Australia’s premium electric SUV market is about to get another ambitious entrant from China.
Changan is preparing to introduce its Avatr marque locally, with the Avatr 07L expected to lead the charge as a large five-seat electric SUV with serious performance credentials.
The headline figure is hard to ignore, but the broader story is just as interesting, because Avatr arrives as Chinese luxury EV brands move from curiosity to direct competition in Australia.
At a glance
- Changan plans to bring its premium Avatr brand to Australia, led by the Avatr 07L electric SUV.
- The flagship AWD version uses three electric motors producing 712 kW and 996 Nm.
- Pre-orders are expected before the end of 2026, with first Australian deliveries targeted for the first half of 2027.
Avatr enters a busier premium EV field
Avatr will join a fast-growing group of Chinese premium car brands seeking space in Australia, where names such as Zeekr and Denza are already part of the conversation and Hongqi is preparing its own arrival.
That makes the 07L more than another new electric SUV, because it has to make a case for itself in a segment that’s quickly becoming crowded with high-output, tech-forward alternatives.
Changan is positioning Avatr as a premium marque, and the 07L’s numbers suggest the brand doesn’t intend to enter quietly.
A large five-seat SUV with real performance intent
The Avatr 07L measures 4,910 mm long and rides on a 2,990 mm wheelbase, putting it firmly in large SUV territory.
It’s a five-seater rather than a three-row family hauler, which gives it a more focused brief and should appeal to buyers who want space without moving into a full seven-seat layout.
The rear-wheel-drive version uses a single electric motor producing 305 kW and 435 Nm, with a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 5.9 seconds.
Its claimed CLTC driving range is up to 725 km, although Australian real-world expectations will naturally depend on local testing, driving conditions and final market specification.
The all-wheel-drive model is the attention-grabber.
With three electric motors, it produces a combined 712 kW and 996 Nm, which translates to 955 hp and a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 3.7 seconds.
That output puts the 07L in territory more commonly associated with high-performance EV flagships than conventional luxury SUVs.
Claimed CLTC range for the AWD version is 650 km.
800V hardware and the Australian rollout
Avatr has confirmed an 800V electrical architecture for the 07L, a key technical detail for buyers who follow charging capability and EV platform design closely.
Charging speeds for Australia haven’t been announced, so the practical benefit of the architecture will be clearer once local specifications are locked in.
Pre-orders are expected to open before the end of 2026, with first customer deliveries targeted for the first half of 2027.
Pricing hasn’t been announced, and that will be one of the most important details in determining how strongly Avatr can challenge established luxury EV players.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Avatr |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Changan |
| Model | 07L |
| Body style | Five-seat electric SUV |
| Length | 4,910 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,990 mm |
| Electrical architecture | 800V |
| Rear-wheel-drive output | 305 kW, 409 hp |
| Rear-wheel-drive torque | 435 Nm |
| Rear-wheel-drive 0-100 km/h | 5.9 seconds |
| Rear-wheel-drive range | Up to 725 km CLTC |
| All-wheel-drive output | 712 kW, 955 hp |
| All-wheel-drive torque | 996 Nm |
| All-wheel-drive 0-100 km/h | 3.7 seconds |
| All-wheel-drive range | 650 km CLTC |
| Australian pre-orders | Expected before the end of 2026 |
| Australian deliveries | Targeted for the first half of 2027 |
| Pricing | Not yet announced |
The Avatr 07L looks set to arrive with the kind of specification that gets attention, but its success in Australia will come down to more than power.
If the pricing, charging performance and cabin execution land well, Avatr could become one of the more closely watched new luxury EV names entering the market.
