Avatr 11 EREVOwner's Guide · Avatr

11 EREV Complete Guide

Avatr 11 REEV — premium design from the Changan + Huawei + CATL JV, with 1152 km combined range and the most advanced HarmonyOS cockpit in China.

A closer look

In detail

1 / 9

Source: Avatr official media

🔋⛽ Range-Extended EV18 commands8 apps6 Gulf tips4 quick tasks9 hacks3 quiz questionsSome estimatesModel 2025 · first launched 2023Reviewed 22 May 202613 min read

Overview

The driver seeking German design DNA + Chinese intelligence + dealer support. A direct rival to the BMW iX and Mercedes EQE SUV.

  • REEV: 245 km EV CLTC + 1152 km combined
  • Huawei ADS — among the best Chinese autonomous driving stacks
  • RWD 231 kW + 367 Nm — 0-100 in 6.9 sec
  • Frameless doors + power-deploying flush handles
  • Official Saudi presence via Changan distributor — local warranty

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 EREV

4 OEM videos + an EV Gulf spec film

Range1,152 km
Battery39 kWh
Power231 HP
0–1006.9 s
Avatr 11 EREV 2025

Avatr 11 EREV 2025

Photo film · 1 / 9

EV Gulf

Charging

Home · AC
7 kW
~6h full charge

39.05 kWh fills in 6 h on a 7 kW box.

Connector: Type 2
Fast · DC
100 kW
10–80% in 25 min

100 kW peak — higher than most REEVs.

400V · Connector: CCS2
Cost per charge
0.08 KWD
home, 0–100%

Gulf charging notes

  • Huawei auto-pre-conditions battery before DC charging.
  • At 50°C, EV range loss only ~8% — best-in-class thermal management.

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
849 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
1.49 KWD
monthly: 0.122 KWD · daily: 0.004 KWD
If petrol instead
139.613 KWD
Savings
138.123 KWD/yr
−99%
690.614 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
210 km
Gulf real-world · 245 km CLTC
Total range
1152 km
battery + extender
Engine
1.5T turbo 4-cyl — generator only
Series — never drives wheels

When does it activate?

Below 15% SoC or high power demand.

Driver control

EV / Hybrid / Battery Charge from the Huawei screen.

Why REEV makes sense in the Gulf

1152 km combined — Doha→Abu Dhabi (~600km) easily on one tank.

Driving Modes

Pure EV

Battery only.

Best for
Daily city.
Behaviour
Silent.

Hybrid

Smart blend.

Best for
Travel.
Behaviour
Engine cycles smoothly.

Battery Charge

Engine actively brings SoC to 70-80%.

Best for
Before entering a city with no chargers.
Behaviour
Higher temporary use.

Sport

Full power instantly.

Best for
Quick overtakes.
Behaviour
Stiffer suspension.

Fuel

Tank size
60 L
Combined consumption
6.6 L/100km
after battery depleted
Total range
1152 km
6.3 KWD/tank · 95
  • 95 octane. Electric fuel-door release on driver's door.

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.

Create free accountSign in

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

Verified
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
39.05 kWh CATL
Pure-EV (CLTC)
245 km
Gulf real EV
~210 km
Combined
1152 km

Performance

Power
231 kW
Torque
367 Nm
0-100
6.9 sec
Drivetrain
RWD single-motor

Dimensions

Length
4880 mm
Width
1970 mm
Curb weight
2350 kg
Seats
5

Gulf Tips

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

Huawei thermal is best-in-class

Proven up to 55°C ambient. EV range loss only ~8% at 50°C.

Frameless doors + sand

Flush handles trap sand — water-spray weekly in dusty months.

Low-profile tires aren't desert-friendly

19/20 inch — fine on packed sand, avoid soft dunes.

Huawei has Islamic features

Try 'recite Ayat al-Kursi' or 'how long until Asr'.

Doha→Abu Dhabi on one tank

600 km easily, arriving with decent battery for city driving.

Saudi dealer presence

Changan as distributor — Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam. Best after-sales among Chinese REEV brands in the Gulf.

Summer Survival Mode

0/10 · 0%

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

Keys & Access

Huawei NFC phone key

Recommended

Any Huawei or NFC phone works as a key.

NFC card

Credit-card size.

Face ID (Max trim)

B-pillar camera recognizes face.

Backup fob

Traditional fallback.

Driving Assist

Huawei ADS 2.0 — urban + highway NOA

L2+

192-line LiDAR (Max). Urban limited by Gulf maps.

AEB up to 120 km/h

High-speed emergency braking.

Adaptive Cruise

Smart cruise with traffic awareness.

Auto Lane Change

Auto lane change after signal.

AVP — Valet Park

Not in Gulf

China-only currently — Gulf licensing pending.

