The AITO M8 pure electric version officially opened for pre-orders this morning， July 25th. Richard Yu， CEO of Huawei’s Consumer Business Group， announced that all models will come standard with a spacious 149-liter smart electric front trunk. A key highlight is the consistent use of a 100 kWh battery from CATL across all configurations， eliminating any hybrid variations.
The AITO M8 pure electric is offered in three trim levels: Max+ Long Range， Max+ Four-Wheel Drive， and Ultra Four-Wheel Drive， with pre-sale prices set at 378，000， 398，000， and 448，000 RMB respectively. This pricing positions the M8 pure electric in a competitive segment of the premium EV market， directly challenging established players.
The vehicle’s design language mirrors that of the extended-range version， built upon Huawei’s advanced Turing platform. It features an enhanced front double-wishbone suspension and a rear five-link suspension system. Furthermore， all models are equipped with dual-chamber air suspension and EDC (Electronic Damping Control) continuous variable damping shock absorbers. A significant technological advancement is the debut of Huawei’s 800V silicon carbide high-voltage seven-in-one electric drive system， which promises improved power efficiency and faster charging capabilities.
The Max and Max+ trims come standard with the aforementioned large smart front trunk， the “Shu Yun” dual-comfort front passenger seat (which can be folded)， zero-gravity second-row seats (exclusive to the six-seater variant)， and a streaming media rear-view mirror. The Ultra variant further enhances the luxury and technology quotient with features like a million-pixel projection headlight， smart electric doors， and an intelligent projection system， catering to consumers seeking the latest in automotive innovation.
In terms of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS)， the AITO M8 pure electric is equipped with a comprehensive sensor suite: one 192-line LiDAR， one high-precision solid-state LiDAR， five 4D millimeter-wave radars (including a front three-distributed 4D millimeter-wave radar array)， eleven high-definition cameras， and twelve ultrasonic radars. Upon delivery， the vehicle will feature Huawei’s Kunlun ADS 4.0 intelligent driving system， offering industry-leading autonomous driving capabilities and a sophisticated user experience.
While specific powertrain information has not been fully disclosed， the adoption of a new motor design suggests a distinct performance profile compared to the extended-range version. Regarding range， the standard 100 kWh CATL battery provides a CLTC range of 705 km for the rear-wheel-drive model and 655 km for the four-wheel-drive variant. This substantial battery capacity， coupled with the efficient electric drive system， aims to alleviate range anxiety for many potential buyers.
