Avatr 06Owner's Guide · Avatr

06 Complete Guide

Luxury sports sedan — Avatr's first sedan with Kunlun range-extender, Huawei ADS 3.0, and HarmonyOS 4.0. Most affordable in REEV sedan segment.

🔋⛽ Range-Extended EV16 commands8 apps6 Gulf tips4 quick tasks8 hacks3 quiz questionsSome estimatesModel-year reference 2025Reviewed 22 May 202613 min read

Overview

Younger sedan buyers wanting luxury at a lower price than the 12 — or preferring sedan over SUV. Rival to BMW i4 and Polestar 2.

  • Kunlun REEV: ~180 km EV + ~870 km petrol = ~1,050 km
  • Huawei Qiankun ADS 3.0 + HarmonyOS 4.0
  • Long sedan (4,855 mm) with 2,940 mm wheelbase — premium rear space
  • CATL LFP battery — thermal safety for Gulf summer
  • Starts at ~$28,750 in China — cheapest in the Avatr lineup

Watch the car

A quick EV Gulf promo built from verified car photography, plus any available official footage—all playable on-site and ready to share.

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Watch the Avatr 06

1 OEM video + an EV Gulf spec film

Avatr 06 2025
A car worth knowing

Avatr 06 2025

Range1,190 kmBattery31.7 kWhPower310 HP0–1006.6 s
EV Gulf

Charging

Home · AC
7 kW
~5h full charge

~31 kWh REEV battery fills in ~5 h on a 7 kW box.

Connector: Type 2
Fast · DC
100 kW
10–80% in 22 min

100 kW peak on the small battery — 10→80% in 22 min.

400V · Connector: CCS2
Cost per charge
≈ 0.78 SAR
home, 0–100%

Gulf charging notes

  • Auto pre-condition when navigating to DC charger.
  • LFP handles 100% daily charges.

See Kuwait charging stations on the mapOpen map →

Real-world range calculator

See your real range under heat, AC, and speed.

20°50°
80160
Estimated range
771 km
87% of nominal

Estimate — actual range varies with driving style, AC, and weather.

Charging cost calculator

Compare your EV charging cost with petrol fuel.

Electricity rate: 0.002 KWD/kWh

10300
Your yearly cost
1.312 KWD
monthly: 0.108 KWD · daily: 0.004 KWD
If petrol instead
139.613 KWD
Savings
138.3 KWD/yr
−99%
691.501 KWD saved over 5 years — that's more than half a car in some cases.

Estimate — rates vary by tier and time. Public DC fast charging usually 2-3× home cost.

Range Extender

Pure-electric range
150 km
Gulf real-world · 180 km CLTC
Total range
1050 km
battery + extender
Engine
Huawei Kunlun — 1.5T turbo 4-cyl, runs as generator only
Series — never drives wheels

When does it activate?

Below 15% SoC or full-power demand. Driver can force via 'Battery Charge'.

Driver control

EV / Hybrid / Battery Charge from HarmonyOS screen or voice.

Why REEV makes sense in the Gulf

1,050 km combined — Riyadh → Dubai doable on one full tank and one home charge before departure, with zero stops en route. Zero charging anxiety.

Driving Modes

Pure EV

Battery only.

Best for
Daily city.
Behaviour
Fully silent.

Hybrid

Smart blend.

Best for
Long trips.
Behaviour
Kunlun cycles smoothly.

Battery Charge

Engine refills battery to 70%.

Best for
Before city without chargers.
Behaviour
Higher temp use.

Sport

Full power instantly.

Best for
Quick overtakes.
Behaviour
Sharp throttle, stiffer suspension.

Fuel

Tank size
50 L
Combined consumption
5.8 L/100km
after battery depleted
Total range
1050 km
≈ 64.607 SAR/tank · 95
  • 95 octane.
  • Kunlun extender is quieter than rivals — minimal idle noise.

Voice Commands

Voice command library — verified members only

Join free and verify your email + phone to unlock every command in Arabic, English and Chinese — with audio playback and saved shortcuts.

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Verify once — it unlocks member perks across the whole platform.

Apps & Software

Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.

