Avatr 12

Overview

Avatr 12

manufacturer	Avatr Technology
production	2023–present
assembly	China: Chongqing
designer	Nader Faghihzadeh Nicolas Guille Benoit Cauet
class	Executive car (E)
body style	4-door sedan
layout	Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
platform	CHN platform
related	Avatr 11
engine	Petrol range extender: 1.5 L JL469ZQ1 turbo I4
motor	Permanent magnet synchronous (rear), AC induction (front)
powerout	313-955 hp
battery	39.05 kWh LFP CATL 52.01 kWh LFP CATL 94.53 kWh NMC CATL 98.07 kWh NMC CATL
transmission	1-speed direct-drive
drivetrain	Range extender series plug-in hybrid (Kunlun EREV)
wheelbase	3020 mm
length	5020 mm
width	1999 mm
height	1450-1460 mm
weight	2205-2430 kg
electric range	201-266 km (EREV, WLTP) 245-356 km (EREV, CLTC) 650-755 km (EV, CLTC)
range	1155-1270 km (EREV)

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

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]

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