AVATR inaugurates Shanghai Innovation Center

Beijing (Gasgoo)- On Sept. 26, premium intelligent new energy vehicle brand AVATR, jointly backed by Changan Automobile, CATL, and Huawei, officially inaugurated its new Shanghai Innovation Center in Minhang District. The move follows AVATR's recently announced "Strategy 2.0," which outlines upgrades in products, technologies, and services.

Inauguration; photo credit: AVATR

Covering more than 17,000 square meters and accommodating over 1,100 staff, the center will serve as a hub for AVATR's smart driving development and international expansion. Four core functions have been established: a brand and marketing center leveraging Shanghai's media and exhibition ecosystem; an intelligent R&D center tapping into the Yangtze River Delta's AI and semiconductor expertise; a product and design center drawing on local creative talent; and a corporate showcase to connect with global capital and resources via the Hongqiao hub.

The area has rapidly attracted leading automakers such as Li Auto, BYD, and Volkswagen CARIAD. AVATR's entry is expected to further enrich the region's new energy and smart vehicle ecosystem.

AVATR emphasized that the Shanghai Innovation Center will strengthen its technology platform of "new architecture, high computing power, and ultra-fast charging," while harnessing shareholder resources to accelerate product launches and enhance competitiveness in China and abroad.