Avatr, premium EV startup backed by Chinese tech giants, plans Europe launch

Avatr 12 front alt — The Avatr 12 (pronounced "one two") sedan rivals the Mercedes EQE and Tesla Model S in size, at a little more than 5 meters long.

September 07, 2023 08:28 PM

MUNICH -- Avatr, a premium EV startup backed by some of China’s most prominent tech companies, is targeting a European launch within two years, the company’s CEO said.

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