AVATR App (Overseas)

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Official

Official overseas Avatr app with a Bluetooth digital key

  • Remote lock/unlock and climate control
  • Bluetooth digital car key
  • Flash lights / honk to locate the car

Avatr sells officially in UAE and Qatar (Smart Mobility International) with a Middle East app build. China-spec 11/12 imports can't use it — they need the Chinese app (+86 number + Huawei account) set up by the Chinese agent before shipping.

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خريطة الشحن — EV Gulf

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Charging

The Gulf's community charging map — live status, owner reviews, and the 'free the charger' ping

  • Gulf + Jordan stations with owner reviews and comments
  • Live status reports: working / broken / crowded / ICE'd
  • Ping the car blocking the charger via its QR sticker
  • Nearest stations to you in one tap

Every report you file earns reputation and helps the next owner — this is OUR map, grown by our community.

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مخطط الرحلات — EV Gulf

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Utility

Plan your Gulf road trip with charge stops tuned to OUR summer heat — not Europe's weather

  • Ready corridors: Kuwait ↔ KSA ↔ UAE ↔ Jordan
  • Accounts for heat and speed impact on your car's range
  • Charge stops from our live map — no stale listings

Built for our roads: Salmi corridor, the Causeway, Riyadh–Dammam — under real summer conditions.

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Car Scanner ELM OBD2

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Utility

Read live EV battery data with a cheap Bluetooth OBD dongle

  • Built-in profiles for BYD Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal, Sealion, Denza and more
  • Live data: SoC, voltage, current, battery temperatures
  • Works with any ELM327 Bluetooth adapter (~$10-30)
  • Reads/clears fault codes on most brands

Used-buyer alert: true battery health (SOH) is NOT exposed via standard OBD on BYD — you get SoC and voltages only. For an authoritative report before buying a used BYD: dealer diagnostic (VDS) or a pro tool like the Foxwell NT710.

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EVIQ

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Charging

Saudi Arabia's national fast-charging network (PIF + Saudi Electricity Co.)

  • 100–350 kW fast chargers with reservations
  • Real-time availability, connector type and power
  • Unified in-app payment
  • Highway corridors (Riyadh–Qassim and more)

KSA only — the must-have app for any EV owner in Saudi Arabia. Network targets 5,000 chargers by 2030.

iOSAndroidFree app · pay per kWhWebsite

Electromin

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Charging

Petromin's charging network — 200+ locations across Saudi Arabia

  • AC & DC chargers with slot reservation
  • Start/stop charging remotely
  • Built-in EV route planner
  • Pay with mada, STC Pay, Apple Pay

KSA — largest network by locations (200+), strong at urban/retail sites. Complements EVIQ.

iOSAndroidFree app · cashless paymentWebsite

UAEV

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Charging

The UAE's federal charging network — expanding nationwide

  • Government-owned (Ministry of Energy + Etihad WE)
  • Fast chargers on federal inter-city roads
  • Session start, payment and history in-app
  • 24/7 support

UAE only — key for trips outside Dubai (Northern Emirates, Abu Dhabi highways). Scaling to 1,000 chargers by 2030.

iOSAndroidFree app · standardized national tariffs

DEWA EV Green Charger

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Charging

Dubai's original charging network — 400+ stations

  • Map of 400+ Green Charger stations across Dubai
  • Live availability and session activation
  • EV account registration & billing via DEWA

Dubai only — registration is mandatory for DEWA public chargers.

iOSAndroidWebFree app · billed per kWhWebsite

Full Specifications

Battery & Range

Battery
~31 kWh CATL LFP
Chemistry
LFP
Pure-EV (CLTC)
~180 km
Combined
~1,050 km

Range Extender

System
Huawei Kunlun
Engine
1.5T turbo 4-cyl
Tank
50 L

Dimensions

Length
4,855 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,450/1,467 mm
Wheelbase
2,940 mm
Seats
5

ADAS & Cockpit

Driving
Huawei Qiankun ADS 3.0
OS
HarmonyOS 4.0
Voice
Xiao Yi with DeepSeek

Gulf Tips

Practical Gulf guidance — separating verified experience from estimates and pending specifications.

LFP — thermal safety

Safer chemistry than ternary in 50°C Gulf heat.

Smart Agent pre-cool

Agent reads your calendar and pre-cools before you leave work. No manual setup needed daily.

