Luxury SUV born from the Changan + CATL + Huawei partnership. Mercedes-meets-spaceship design, HarmonyOS, latest CATL battery.
A closer look
Source: Avatr official media
For Huawei-loyal users in KSA/UAE. Unmissable design.
A quick EV Gulf promo built from verified car photography, plus any available official footage—all playable on-site and ready to share.
5 OEM videos + an EV Gulf spec film
Photo film · 1 / 7
Standard 11kW AC.
240kW DC — higher than most 400V cars.
See Kuwait charging stations on the mapOpen map →
See your real range under heat, AC, and speed.
Estimate — actual range varies with driving style, AC, and weather.
Compare your EV charging cost with petrol fuel.
Electricity rate: 0.002 KWD/kWh
Estimate — rates vary by tier and time. Public DC fast charging usually 2-3× home cost.
Join free and verify your email + phone to unlock every command in Arabic, English and Chinese — with audio playback and saved shortcuts.
Verify once — it unlocks member perks across the whole platform.
Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.
Official overseas Avatr app with a Bluetooth digital key
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.
The Gulf's community charging map — live status, owner reviews, and the 'free the charger' ping
Every report you file earns reputation and helps the next owner — this is OUR map, grown by our community.
Plan your Gulf road trip with charge stops tuned to OUR summer heat — not Europe's weather
Built for our roads: Salmi corridor, the Causeway, Riyadh–Dammam — under real summer conditions.
Read live EV battery data with a cheap Bluetooth OBD dongle
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.
Saudi Arabia's national fast-charging network (PIF + Saudi Electricity Co.)
KSA only — the must-have app for any EV owner in Saudi Arabia. Network targets 5,000 chargers by 2030.
Petromin's charging network — 200+ locations across Saudi Arabia
KSA — largest network by locations (200+), strong at urban/retail sites. Complements EVIQ.
The UAE's federal charging network — expanding nationwide
UAE only — key for trips outside Dubai (Northern Emirates, Abu Dhabi highways). Scaling to 1,000 chargers by 2030.
Dubai's original charging network — 1,860+ charging points
Dubai only — registration is optional: guests can start via QR in Guest Mode and pay directly.
Practical Gulf guidance — separating verified experience from estimates and pending specifications.
In Gulf heat, pre-cool from the car's app 10 min before driving — cabin drops from 60° to 25°.
Park, hit 'Cabin Mode → Quiet'. AC stays on, music mutes, displays dim.
Best fast-charge window: 4-6 PM (before iftar, stations empty). Avoid 8-10 PM peak.
Switch climate to Recirculation. Clean cabin filter bi-weekly during storm season.
Kuwait → KSA: full charge + Hail stop. Avoid >130 km/h — cuts range 25%.
Adjust by temperature: +0.2 bar for each 10°C above 25°C to prevent blowouts.
Buy the Avatr 11 in the Gulf through the official dealer only — a China import will saddle you with a Chinese interface, non-working maps and a suspended warranty.
Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.
Deep Huawei phone integration.
Tap backup card.
ACC + lane-keep + AEB. Sufficient for daily driving.
China-only — requires HD maps.
Front, side, curtain, knee, center.
60% aluminum for weight + stiffness.
How do I X — quick tasks every owner should know.
Hidden features, easter eggs, and tricks you won't find in the manual — from real owners.
Open the car app 10 min before leaving. Cabin cools, battery pre-conditions for charging. Saves time, max comfort in 50° summers.
In countries with time-of-use rates (UAE Slab 1), schedule 23:00-06:00 to save 20-40% on your electricity bill.
Park in P, enable Camp Mode from menu or voice command. AC stays on, screens dim. Uses only ~1 kWh/hour.
Set regen to highest (One-Pedal or High). Cuts brake wear 60%+ and adds 5-10% range in city traffic.
A small bump (~0.2 bar above recommended) reduces rolling resistance and adds 3-5% range. Also a heat-safety win.
Pair FreeBuds Pro with HarmonyOS Cabin. When you exit the car, audio seamlessly transfers to FreeBuds. Full Huawei ecosystem flow.
Long-press the Huawei logo on screen → hidden animations (Petal effect, Light pulse). A reminder HarmonyOS came from Huawei phones.
Park in P → 'Hi Xiaoyi, join meeting' → driver camera + mic activate. Take a meeting from the garage, no phone needed.
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.
Tap the software version number 8×, then the memory entry 8×, then swipe up from the lower-left corner. Used on older firmware for language and timezone fixes. Owner-community verified warning: it contains options that can permanently brick the car — look but don't poke.
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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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)
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Reviewed: 2026-05-22
