Avatr, a subsidiary of Changan, has announced the launch of the 07L, a 5-seat electric SUV, at an event in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on August 8. The model enters China's competitive 250,000-to-300,000-yuan electric SUV segment, targeting family buyers competing against rivals like the Xiaomi YU7. Pricing starts at 249,900 yuan for the Max+ battery electric version and reaches 279,900 yuan for the Ultra tri-motor variant, featuring Huawei's advanced Qiankun ADS 5 system and a 896-channel roof-mounted LiDAR sensor — the highest-spec LiDAR currently available in mass-produced vehicles. Pre-sales began on July 17.
Key Highlights
🎯 Dimensions and Space: 4,910 mm in length, 1,980 mm in width, 1,650 mm in height, and a 2,990 mm wheelbase — 85 mm longer than the original 07 with a 50 mm extended wheelbase, providing additional rear-seat and cargo space.
⚡ Performance — Max+ Version: High-performance rear electric motor producing up to 305 kilowatts (409 hp), accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds.
🏁 Performance — Ultra Version: Tri-motor distributed all-wheel-drive system reducing 0-to-100-km/h acceleration to 3.7 seconds.
🔋 Battery and Range — Max+: CATL Shenxing 5C fast-charging battery with 89.33 kWh capacity and CLTC range of 725 kilometers.
🔋 Battery and Range — Ultra: CLTC range of 650 kilometers.
🛡️ Smart Driving Systems: 896-channel roof-mounted LiDAR sensor accurately detects objects 14 centimeters high from 120 meters away, the highest spec currently in mass-produced vehicles. Supports roaming cruise assist (RCA) function, enabling one-tap NCA assisted driving activation on any road without pre-setting a navigation route.
💰 Pricing: Max+ BEV: 249,900 yuan; Ultra tri-motor: 279,900 yuan.
💱 Approximate Conversion: 🇸🇦 ≈ 132,000 SAR · 🇦🇪 134,000 AED · 🇶🇦 134,000 QAR · 🇰🇼 11,500 KWD · 🇴🇲 14,000 OMR · 💵 35,000 USD
📅 Launch and Pre-sales: Official launch event on August 8 in Hangzhou; pre-sales began on July 17.
🏭 Previous Model Status: The original 07 will remain on sale with adjustments to its variant lineup, following its initial launch in September 2024 as Avatr's first model offering both BEV and EREV options.
