2023 CHANGAN AVATR

Avatr 2023 is an all-electric mid-size SUV-coupe that stands on the EP1 platform. Changan, CATL and Huawei jointly developed its smart platform called CHN. The 11’s exact dimensions are 4880/1970/1601 mm with a wheelbase of 2975 mm. In terms of size, it is close to the Voyah Free and the NIO EC6. The Avatr 11 gets a 4- and 5-seat layout. It is a joint project between Changan New Energy, CATL, and Huawei. The 11 got 578 hp, 680 km of CLTC range, and a starting price of 349,900 RMB (51,800 USD). In 2018, Avatr was launched as a joint venture between Changan and NIO. Later, NIO withdrew from the JV. CATL replaced NIO as the second biggest shareholder.
Right now, Changan holds 40.99% of shares, and CATL owns 17.1%. We should underline that Huawei has no shares in Avatr. It only takes care of Avatr cars’ hardware and software for intelligent driving, connectivity, and infotainment. Huawei also supplies electric motors and some other parts. Recently, Avatr announced it will cooperate with U.K. oil giant BP to create a fast-charging network in China. All in all, Avatr develops rapidly.