Blind Spot + Door Open Warning

Door-open warning if cyclist approaches from rear.

Safety

  • C-NCAP 5 stars

    Top rating.

  • Aluminum + UHSS mix

    Light aluminum + ultra-high-strength steel.

  • 8 airbags

    Front, side, curtain, knee.

  • IP68 battery

    CATL ternary + multi-layer thermal protection.

Quick Tasks

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

HiCar to mirror Huawei phone

  1. Connect Huawei phone via USB-C or Bluetooth
  2. HiCar launches automatically
  3. Non-Huawei Android: use ICCOA Carlink
  4. iPhone: install CarlinKit U2W for wireless CarPlay

Battery Charge mode for travel

  1. Drive Settings → Energy → Battery Charge
  2. RE brings battery to 70%+ for upcoming city
  3. Use before entering a city without DC chargers

DC fast charging

  1. CCS2 — rear-left port
  2. 100 kW peak, 10→80% in 25 min

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.

  • Hidden Feature

    Huawei SuperHub — task handoff between phone and car

    If you have a Huawei phone: open Maps on phone, approach car, swipe widget to car. Route transfers — no need to type address twice.

  • Hidden FeatureAdvanced

    ADS Shadow Mode — AI learns from your driving

    Settings → ADS → Shadow Mode. System records your turn/merge behavior and uses it to improve future autonomous driving (anonymous data).

  • Gulf-Specific

    Islamic features built into HarmonyOS

    Say 'recite Ayat al-Kursi' or 'how long until Asr prayer' or 'when does Ramadan end'. All supported in Modern Standard Arabic.

  • Performance

    Auto battery pre-conditioning before DC

    When navigating to a DC charger, system auto-cools battery. Arrive and charge at full 100 kW even at 50°C. Without navigation pre-condition, speed drops to 65 kW.

  • Gulf-Specific

    Weekly wash for flush handles

    Power-deploying handles trap sand/dust in their mechanism. Low-pressure water wash weekly during dusty months (Jan-Mar) prevents jams.

  • Money SaverAdvanced

    Battery Charge before highway exit

    Last 80 km before entering a city without chargers: enable Battery Charge. Engine uses highway energy efficiently to bring battery to 80%, you enter the city in silent EV mode.

  • 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.

  • TipAdvanced

    Stuck charging cable? The reset is in the rear trunk

    A known Avatr 11 import issue: the charge-port lock refuses to release the cable. The community-verified fix when app/screen release fails: briefly disconnect the 12V battery negative clamps in the rear trunk — the lock actuator resets and frees the cable.

Share a new hack in the community to get it added to this guide.

Test Your Knowledge

Question 1 / 3Score: 0

Who makes Avatr?

Agent & parts

Your agent & parts in Kuwait

Adel Alghanim Automotive

Official AVATR showroom on 13 Street, Shuwaikh Industrial. The Kuwait site lists 07 REEV, 11 and 12; +965 2228 2822, avatrkuwait.com. Confirm trim, warranty and servicing with the dealer. Verified 26 September 2026.

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

Full parts & service guide

Against its rivals

Avatr 11 EREV vs its rivals

Same body and powertrain, closest on price

  1. Avatr 11 EREVAvatr
    Battery39 kWh
    COMBINED RANGE
    980 km
    DC PEAK
    100 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    6.9 s
    POWER
    231 hp
    GULF PRICE
    21,000 KWD
  2. ROX 01ROX
    Battery56.01 kWh
    COMBINED RANGE
    750 km
    DC PEAK
    100 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    5.5 s
    POWER
    469 hp
    GULF PRICE
    21,000 KWD
  3. Lynk & Co 900Lynk & Co
    Battery52.4 kWh
    COMBINED RANGE
    210 km
    DC PEAK
    130 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    4.6 s
    POWER
    734 hp
    GULF PRICE
    21,300 KWD
  4. Fangchengbao Bao 8 (Leopard 8 / Denza B8)Fangchengbao
    Battery36.8 kWh
    COMBINED RANGE
    825 km
    DC PEAK
    120 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    4.8 s
    POWER
    748 hp
    GULF PRICE
    20,435 KWD
  5. Zeekr 9XZeekr
    Battery70 kWh
    COMBINED RANGE
    1,060 km
    DC PEAK
    500 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    3.1 s
    POWER
    1,380 hp
    GULF PRICE
    31,000 KWD

Gulf starting price in KWD, varies by market · range on the stated test cycle

FAQ

  • REEV if you do long trips or live somewhere with poor charging. BEV if you're in Dubai/Abu Dhabi/Riyadh with home + work charging.

Spotted outdated info?

We refresh guides regularly. Share your experience in the community.

Share experience →

Reviewed: 2026-05-22