Avatr, the EV joint venture of Changan Automobile, Huawei, and CATL, has launched the five-seat 07L sport utility vehicle to drive sales growth in China's competitive electric vehicle market. The model is offered in three trim levels with base prices of 229,900, 249,900, and 279,900 yuan respectively, backed by limited-time promotional pricing of 219,900, 239,900, and 269,900 yuan. The new entry-level Elite variant reduces starting price by 20,000 yuan compared to pre-sales that began July 17. The 07L combines spacious proportions with a real-world range of up to 725 kilometers (CLTC standard) and ultra-fast battery charging that reaches 80% state of charge in just 20 minutes on the 800-volt platform, positioning it as a direct competitor to the Xiaomi YU7 in the 250,000–300,000 yuan market segment.
Key Points
💰 Pricing and Variants: Elite at 229,900 yuan (promotional 219,900), Max+ at 249,900 yuan (promotional 239,900), Ultra at 279,900 yuan (promotional 269,900).
💱 Approximate Conversions: 🇸🇦 ≈ 121,500 SAR · 🇦🇪 121,500 AED · 🇶🇦 121,500 QAR · 🇰🇼 9,900 KWD · 🇴🇲 12,450 OMR · 💵 32,380$
🎯 Dimensions and Design: Length 4,910 mm, width 1,980 mm, height 1,650 mm (Ultra 1,670 mm), wheelbase 2,990 mm. An 85 mm length increase and 50 mm wheelbase extension over the original 07. Front frunk capacity 100 liters, rear trunk 735 liters expandable to 1,645 liters with rear seats folded.
🏁 Performance: Elite and Max+ variants feature a single rear motor producing 305 kilowatts (409 hp), accelerating 0–100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. The Ultra variant features a tri-motor all-wheel-drive setup with combined output of 712 kilowatts and peak torque of 996 Nm, achieving 0–100 km/h in 3.7 seconds.
🔋 Battery and Range: Standard CATL Shenxing battery of 89.33 kWh (5C technology) across all trims. CLTC range: 725 km (Elite and Max+), 650 km (Ultra).
⚡ Fast Charging: 800-volt silicon carbide platform enables 0–80% charge in 20 minutes and 30–80% in under 10 minutes.
🛡️ Autonomous Driving Tech: All variants come standard with Huawei Qiankun ADS 5. Elite receives the ADS Pro enhanced version with in-cabin LiDAR. Max+ and Ultra feature the premium ADS Max with roof-mounted 896-channel LiDAR (the highest-spec LiDAR in mass production), capable of detecting objects 14 cm tall from 120 meters away. Includes support for RCA roaming cruise assist, allowing navigation-free activation. Parking-spot-to-parking-spot assist available as option on Max+ and Ultra only.
💾 Cabin and Comfort: 15.6-inch central touchscreen and 35.4-inch 4K panoramic display. Zero-gravity front passenger seat with dual 120-degree semi-reclining positions. Smart closed-chamber air suspension and CDC dampers standard on Max+ and Ultra only.
🏭 Market Position: The 07L enters the fiercely competitive 250,000–300,000 yuan all-electric SUV segment, directly rivaling the Xiaomi YU7. Avatr sold 35,250 vehicles over the first seven months of 2026 (approximately 5,040 per month) and is counting on the 07L to accelerate growth. The original 07 will remain on sale following a lineup adjustment, with an extended-range (EREV) version of the 07L to follow later.
