Avatr 11Owner's Guide · Avatr

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Luxury SUV born from the Changan + CATL + Huawei partnership. Mercedes-meets-spaceship design, HarmonyOS, latest CATL battery.

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Source: Avatr official media

⚡ Battery Electric11 commands8 apps7 Gulf tips4 quick tasks11 hacks1 quiz questionsSome estimatesModel 2025 · first launched 2024Reviewed 22 May 202617 min read

Overview

For Huawei-loyal users in KSA/UAE. Unmissable design.

  • HarmonyOS Cabin — deep Huawei phone integration
  • Huawei ADS — advanced autonomy (China-only)
  • Distinctive design by Nader Faghihzadeh (ex-BMW)
  • CATL 90.4 kWh battery

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.

EV Gulf Video HubA dedicated video for every guide car

Watch the Avatr 11

5 OEM videos + an EV Gulf spec film

Range625 km
Battery116 kWh
Power578 HP
0–1004 s
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EV Gulf

Charging

Home · AC
11 kW
~9h full charge

Standard 11kW AC.

Connector: Type 2
Fast · DC
240 kW
10–80% in 19 min

240kW DC — higher than most 400V cars.

400V · Connector: CCS2
Cost per charge
≈ 0.225 BHD
home, 0–100%

Gulf charging notes

  • CATL battery — excellent thermal performance in summer.
  • Voice control excellent with Huawei phone (can control from phone too).

Charging curve

240kW10%200kW30%130kW50%80kW70%55kW80%

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
381 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
7.632 KWD
monthly: 0.627 KWD · daily: 0.021 KWD
If petrol instead
139.613 KWD
Savings
131.981 KWD/yr
−95%
659.903 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.

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.

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)

Verified
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.

iOSAndroidFree

EV Gulf charging map

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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.

WebFree — part of your membershipWebsite

EV Gulf trip planner

Verified
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.

WebFreeWebsite

Car Scanner ELM OBD2

Verified
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.

iOSAndroidFree (ads) · Pro one-time ~$10Website

EVIQ

Verified
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

Verified
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

Verified
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

Verified
Charging

Dubai's original charging network — 1,860+ charging points

  • Map of Green Charger points across Dubai; check live availability in the app
  • Live availability and session activation
  • EV account registration & billing via DEWA

Dubai only — registration is optional: guests can start via QR in Guest Mode and pay directly.

iOSAndroidWebFree app · AED 0.70/kWh AC or AED 1.20/kWh DC + VAT for registered accountsWebsite

Full Specifications

Battery & Range

Battery
90.4 kWh CATL
CLTC
555 km
Gulf real
~440 km

Performance

Power
578 HP
Torque
686 Nm
0-100
4.0 sec

Charging

DC
240 kW
AC
11 kW
10-80%
19 min

Gulf Tips

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

Pre-condition before driving

In Gulf heat, pre-cool from the car's app 10 min before driving — cabin drops from 60° to 25°.

Prayer mode

Park, hit 'Cabin Mode → Quiet'. AC stays on, music mutes, displays dim.

Charging in Ramadan

Best fast-charge window: 4-6 PM (before iftar, stations empty). Avoid 8-10 PM peak.

Sand storms

Switch climate to Recirculation. Clean cabin filter bi-weekly during storm season.

Inter-Gulf travel

Kuwait → KSA: full charge + Hail stop. Avoid >130 km/h — cuts range 25%.

Tire pressure in heat

Adjust by temperature: +0.2 bar for each 10°C above 25°C to prevent blowouts.

Dealer only — avoid grey imports

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.

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 Key

Recommended

Deep Huawei phone integration.

NFC card

Tap backup card.

Driving Assist

Huawei ADS Basic

L2

ACC + lane-keep + AEB. Sufficient for daily driving.

Huawei ADS Advanced (NOA)

L2++Not in Gulf

China-only — requires HD maps.

Safety

  • 10 airbags

    Front, side, curtain, knee, center.

  • Aluminum structure

    60% aluminum for weight + stiffness.

Quick Tasks

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

Pre-cool before driving

  1. Open the car app
  2. Climate → Pre-cool
  3. Set timer (5-15 min)
  4. Get in cooled

Schedule night charging

  1. Plug in
  2. Charge → Schedule
  3. Set 23:00 - 06:00
  4. Save — car charges automatically

Camp Mode for sleeping

  1. Park in P
  2. Activate Camp Mode from menu
  3. AC stays on without key
  4. Uses ~1 kWh/hour

Software update

  1. Connect to WiFi
  2. Settings → Software → Check Update
  3. Accept if available
  4. Updates while parked (30-90 min)

Hacks & Secrets

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

  • Gulf-Specific

    Pre-cool from the app at home

    Open the car app 10 min before leaving. Cabin cools, battery pre-conditions for charging. Saves time, max comfort in 50° summers.

  • Money Saver

    Schedule charging at off-peak rates

    In countries with time-of-use rates (UAE Slab 1), schedule 23:00-06:00 to save 20-40% on your electricity bill.

  • Comfort

    Camp Mode for sleeping or waiting

    Park in P, enable Camp Mode from menu or voice command. AC stays on, screens dim. Uses only ~1 kWh/hour.

  • Performance

    Max regen for less brake wear

    Set regen to highest (One-Pedal or High). Cuts brake wear 60%+ and adds 5-10% range in city traffic.

  • Money Saver

    Bump tire pressure +0.2 bar in summer

    A small bump (~0.2 bar above recommended) reduces rolling resistance and adds 3-5% range. Also a heat-safety win.

  • Hidden Feature

    Huawei FreeBuds integration

    Pair FreeBuds Pro with HarmonyOS Cabin. When you exit the car, audio seamlessly transfers to FreeBuds. Full Huawei ecosystem flow.

  • Easter Egg

    HarmonyOS animations

    Long-press the Huawei logo on screen → hidden animations (Petal effect, Light pulse). A reminder HarmonyOS came from Huawei phones.

  • Gulf-Specific

    Huawei Meeting from the car

    Park in P → 'Hi Xiaoyi, join meeting' → driver camera + mic activate. Take a meeting from the garage, no phone needed.

  • 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.

  • Hidden FeatureAdvanced

    Avatr 11 hidden engineering menu (tap version number 8×)

    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.

  • 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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Agent & parts

Your agent & parts in Bahrain

No official channel found.

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

Full parts & service guide

Against its rivals

Avatr 11 vs its rivals

Same body and powertrain, closest on price

  1. Avatr 11Avatr
    Battery116 kWh
    GULF RANGE
    440 km
    DC PEAK
    240 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    4 s
    POWER
    578 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    —
  2. Zeekr XZeekr
    Battery66 kWh
    GULF RANGE
    345 km
    DC PEAK
    150 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    3.8 s
    POWER
    428 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    —
  3. BYD Tang EVBYD
    Battery108.8 kWh
    GULF RANGE
    400 km
    DC PEAK
    110 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    4.6 s
    POWER
    502 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    —
  4. Xiaomi YU7 MaxXiaomi
    Battery101.7 kWh
    GULF RANGE
    575 km
    DC PEAK
    480 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    3.23 s
    POWER
    690 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    ¥329,900
  5. Luxeed R7 Max RWDLuxeed
    Battery100 kWh
    GULF RANGE
    600 km
    DC PEAK
    —
    0–100 KM/H
    5.9 s
    POWER
    292 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    ¥319,800

China list price before shipping & duties · range on the stated test cycle

FAQ

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Reviewed: 2026-05-22