Most new Chinese brands arriving in Britain are offshoots of established car makers. Avatr is something different, and that is why its 07L is one of the cars we are most keen to see here.

Three giants, one badge

Avatr is backed by Changan, one of China’s oldest car makers, with battery giant CATL among its major investors and Huawei as its technology partner. That is a car maker, the world’s biggest battery supplier and one of China’s largest tech companies behind a single product. It is a glimpse of how Chinese cars are increasingly being built: less as machines with software added, more as connected devices designed from the battery and the chips upwards.

The car

The 07L is a five-seat electric SUV, a little over 4.9 metres long with a wheelbase of almost three metres. Avatr’s global specification includes an 800-volt platform and an 89.33 kWh CATL lithium iron phosphate battery. Rear-wheel-drive versions are quoted at 305 kW; the three-motor flagship at 712 kW, with 0–100 km/h in a claimed 3.7 seconds. Avatr claims ten minutes of charging adds around 375 km of range on China’s CLTC test. Those are manufacturer figures from China, and UK-tested numbers will be lower, but the ambition is clear.

Why it matters for the UK

Right-hand drive is the hurdle that keeps many Chinese brands out of Britain. Avatr has already cleared it: Australian pre-orders are due before the end of 2026, with first deliveries targeted for the first half of 2027. Auto Express reports Avatr could soon be UK-bound, and we have raised the 07L to Probable on our Coming to the UK list. It does not yet have a UK date or price.

What it needs to succeed here

Specifications alone won’t be enough. To win British buyers, Avatr will need:

  • Competitive UK pricing against established premium electric SUVs.
  • A proper dealer and service network, not just a few showrooms.
  • Honest UK range figures and clear warranty terms.
  • Software that works in Britain, with UK maps, services and voice assistants that understand British English.

Our view

The 07L shows what happens when car making, batteries and consumer tech companies work as one. If Avatr brings it to Britain at the right price and with proper support, it could be one of the most interesting premium SUVs to arrive from China. We will be watching closely, and we will update its page the moment there is UK news.