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When a Nobel Laureate Chooses a Chinese Car: Avatr 07's 100,000th Owner "Breaking Boundaries" Moment

2026-07-11 12:50:00
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On July 9, 2026, Singapore, an Avatr store. A car key was handed to a scholar wearing a shirt and sporting a beard — Konstantin Novoselov, 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics laureate and one of the discoverers of graphene. He officially became the 100,000th owner of the Avatr 07.

This seemingly ordinary delivery ceremony actually contained an unusual signal: a world-class physicist and pioneer in the field of materials science did not choose a Silicon Valley star brand, but instead cast his vote for a Chinese intelligent electric vehicle brand.

From the Lab to the Driver's Seat: A Scientist's Choice

Konstantin Novoselov's name is tightly bound with "graphene". In 2004, he and his mentor Professor Andre Geim successfully separated graphene, composed of single-layer carbon atoms, from graphite using the "scotch tape method", laying a pioneering foundation for the field of two-dimensional materials. They were jointly awarded the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics for this, at which time Novoselov was only 36 years old.

This top international scholar in the field of condensed matter physics is also now a foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a recipient of the Friendship Award of the Chinese Government, having long been devoted to the Chinese technology sector. This May, Novoselov visited Chongqing to experience Avatr vehicles up close. At the delivery site, he stated: "Its unique, elegant futuristic design, the highly technological surround cabin, and the emotional intelligent interaction are unforgettable. I chose the Avatr 07 because it perfectly matches my aesthetic standards and daily driving needs. This is my first Chinese brand car; its innovative strength and luxurious texture are astonishing."

The Technical Confidence Behind the "Nobel Laureate Choice"

A scientist's choice is never taken lightly. The Avatr 07 is the main model of the Avatr brand and also the world's first mass-produced vehicle fully equipped with Huawei Qiankun Intelligent Driving ADS 4. At its core of intelligent driving, it is equipped with the Huawei WEWA Architecture (World Engine + World Behavior Model), using AI diffusion models to generate high-density difficult scenarios; data density is 1,000 times that obtained in the real world, end-to-end latency reduced by 50%, and traffic efficiency improved by 20%. On the hardware level, it features a 192-line LiDAR, 3 4D millimeter-wave radars, and 27 high-precision sensors, supporting full-scenario pilot assistance and Parking-to-Parking 2.0 functions.

More worth mentioning is that the graphene technology devotedly researched by Novoselov has already been mass-produced in this car's seat heating function — the surface can reach 40°C just 3 seconds after powering on. During his visit to Chongqing, Changan Automobile Executive Vice President Wang Hui introduced Changan Automobile's latest mass-produced application results in the field of graphene technology to Novoselov in detail. As Novoselov said, the cutting-edge technology he devotedly researched "has already been applied and mass-produced into real cars; they are not just living in the laboratory". From the laboratory to the driver's seat, scientific discoveries and industrial applications have completed a closed loop.

A "Chinese Face" in the Million-Yuan Market

The Avatr 07 has a starting price exceeding 1 million RMB in the Singapore market, ranking within the core price range of local luxury brands. This is not a price that hits the market relying on value for money — it directly entered the hinterland of traditional luxury brands.

Since entering the Singapore market in July 2025, Avatr has cooperated deeply with the high-end automotive group DPL Premium Automobiles, continuously improving the localized operation system. In Q1 2026, pure electric vehicles accounted for 57.6% of newly registered vehicles in Singapore — this means that to establish a foothold in this mature high-end market, it relies not on price tags, but on solid product power.

Since its launch, the Avatr 07 has gained recognition from 100,000 users globally, becoming the main sales model of Avatr, helping the brand's global cumulative sales break through 260,000 units. From the 70,000th to the 100,000th unit coming off the line, less than a year. More notably, the 100,000th Avatr 07 coming off the line on July 8 was a right-hand drive model, setting sail from Chongqing for the overseas market — this itself is a testament to its global ambition.

The "Common Choice" of Global Elites

Novoselov is not the first global elite to choose Avatr. Celebrities from all walks of life, such as the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, the King of Bhutan, and members of the Qatari Royal Family, had already chosen Avatr as their ride.

As of now, Avatr has entered 43 countries and regions, establishing 95 channel touchpoints. In 2026, Avatr will officially enter the European market; by 2030, it plans to enter over 110 countries and regions. Avatr Technology's globalization strategy is clear and firm — grasping overseas high-end market growth opportunities with localized product and service systems, continuously building a global new luxury intelligent electric vehicle leadership brand.

From "Value-for-Money Export" to "Value Recognition"

In the past, we used to say "Chinese cars going overseas", with the subtext often being "trading market share for value for money". But when a Nobel laureate, a world-class materials scientist, puts Chinese cars into their daily life, this narrative is being subverted — he chose not "adequate", but "good enough to be worth it".

The trust and choice from top global scientists is not only an affirmation of Avatr's product strength but also another example of Chinese brands continuously moving towards new heights in the global high-end market. When a person who deals with "future materials" every day is willing to treat Chinese cars as today's daily travel tools — this is more persuasive than any advertising slogan.

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