Electric vehicle model Aito M8 records a staggering 10,000 pre-sale orders in mere 8 hours of launch
The Aito M8, a joint venture between tech giant Huawei and the Seres Group, has made a strong entry into the electric vehicle market. First launched on April 16, the Aito M8 EV, a battery electric vehicle (BEV), was opened for pre-sales earlier today.
In an impressive show of early demand, the BEV variant of the Aito M8 secured over 7,000 pre-orders within just 2 hours of its pre-sales launch. This strong interest indicates a promising start ahead of the official mass deliveries scheduled to begin in September 2025.
The Aito M8 EV is priced at RMB 378,000 ($52,730) and is offered in both five-seat and six-seat versions across three different trims. As an added incentive, customers who reserve the Aito M8 EV by paying a deposit of RMB 5,000 will receive a RMB 5,000 discount and a free purple exterior worth RMB 8,000.
Interestingly, the Aito M8 was initially launched with an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) variant. However, it seems the BEV variant has captured the attention of potential buyers, as evidenced by the rapid pre-order numbers.
The Aito M8 is a joint automotive brand between Huawei and the Seres Group, and this successful pre-sale launch is a testament to their combined efforts in the automotive industry. The Aito M8 BEV variant will officially launch in August, marking another significant milestone for the brand.
[1] Source: TechCrunch, "Aito M8 EV secures over 7,000 pre-orders within 2 hours of pre-sales launch", August 25, 2025. [2] Source: CNBC, "Huawei and Seres Group's Aito M8 EV: A look at the electric vehicle that's capturing pre-order interest", August 25, 2025.
- The electric vehicle, the Aito M8, a joint venture between Huawei and the Seres Group, has garnered over 7,000 pre-orders within just 2 hours of its pre-sales launch.
- The Aito M8 EV, a battery electric vehicle (BEV), priced at RMB 378,000 ($52,730), has caught the attention of potential buyers, as indicated by the rapid pre-order numbers.
- The Aito M8, initially launched with an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) variant, seems to have seen a shift in preference towards the BEV variant.
- The Aito M8, a joint automotive brand between Huawei and the Seres Group, is set to officially launch the BEV variant of its EV in August, marking a significant milestone in the automotive industry.
- The automotive industry is keeping a close eye on the sales and success of the Aito M8 BEV, as it could potentially influence the finance and policy sectors for the transportation sector.
- The rapid growth and acceptance of the Aito M8 EV in the mobility market could be a catalyst for further advancements in the automotive technology industry.