1,050 km — anxiety-free trip

Riyadh → Dubai on one fuel fill-up + one charge before departure — zero stops en route.

Quran voice commands

Say 'play specific surah by specific reciter' — Xiao Yi handles it.

Changan dealers in KSA

Avatr 11 is officially serviced. Expect 06 via the same route during 2026.

Sedan low-profile tires

Not desert-friendly. Adjust pressure by temperature (+0.2 bar per 10°C above 25°C).

Summer Survival Mode

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Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.

Keys & Access

Huawei phone NFC key

Recommended

Huawei Wallet → Car Keys → Add Avatr.

NFC card

Tap on B-pillar.

Face ID (Max)

B-pillar camera — auto-adjusts seat + mirrors.

Backup fob

Traditional fallback.

Driving Assist

Huawei Qiankun ADS 3.0

L2+

Huawei's newest with urban + highway NOA.

AEB up to 120 km/h

High-speed emergency braking.

Adaptive Cruise + Lane Centering

Smart cruise with centering.

Auto Park + Memory

Auto-park + memory spots.

Blind Spot Monitor

Mirror alerts.

360° camera

Surround with transparent chassis.

Safety

  • C-NCAP 5 stars expected

    Same platform as Avatr 11/07.

  • 8 airbags

    Front, side, curtain, knee.

  • Aluminum + steel body

    UHSS hot-formed A/B pillars.

  • LFP battery

    High thermal safety.

Quick Tasks

How do I X — quick tasks every owner should know.

Handoff from Huawei phone

  1. Open Maps on Huawei phone
  2. Approach the car (UWB)
  3. Swipe widget to center screen

DC fast charge

  1. CCS2 — rear-left port
  2. 100 kW peak, 10→80% in 22 min

Battery Charge mode

  1. Drive Settings → Energy → Battery Charge
  2. Kunlun raises battery to 70%
  3. Use before entering a city without chargers

Refuel

  1. Fuel-door release on driver's door
  2. 95 octane

Hacks & Secrets

Hidden features, easter eggs, and tricks you won't find in the manual — from real owners.

  • Money Saver

    Cheapest Avatr with full Huawei stack

    Same Qiankun ADS 3.0 + HarmonyOS 4.0 + Kunlun as 07/12 but at lower entry price. Best Huawei tech-per-dollar today.

  • Hidden Feature

    Ask Xiao Yi complex questions

    DeepSeek R1 built-in. Try 'calculate my monthly charging cost if I drive 70 km daily'. It actually computes it.

  • Hidden Feature

    SuperHub handoff

    Swipe from Huawei phone: Maps, video, call. Car receives without interruption.

  • Comfort

    Premium rear space (2,940 mm wheelbase)

    Long wheelbase gives best-in-class rear legroom. Suits drivers using chauffeur service occasionally.

  • Tip

    LFP loves 100% daily

    Charge to 100% without worry. LFP calibrates BMS with full charges.

  • Tip

    Kunlun quiet — only audible at idle

    Huawei engine designed as generator only. Quieter than Li Auto LX1A. Most passengers don't notice it running above 60 km/h.

  • Gulf-Specific

    Get the master account transferred BEFORE the car ships

    China-spec Avatrs need the Chinese app (+86 number + Huawei account). Have the Chinese agent set up the account and authorize your number before shipping, switch the system to English, and disable Chinese-SIM-dependent services.

  • Tip

    A Huawei phone unlocks the HarmonyOS cockpit's best tricks

    The Avatr cockpit runs HarmonyOS with the Celia assistant. With a Huawei phone: mirror apps, sync your calendar, continue navigation phone-to-car. English support is full; Arabic is partial.

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Test Your Knowledge

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When was Avatr 06 launched?

Agent & parts

Your agent & parts in Saudi Arabia

No official Avatr KSA channel verified; Avatr cars in KSA are grey imports (EVS offers extended warranty for them).

Warranty: 6 yearsBattery: 8 years battery (Changan/CATL policy; confirm with distributor)

Full parts & service guide

FAQ

  • 06 is a sport sedan, 4,855 mm, ~$10k cheaper than the 12. The 12 is a bigger coupé-sedan (5,020 mm) and more luxurious. 06 is the 'entry' Avatr, the 12 is flagship.

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Reviewed: 2026-05-22