Huawei-supported Aito initiates pre-sales for its M8 battery-electric vehicle model, with an official release scheduled for August.
Three Electric SUVs Set to Shake Up the Market: A Comparative Analysis of the Onvo L90, Aito M8 BEV, and Li i8
July is shaping up to be an exciting month for electric SUV enthusiasts, as three new models are set to hit the market. Let's take a closer look at the Onvo L90, Aito M8 BEV, and Li i8 Electric SUV, and compare their specifications and features.
Onvo L90
The Onvo L90 is a large, family-focused, three-row SUV that emphasizes spaciousness, high power, advanced safety, and premium interior with smart AI features. It boasts a length of 5,145 mm, a width of 1,998 mm, and a height of 1,786 mm, with a wheelbase of 3,110 mm. The pre-sales price, including the battery pack, is RMB 279,900.
The L90 is equipped with a 900V electrical architecture capable of fast-charging from 10% to 80% in 25 minutes with its standard 85 kWh battery. It also features a HUD instead of a traditional cluster, a 17.3-inch 3K roof screen and 8-inch rear screen, a 23-speaker Dolby Atmos sound system, 12-way front and optional zero-gravity 10-way 2nd-row seats, a refrigerator in the cabin, and advanced active safety with 45 features including end-to-end AEB.
Aito M8 BEV
The Aito M8 BEV is a large electric SUV with an emphasis on technology and luxury. Although less detailed data is available, its performance and range are expected to be competitive. The M8 BEV measures 5,190 mm in length, 1,999 mm in width, and 1,795 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,105 mm.
The M8 BEV is equipped with Huawei's 192-channel LiDAR, one rear-facing high-precision solid-state LiDAR, and five 4D millimeter-wave radars. It also features a rich multimedia system, an AI assistant, luxury materials, and advanced driver assistance systems. The M8 BEV has a starting price of RMB 378,000 ($52,780).
Li i8 Electric SUV
The Li i8 Electric SUV appears to be a smaller, likely mid-size SUV with moderate power and range, targeting a different segment or positioning. Precise specifications are less documented.
Comparative Analysis
The Onvo L90 stands out as a large, family-focused, three-row SUV emphasizing spaciousness, high power (up to 440 kW AWD), advanced safety, and premium interior with smart AI features and fast charging. It supports a large frunk and extensive cargo volume, with a strong focus on energy efficiency and aerodynamics.
The Aito M8 BEV is a large electric SUV with emphasis on technology and luxury but somewhat less detailed data is available here. Its performance and range are expected to be competitive but slightly below the flagship specs of the Onvo L90.
The Li i8 Electric SUV appears to be a smaller, likely mid-size SUV with moderate power and range, targeting a different segment or positioning. Precise specifications are less documented.
This comparison relies mainly on the very detailed and up-to-date information about the Onvo L90, while the Aito M8 BEV and Li i8 details are less comprehensive in the available sources and thus summarized with estimated or inferred data where necessary.
Launch Dates
- The Onvo L90 will officially launch on July 31, initially available in six-seat variants, with a seven-seat version to follow later.
- Prior to the launch of the Aito M8 BEV, Li Auto will launch the Li i8 on July 29, its first electric SUV.
- The Aito M8 was launched on April 16, initially offering only extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) variants.
Pre-sales and Pricing
- Huawei-backed Aito has started pre-sales for the battery electric vehicle (BEV) variant of its M8 SUV.
- The Aito M8 BEV has a starting price of RMB 378,000 ($52,780).
- The Onvo L90's pre-sales price, including the battery pack, is RMB 279,900.
Innovative Technology
- The Huawei DriveONE electric drive can save 30 percent of the cabin and trunk space and support safety redundancy for higher levels of assisted driving.
- Richard Yu, executive director and chairman of Huawei's consumer business group, announced that the Aito M8 BEV will debut the industry's first Huawei DriveONE seven-in-one electric drive with dual redundant power supply.
- The Aito M8 BEV will be built on Huawei's 800-volt high-voltage platform and come standard with a 100-kWh battery pack from CATL.
These three electric SUVs are set to bring exciting innovation and competition to the market. Stay tuned for more updates as they become available.
- The Onvo L90 combines family-focus, spaciousness, high power, advanced safety, and premium AI-driven interiors, with a pre-sales price of RMB 279,900 and fast-charging capabilities.
- The Aito M8 BEV, a large luxury electric SUV, boasts Huawei's advanced technology, including a Huawei DriveONE electric drive and a 100-kWh battery pack from CATL, with a starting price of RMB 378,000.
- The Li i8 Electric SUV, a smaller mid-size SUV, targets a different market segment with moderate power and range, though specifications are less documented.
- The Onvo L90 excels in energy efficiency, aerodynamics, strong cargo volume, and frunk space, making it a compelling choice for users prioritizing these features.
- With the launch of the Li i8 on July 29, Li Auto precedes the July 31 launch of the Onvo L90, while the Aito M8 BEV pre-sales are already underway.
- The automotive industry witnessed Huawei's unveiling of the Aito M8 BEV's debut, featuring the industry's first Huawei DriveONE seven-in-one electric drive with dual redundant power supply.
- Electric vehicle sales are poised for a significant boost with the influx of innovative gadgets and technology-driven features, as represented by these three electric SUVs.
