Avatr 12

The Avatr 12 (pronounced "one two" or "yao er", not "twelve") is a battery electric and extended range executive car produced by Avatr Technology, a joint venture between Changan Automobile and lithium-ion battery provider CATL.[1] It is the second vehicle under the Avatr brand.

Overview

In July 2023, Avatr Technology presented the second model in its range as part of the expansion of the range that so far consisted of only the 11. The 12 took the form of a flagship executive car combining the features of a sedan and a fastback in its proportions.[2][3] Like the 11, the styling design was created by former BMW designer Nader Faghihzadeh.[4]

The characteristic visual features of the 11 with massive proportions were transferred to a more slender silhouette, which retained round edges, double lighting with a "C" motif and narrow strips of rear lamps. The door handles were hidden, and the small rear window was integrated with the smoothly sloping glass of the low roof. The edge of the trunk lid is topped with an optionally hinged spoiler, which opens together with the window, as in liftbacks.[5] The car is also equipped with an optional camera system replacing traditional side mirrors. The wheels come in two sizes: 20 or 21 inches.[6]

The interior features a steering wheel with an oval shape, and the central 15.6-inch touchscreen of the multimedia system dominates the central console. One large horizontal screen across the entire width of the cockpit.[7]

Avatr 012

On 12 August 2024, Avatr showcased a limited edition of the 12 called the Avatr 012 and opened bookings the same day, after first teasing the special edition earlier that year on 20 May.[11] The model is codesigned by Avatr head designer Nader Faghihzadeh and Kim Jones, who was an artistic director at Dior and Fendi at the time. The exterior features custom 'liquid silver' paint, modified headlights, and 21-inch mirror-finished forged wheels. The interior uses the four-seater version with four-zone climate control, and features two-tone white vegetable-tanned Nappa leather and tan Alcantara upholstery, a geometric star design on the panoramic sunroof, special edition logos embossed in the headrests, and custom logo splash screen in the infotainment system. The steering wheel and B-pillar can have personalized engravings.[12][13]

It uses a dual-motor 402 kW Huawei DriveONE powertrain paired with a 93.4kWh CATL-supplied battery capable of 5C charging. It has a CLTC range rating of 650. km, 0–100. km/h acceleration time of 3.8 seconds, a top speed of 220. km/h, and it can charge from 30–80% in 10 minutes. Production is limited to 700 units globally, and the vehicle comes with a complimentary Dior tote bag.[14][15] The vehicle launched on 25 March 2025 at a significantly higher price of 700,000 yuan.[16][17]

Markets

The 12 was created for the domestic Chinese market, where its official debut took place in August 2023, and in early September, during IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich, the car was also presented to the European public.[18] The beginning of deliveries of the first units to buyers was scheduled for December of the same year, positioning the model as a premium product.[19][20] Sales began in China on 10 November 2023.

Powertrain

At launch, the 12 was available with two pure electric powertrain options, with motors are provided by Huawei. The base powertrain consists of one 313 hp motor powering the rear axle, which can be upgraded to a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with a total power of 578 hp. The battery packs are supplied by Avatr co-creator and co-shareholder of Avatr CATL, and the BEV versions all using 94.53 kWh NMC pack capable of 240 kW peak charging speeds, allowing for a 30–80% charging time of 20 minutes, providing a range of 700 and 650 km for the RWD and AWD variants, respectively.[23][1][24][25] For 2025, the 12 was upgraded with updated motors, with the rear-wheel drive variant now outputting 318 hp and CLTC range increasing by 55 km to 755 km, and all-wheel drive variants outputting 539 hp and a similar range increase to 705 km. For 2026, the rear axle powertrain was upgraded to a twin-motor setup of 251 kW motors for a total of 673 hp, while the all-wheel drive version adds a 210 kW front motor for a total of 955 hp and a claimed 0–100 km/h acceleration time of 2.9 seconds. The battery for all electric models has been updated to a 98.07 kWh NMC pack supplied by CATL, capable of 6C charging, a 560 kW peak charge rate, and allowing for a 30–80% charging time of 10 minutes.[8][9][10]

In 2025, a range extender powertrain option was added. It uses a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-four petrol engine provided by Changan with a peak power output of 154 hp, and is capable of contributing up to 110 kW when running. It is exclusively available with a 310 hp rear motor, and has a 39 kWh LFP pack capable of 240 kW peak charging speeds, allowing for a 30–80% charging time of 20 minutes, providing a CLTC electric range of 245 km, and a combined range of 1155 km. In 2025, the battery was upgraded to a 52 kWh LFP pack with a CLTC electric range of 356 km. In 2026, the motors were upgraded to a twin-motor setup of 200 kW motors for a total of 536 hp.[8][9][10]

Sales