Huawei-backed AITO M8 Reaches 20,000 Deliveries in 45 Days

Huawei backed AITO M8 hit 20,000 deliveries within 45 days after its launch on April 16th, announced by HIMA (Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance) backed by Huawei.

The AITO M8, co-built by Huawei and Seres Group, was launched on April 16, targeting the middle-class family users with the need for hi-tech, safety and long range, perfectly competing with Li Auto L8 EREV.

The mid-to-large M8 SUV measures 5,190 (H) × 1,999 (W) × 1,795 (H) mm with a 3,105 mm wheelbase, offering six EREV variants:

- Max: RMB 359,800 (USD 49,900) for 5-seater edition, and RMB 369,800 (USD 51,400) for 6-seater edition;

- Max+: RMB 379,800 (USD 52,800) for 5-seater edition, and RMB 399,800 (USD 55,600) for 6-seater edition;

- Ultra: RMB 429,800 (USD 59,700) for 5-seater edition, and RMB 449,800 (USD 62,500) for 6-seater edition;

Technical Specifications  

With the core technologies, including HUAWEI ADS 3.3 and 1.5T range-extender (118 kW), M8 is a strong contender in its class.

- HUAWEI ADS 3.3 integrates 30 sensors (192-beam roof-mounted LiDAR + rear solid-state LiDAR + 5 4D millimeter-wave radars).

- The 1.5T range-extender (118 kW) co-works with front 165 kW + rear 227 kW motors provide with a robust power for the car.

- The battery provides 161km or 240km pure-electric range, and a combined range up to 1,526km.

Production Ramp-Up and Delivery Timelines

As far as we know, the model secured 20,000+ orders in the first hour after its launch, exceeding 80,000 orders on May 20th. The factory has shifted to double-shift full-capacity production to accelerating the speed of delivery to ensure 20,000 to 30,000 units delivered in June. Current order-to-delivery cycles stand at 8–10 weeks.

*(Exchange rate: RMB 7.2 = USD 1)*