Avatr 12
Avatr 12 was built from 2023 to the present, as a 4-door sedan. Powertrain: Petrol range extender: 1.5 L JL469ZQ1 turbo I4. Battery: 39.05 kWh LFP CATL; 52.01 kWh LFP CATL; 94.53 kWh NMC CATL; 98.07 kWh NMC CATL. Layout: Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive; Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive. Size: 5,020 x 1,999 mm (L x W). Weight: 2205-2430 kg.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: S5A-0043, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The Avatr 12 (; pronounced "one two" or "yao er", not "twelve") is a battery electric and extended range executive car produced by Avatr Technology, a joint venture between Changan Automobile and lithium-ion battery provider CATL. It is the second vehicle under the Avatr brand.
Powertrain
At launch, the 12 was available with two pure electric powertrain options, with motors are provided by Huawei. The base powertrain consists of one 313 hp motor powering the rear axle, which can be upgraded to a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with a total power of 578 hp. The battery packs are supplied by Avatr co-creator and co-shareholder of Avatr CATL, and the BEV versions all using 94.53kWh NMC pack capable of 240kW peak charging speeds, allowing for a 3080% charging time of 20minutes, providing a range of 700 and 650 km for the RWD and AWD variants, respectively.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other sedan models in this database (57 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- 190 mm above the median of 4,830 mm, and longer than 75% of the 57 other sedan models in this database.
- 106 mm above the median of 1,893 mm, and wider than 89% of the 56 other sedan models in this database.
- 200 mm above the median of 2,820 mm, and longer than 79% of the 57 other sedan models in this database.
Who it suits
- Executive and chauffeur use: the saloon body prioritises rear-seat comfort and a quiet cabin.
- High-mileage or city drivers who want lower fuel use without charging.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Test the four-wheel-drive system (transfer case, differentials) and look for uneven tyre wear.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
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Can I import a Avatr 12 from Japan?
By production year alone, Avatr 12 is inside the age window for Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2048); Canada (2038); United Kingdom (2033); Australia (2048). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Avatr 12?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Petrol range extender: 1.5 L JL469ZQ1 turbo I4; electric motor: Permanent magnet synchronous (rear), AC induction (front); battery: 39.05 kWh LFP CATL; 52.01 kWh LFP CATL; 94.53 kWh NMC CATL; 98.07 kWh NMC CATL.
How big is the Avatr 12?
5,020 mm long and 1,999 mm wide, on a 3,020 mm wheelbase (4-door sedan). For container loading, use the container packer.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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