model. Its aggressive pricing, twin powertrain choices, and Huawei’s superior autonomous driving know-how place it as a robust contender towards established gamers just like the Tesla Mannequin 3 and Zeekr 007.
Take a look at this week’s Sunday China Drive, the place we examined the Avatr 06.
