Avatr 12

The Avatr 12 (Chinese: 阿维塔12; pinyin: Ā wéi tǎ 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.

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]

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.^[8] 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.^[9][10]

It uses a dual-motor 402 kW (539 hp; 547 PS) Huawei DriveONE powertrain paired with a 93.4 kWh CATL-supplied battery capable of 5C charging. It has a CLTC range rating of 650 kilometres (404 mi), 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 3.8 seconds, a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph), 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.^[11][12] The vehicle launched on 25 March 2025 at a significantly higher price of 700,000 yuan.^[13][14]

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.^[15] 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.^[16][17] Sales began in China on 10 November 2023.

After partnering with the Alattiya dealer in August 2024, the Avatr 12 was launched in Qatar on 24 February 2025.^[18][19]

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 (233 kW; 317 PS) motor powering the rear axle, which can be upgraded to a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with a total power of 578 hp (431 kW; 586 PS). 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 (435 and 404 mi) for the RWD and AWD variants, respectively.^{[20][1][21][22]} For 2025, the 12 was upgraded with updated motors, with the rear-wheel drive variant now outputting 318 hp (237 kW; 322 PS) and CLTC range increasing by 55 km (34 mi) to 755 km (469 mi), and all-wheel drive variants outputting 539 hp (402 kW; 546 PS) and a similar range increase to 705 km (438 mi).

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 (115 kW; 156 PS), and is capable of contributing up to 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) when running. It is exclusively available with a 310 hp (231 kW; 314 PS) 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 (152 mi), and a combined range of 1,155 km (718 mi). For 2026, the battery was upgraded to a 52kWh LFP pack with a CLTC electric range of 356 km (221 mi).