Luxury SUV born from the Changan + CATL + Huawei partnership. Mercedes-meets-spaceship design, HarmonyOS, latest CATL battery.
For Huawei-loyal users in KSA/UAE. Unmissable design.
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: 0.025 KWD/kWh
Estimate — rates vary by tier and time. Public DC fast charging usually 2-3× home cost.
Activate max cooling
Hi Xiaoyi, ابرّد السيارة
Hi Xiaoyi, cool the car
Open all windows
Hi Xiaoyi, افتح النوافذ
Hi Xiaoyi, open windows
Close all windows
Hi Xiaoyi, اغلق النوافذ
Hi Xiaoyi, close windows
Start music
Hi Xiaoyi, شغّل الموسيقى
Hi Xiaoyi, play music
Navigate home
Hi Xiaoyi, خذني للبيت
Hi Xiaoyi, take me home
Find nearest DC charger
Hi Xiaoyi, أقرب محطة شحن
Hi Xiaoyi, nearest charger
Show SoC + range
Hi Xiaoyi, كم باقي شحن؟
Hi Xiaoyi, battery level?
Activate auto-park
Hi Xiaoyi, اركن السيارة
Hi Xiaoyi, park the car
Lock car
Hi Xiaoyi, اقفل السيارة
Hi Xiaoyi, lock the car
Pair with HarmonyOS device
Hi Xiaoyi، اتصل بموبايلي
Hi Xiaoyi, connect to my phone
Open Huawei Meeting from car
Hi Xiaoyi، انضم لاجتماع
Hi Xiaoyi, join meeting
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 world's largest community charging map — with owner check-ins
🌍 UAE: excellent coverage (1,100+ Dubai points). KSA: good and growing (EVIQ, Electromin). Kuwait: sparse but the only practical reference — no national Kuwaiti charging app yet.
EV trip planner — calculates charging stops for long Gulf road trips
🌍 Works in the Gulf but its charger database lags Europe (Saudi EVIQ stations may be missing) — pair it with PlugShare for intercity trips.
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.
A second community charging map — real listings across KSA and the UAE
🌍 A great second opinion alongside PlugShare — Gulf coverage is thinner but real and verified.
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 — 400+ stations
🌍 Dubai only — registration is mandatory for DEWA public chargers.
Tips from real owners across the Gulf — heat, sand, prayer, Ramadan, travel.
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.
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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Reviewed: 2026-05-22