Changan's Nevo sub-brand has put a mid-size SUV on sale that packs flagship-tier technology into a budget price bracket. The Nevo Q06 — unveiled in July 2026 and shown publicly at the Chengdu Auto Show in August — pairs an 800V silicon-carbide platform with 6C fast charging, up to 700 km of CLTC electric range and the first rollout of the top "SDA Pilot Ultra" driver-assistance tier, all from CNY 139,900 (~$20,986). The Q06 went on sale in China on September 23, 2026 and took 35,000 orders in its first 24 hours, according to Changan.
First Production Car With SDA Pilot Ultra
Changan's Nevo brand (marketed domestically as Qiyuan) unveiled the Q06 in July 2026 as a mid-size SUV built to compete directly in China's fiercely contested sub-200,000-yuan segment, where buyers increasingly expect advanced driver-assistance hardware as standard rather than a paid option. Every Q06 carries a roof-mounted LiDAR and SDA Pilot Pro (a Horizon Robotics J6M chip with 128 TOPS) as standard, and the car is the first production model to offer Changan's top-tier "SDA Pilot Ultra" system, a CNY 9,900 (~$1,485) upgrade that adds a 256-line LiDAR, 560 TOPS of computing power and urban navigation assistance, sitting above the brand's Pro and Max tiers. The Q06 is offered in both pure-electric and range-extended (EREV) configurations sharing the same body and most of the same underlying architecture.
Tech Highlights
- SDA Pilot Ultra ADAS -- LiDAR standard across every trim level, with the optional Ultra tier running 560 TOPS of compute and a 256-line LiDAR, a genuine step up from the standard Pro tier (128 TOPS).
- 800V silicon-carbide platform with 6C charging -- a 30-80% DC fast-charge top-up in about 9 minutes, among the fastest charging speeds offered at this price point from any manufacturer.
- Two LFP battery sizes in the BEVs (66.02 and 80.02 kWh), giving buyers a choice between range and price, plus a 28.39 kWh pack in the EREV.
- Dual-motor RWD performance trim -- both motors mounted on the rear axle for 330 kW (449 PS / 443 hp) combined and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h, genuinely quick for a mid-size SUV at this price.
Design and Dimensions
At 4,837 mm long, 1,970 mm wide and 1,670 mm tall on a 2,940 mm wheelbase, the Nevo Q06 is a genuine mid-size SUV — close in footprint to the Xiaomi YU7, a comparison independent outlets have made given the similar proportions and market positioning, even though the two cars share no technical relationship. The exterior follows a clean design language with split headlights, pronounced fenders, a slanted bonnet line and semi-hidden door handles, with a 0.27 Cd drag coefficient aimed at maximizing the efficiency behind the range claims. The styling was created by Klaus Zyciora, a Changan vice president and former head of design at Volkswagen. The car rides on 20-inch wheels, and a roof-mounted LiDAR is part of the standard design.
| Layout | Dual motor, rear axle only |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Power | 330 kW (449 PS / 443 hp) combined, top BEV trim |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 sec |
| Length | 4,837 mm (190.4 in) |
| Width | 1,970 mm (77.6 in) |
| Height | 1,670 mm (65.7 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,940 mm (115.7 in) |
Performance and Specs
The Nevo Q06 lineup starts with single-motor rear-drive BEVs at 225 kW (306 PS / 302 hp) or 245 kW (333 PS / 329 hp), and tops out with a dual-motor BEV — both motors mounted on the rear axle rather than a front/rear AWD split — producing 330 kW (449 PS / 443 hp) combined and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h sprint. The 66.02 kWh pack gives 602 km of CLTC range (494 km WLTP), the 80.02 kWh pack gives up to 700 km CLTC (574 km WLTP) in the single-motor versions and 670 km CLTC (549 km WLTP) in the dual-motor version. The range-extended (EREV) version swaps the pure-EV powertrain for a 1.5-liter, 72 kW (98 PS / 97 hp) generator engine, two rear motors with a combined 270 kW (367 PS / 362 hp) and a 28.39 kWh battery for 200 km of CLTC electric range, with a claimed 1,600 km of combined range. Every version shares the same 800V silicon-carbide electrical architecture, enabling 6C DC fast charging that takes the BEV battery from 30% to 80% in about 9 minutes.
| Spec | Nevo Q06 |
|---|---|
| Single-Motor Output | 225 kW (306 PS / 302 hp) or 245 kW (333 PS / 329 hp) |
| Dual-Motor Output | 330 kW (449 PS / 443 hp) combined |
| 0-100 km/h (dual-motor) | 4.8 sec |
| Battery Options | 66.02 / 80.02 kWh LFP (BEV); 28.39 kWh LFP (EREV) |
| Range (pure EV, max) | Up to 700 km CLTC (574 km WLTP) |
| Range (EREV, combined) | Up to 1,600 km |
| DC Fast Charging | 6C, 30-80% in ~9 min |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive (single or dual motor) |
Interior and Technology
Cabin equipment leans toward comfort features usually reserved for pricier trims elsewhere: ventilated, heated and massaging seats are offered throughout the cabin on all but the base trim, a 15.6-inch rear-seat entertainment screen serves second-row passengers, and a 9.5-liter built-in refrigerator is included. The rear seats recline electrically up to 145 degrees, the front passenger seat has a zero-gravity mode, and the cabin achieves 91.7% space utilization. Practicality gets real attention too — a 196-liter front trunk in the BEV supplements a 782-liter rear cargo area (734 liters in the EREV) that expands to 2,200 liters with the rear seats folded. Up front, a 15.6-inch 2.5K touchscreen sits above a block of physical controls, with a small instrument cluster behind a D-shaped steering wheel, a head-up display and a wireless phone charger. Every trim level gets a roof-mounted LiDAR standard — Changan is positioning autonomous-driving hardware as a baseline expectation rather than a top-trim exclusive, a notably aggressive move at this price point.
