Avatr 07L electric SUV confirmed for Australia from 2027

Key takeaways

• Avatr 07L pre-orders open in Australia before the end of 2026
• First customer deliveries are targeted for the first half of 2027
• Australian pricing, range and performance figures are still to be announced

Chinese premium electric-car brand Avatr will launch in Australia with the 07L, a five-seat large electric SUV that will compete with the Tesla Model Y and Zeekr 7X. Pre-orders open before the end of 2026 and the first Australian customers are expected to take delivery in the first half of 2027.

Avatr is part of Changan Group, which holds a 40.99% stake. Battery giant CATL is the second-largest shareholder at 14.1%.

Changan already has a presence here through Deepal, but that brand is imported by Inchcape, the company best known locally for Subaru. Avatr will be handled by a new factory-backed operation, Changan Group Australia. Inchcape has said there are no plans for Changan to take over Deepal distribution.

Deepal has had a slow start since Inchcape took it on in September 2024 with the S05 small SUV repeatedly delayed.

Avatr follows Geely's Zeekr, which launched here in 2024, and BYD's Denza, which arrived in 2025. FAW's Hongqi is also due in the coming months.

Avatr 07L specifications in China

Changan Group Australia has only confirmed an 800-volt electrical architecture and a CATL battery for local cars. Chinese-market figures give an idea of what to expect.

The AWD version uses three motors, one on the front axle and two on the rear. The Chinese CLTC test is more generous than the WLTP standard used for Australian range claims, so expect local figures to be lower.

The 07L is a long-wheelbase version of the Avatr 07 and trades that car's sloping coupe-style roofline for a more upright rear. It measures 4910mm long, 1980mm wide and 1650mm tall on a 2990mm wheelbase.

What equipment does the Avatr 07L get?

Australian equipment levels haven't been confirmed. Chinese-market cars include:

• A 35.4-inch display spanning the base of the windscreen, plus a 15.6-inch central touchscreen
• Adaptive dampers as standard, with optional air suspension, on 20- or 21-inch alloy wheels
• Heated, ventilated and massaging power front seats, and a panoramic glass roof
• Optional digital rear-view mirrors and a heated and cooled centre console
• LiDAR, three radars, 11 cameras and 12 ultrasonic sensors for driver assistance

In China, Huawei supplies Avatr's driver-assistance systems, in-car technology and audio. The Australian 07L swaps the Huawei sound system for a Meridian unit, the brand also used by Land Rover and in the Kia EV9.

Avatr OS, the brand's infotainment software, has been adapted for Australian digital services. The company says local driver-assistance functionality will depend on final certification and regulatory approval.

The Australian-spec 07L will be revealed before pre-orders open late this year. Changan Group Australia says local pricing, battery, charging, range and performance details will be confirmed ahead of launch.