Is the Avatr 12 a good technology-forward EV?
Updated 2026-05-186 min read
Avatr is the Changan-CATL-Huawei three-way JV. The 12 is its 5-seat coupe-sedan flagship.
01
What makes it special
CATL Qilin battery, 90 or 116.8 kWh. Up to 700 km CLTC.
Huawei DriveOne electric drive: 425 kW dual-motor, 3.9s 0–100.
Huawei ADS 3.0 with 3 LiDAR.
02
Design
Coupe-sedan silhouette, no visible door handles, frameless windows.
Interior uses recycled Ultrasuede and real aluminium.
03
Weaknesses
Rear seat headroom limited by coupe roofline.
Software is Harmony OS in China; export markets may get Android Automotive.
Key takeaways
- 01Best expression of the CATL-Huawei-Changan alliance.
- 023-LiDAR sensor stack is aggressive.
- 03Coupe roofline compromises rear headroom.
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