Chinese EV manufacturer Aito, a Seres Group brand, plans to enter the European market in autumn 2027 while expanding its battery production capacity in partnership with CATL.
Aito, a joint venture between Huawei and Seres, has confirmed its entry into the European market in the fall of 2027, following a showcase of its SUV lineup at the 2026 Paris Motor Show.
AITO, the luxury electric vehicle brand of Seres Group, plans to enter the European market by autumn 2027 and aims for a five-star Euro NCAP rating by 2026.
AITO, a Chinese luxury SUV brand backed by Seres, has scheduled its European market entry for the fall of 2027, showcasing four models at the 2026 Paris Motor Show.
Huawei-backed automotive brand Aito has confirmed its plans to enter the European market in autumn 2027, following the start of the EU vehicle approval process.
Huawei-backed automotive brand Aito plans to enter the European market in 2027 and will showcase four SUV models at the 2026 Paris Motor Show.
Huawei and Seres have formalized a new 5-year agreement to jointly manage the Aito brand following recent shifts in operational control.
Huawei's HIMA alliance saw September 2026 vehicle deliveries drop to 37,490 units, marking a fourth consecutive month of annual decline amid a restructuring of the Aito brand partnership.
Seres and Huawei are negotiating a new partnership structure for the Aito brand to further upgrade their exclusive dealership model.
Aito has opened pre-sales for the updated M8 SUV in China at a starting price of ¥389 800, as Seres takes a larger operational role in the brand's partnership with Huawei.
Aito will launch pre-sales for the refreshed M8 SUV on September 30, featuring Level 3 autonomous driving architecture and the Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 system.
Huawei has reorganized the brand hierarchy within its Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance, moving AITO to the end of the list as Seres takes the lead on operations.
Seres Group plans to expand its AITO vehicle lineup into the sedan and MPV segments using its proprietary AI-driven Magic Cube 2.0 technology platform.
AITO has announced the upcoming pre-sale of its new M8 model, which features L3 autonomous driving architecture and will be available in both extended-range and pure electric versions.
Seres confirms that the transition to exclusive retail channels for AITO vehicles will not impact its long-term technical partnership with Huawei.
Huawei and Seres have updated their partnership model, with Seres taking the lead on operations while Huawei maintains control over design and quality for upcoming AITO vehicles.
AITO has launched a comprehensive OTA update for its Wenjie vehicle series, adding time-of-use charging data, enhanced navigation features, and expanded HarmonyOS cockpit capabilities.
AITO has unveiled the design and technical specifications of its new M8 flagship SUV, which will be available in both pure electric and range-extender versions.
Huawei executive Richard Yu confirmed that the company continues to lead the design of new Aito vehicles, with a new flagship M8 SUV and a luxury Maextro model on the way.
Seres Group Chairman Zhang Xinghai denied rumors of a breakup with Huawei, confirming that the partnership is evolving toward an exclusive operational model.