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | 0-100 | DRIVETRAIN | BATTERY | EV RANGE | COMBINED RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 602 Premium (BEV) | 302 hp | 7.1s | RWD | 66.02 kWh | 602 km | — | CNY 139,900 (~$20,986) | Entry trim, single rear motor; limited-time price CNY 135,900 (~$20,386) |
| 602 Smart (BEV) | 302 hp | 7.1s | RWD | 66.02 kWh | 602 km | — | CNY 149,900 (~$22,486) | Single rear motor, same 66.02 kWh pack; limited-time price CNY 145,900 (~$21,886) |
| 700 Smart (BEV) | 329 hp | — | RWD | 80.02 kWh | 700 km | — | CNY 159,900 (~$23,986) | 245 kW motor and 80.02 kWh pack for 700 km CLTC; limited-time price CNY 155,900 (~$23,386) |
| 700 Ultimate (BEV) | 329 hp | — | RWD | 80.02 kWh | 700 km | — | CNY 169,900 (~$25,486) | Top single-motor trim; limited-time price CNY 165,900 (~$24,886) |
| 670 Dual-Motor Smart (BEV) | 443 hp | 4.8s | RWD (dual rear motor) | 80.02 kWh | 670 km | — | CNY 169,900 (~$25,486) | Twin rear motors, 330 kW, no mechanical differential; limited-time price CNY 165,900 (~$24,886) |
| EREV 1600 Dual-Motor Smart (EREV) | 362 hp | 5.8s | RWD (dual rear motor) | 28.39 kWh + 1.5L generator | 200 km | 1,600 km | CNY 151,900 (~$22,786) | 1.5L generator (72 kW), twin rear motors, 1,600 km combined; limited-time price CNY 147,900 (~$22,186) |
Pricing and Availability
The Nevo Q06 went on sale in China on September 23, 2026 with six versions. Official guide prices are CNY 139,900 (~$20,986) for the 602 Premium, CNY 149,900 (~$22,486) for the 602 Smart, CNY 159,900 (~$23,986) for the 700 Smart, CNY 169,900 (~$25,486) for the 700 Ultimate, CNY 169,900 (~$25,486) for the 670 Dual-Motor Smart and CNY 151,900 (~$22,786) for the EREV 1600 Dual-Motor Smart. Changan also offers limited-time launch prices of CNY 135,900 (~$20,386), CNY 145,900 (~$21,886), CNY 155,900 (~$23,386), CNY 165,900 (~$24,886), CNY 165,900 (~$24,886) and CNY 147,900 (~$22,186) respectively (the end date has not been published), which are CNY 4,000 (~$600) below the guide price on every trim. The Ultra driver-assistance upgrade costs CNY 9,900 (~$1,485) according to CnEVPost. As of this writing, the Nevo Q06 is a China-market vehicle — Changan has not announced which export markets will get this model or when, though the brand has increasingly pushed EV exports across other product lines. USD figures use 1 USD = CNY 6.6664 (ECB, 28 October 2026).
How It Compares
BYD Song Ultra EV
$26,532 | 215 hp | 450 km range
Priced above the Nevo Q06's upper trims in our catalogue but with meaningfully less power and range — illustrates how much the Q06's 800V platform and dual-motor option buy over an established, similarly positioned rival. Note that CarNewsChina lists the Song Ultra at CNY 129,900-179,900 (~$19,486-26,986) in China today, so the two overlap on current Chinese prices.
Mazda CX-6e
$26,562 | 215 hp | 550 km range
A more conventional mid-size electric SUV at a comparable catalogue price, with a respectable range figure but still well short of the Nevo Q06's 700 km maximum and nowhere near its 443 hp top-trim output.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Standard LiDAR across every trim, including the entry-level version, is an aggressive move for this price bracket
- Up to 700 km pure-EV range and 6C charging (9-minute 30-80% top-up) are both class-leading figures at this starting price
- 330 kW (449 PS / 443 hp) dual-motor trim with a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h is quick for a mid-size SUV this affordable
- Both pure-EV and EREV versions share one body, giving buyers real powertrain flexibility without switching model lines
Cons
- China-only for now — no confirmed international launch plan as of this writing
- The lowest launch prices are limited-time offers CNY 4,000 (~$600) below guide price, with no published end date
- SDA Pilot Ultra is a CNY 9,900 (~$1,485) upgrade rather than standard equipment
- No independent third-party testing yet available to confirm Changan's claimed range and charging figures
FAQs
Verdict
The Nevo Q06 is an aggressive value play from Changan — standard LiDAR across every trim, an 800V platform with 6C charging and a 443 hp dual-motor option are all things buyers typically pay a meaningful premium for elsewhere, bundled here into a mid-size SUV starting at CNY 139,900 (~$20,986). The choice between pure-EV and EREV powertrains on one shared body is useful flexibility rather than a marketing gimmick, and with official prices now published from CNY 139,900 (~$20,986) to CNY 169,900 (~$25,486), this is a real, buyable car. For buyers in China's brutally competitive sub-200,000-yuan SUV segment, the Q06 looks like one of the more technically complete options on the market today.
