Today, I want to share my recent experience with the Avatr 11. This thing is a pure electric, medium to large SUV, and it’s a joint project from Changan, Huawei, and CATL. My buddy has been eyeing one of these, and I got curious, so I decided to give it a whirl myself.
First off, I started digging around for basic info. I found that the AWD version starts at around $48,400, and if you want the bigger battery, it’s gonna set you back about $56,700. There are two battery options, and I wanted to see what the fuss was about.
I got my hands on both versions for a test drive. One has a 90.38 kWh battery, which claims a range of 555 km (345 miles) on the CLTC cycle. The other packs a 116.79 kWh battery, boasting a range of 680 km (420 miles). It’s pretty impressive on paper, so I was eager to see how they performed in real life.
I took the 90.38 kWh version out first. The dimensions are substantial, at 4880 mm long, 1970 mm wide, and 1601 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2975 mm. It felt roomy and comfortable inside. The ground clearance is 180 mm, which handled the roads around here pretty well. I tried driving it to the countryside to test it. But I failed to reach the destination for I did not have enough power.
Next up was the 116.79 kWh model. This one felt even more powerful, and I could feel the extra range. It was smooth and handled like a dream. The rear window design is something else, kind of like the Dino Ferrari, and it has a retractable rear spoiler. It’s got a drag coefficient of 0.308 cd, which is neat.
I spent a good chunk of the day driving both versions around, testing them on different roads and conditions. The longer-range model definitely felt more reassuring, especially for longer trips. I could see why my buddy was interested, and it got me thinking about making the switch myself. I have successfully achieved the destination with this version.
- Model Options:
- AWD starting at $48,400
- Larger battery option at $56,700
- Battery and Range:
- 90.38 kWh battery: 555 km (345 miles) range
- 116.79 kWh battery: 680 km (420 miles) range
- Dimensions:
- Length: 4880 mm
- Width: 1970 mm
- Height: 1601 mm
- Wheelbase: 2975 mm
- Ground Clearance: 180 mm
- Design Features:
- Unique rear window design
- Retractable rear spoiler
- Drag coefficient: 0.308 cd
In the end, I was pretty impressed with the Avatr 11. It’s a solid electric SUV with some serious range, especially with the larger battery. It looks cool, drives well, and has some interesting design features. It’s definitely on my radar now, and I can see why it’s getting attention in both the European and American markets. If you’re in the market for an electric SUV, this one is worth checking out.
