Pre-sales commence for the battery electric vehicle (BEV) variant of the M8 model, manufactured by Aito, a venture supported by Huawei, with a public launch scheduled for August.

Pre-sales commence for the battery electric vehicle (BEV) variant of the M8 model, manufactured by Aito, a venture supported by Huawei, with a public launch scheduled for August.

The automotive market is heating up with the release of several new electric SUVs, and two of the most anticipated models are the Aito M8 BEV and Li Auto's Li i8.

Aito, a Huawei-backed company, has started pre-sales for the battery electric vehicle (BEV) variant of its M8 SUV. The Aito M8 BEV, priced at around $65,000, offers a strong balance of luxury, range (705 km), and advanced technology. It is built on Huawei’s 800V high-voltage platform, featuring a 100 kWh battery with a CLTC range of up to 705 km. The vehicle's design is aerodynamic with a drag coefficient of 0.259 and has advanced features like retractable door handles and an animated LED tail light strip.

The Aito M8 BEV also integrates advanced tech including Huawei’s 192-channel LiDAR, a rear high-precision solid-state LiDAR, and five 4D millimeter-wave radars for smart driving assistance and active safety. Aito M8 BEV customers who pay a deposit receive a RMB 5,000 discount and a free purple exterior worth RMB 8,000.

Comparing the Aito M8 BEV to other electric SUVs, the Onvo L90 is a budget-friendly option with a base model under RMB 200,000 (~USD 28,000), making it notably cheaper than the Aito M8 BEV. However, detailed specs like range are not provided for the Onvo L90. The Li i8, on the other hand, is priced above RMB 500,000 (~USD 70,000) and offers two battery options (90.1 kWh and 97.8 kWh) delivering CLTC ranges of 670 km and 720 km respectively, slightly below or close to the M8’s 705 km range. The Li i8 emphasizes smart driving technology with Li Auto’s proprietary Mind VLA assisted driving and Hesai's ATL LiDAR system, focused on safety redundancy.

The Aito M8 BEV is expected to launch officially in August, offering five-seat and six-seat versions. On the other hand, the Li i8, Li Auto's first electric SUV, will launch on July 29. The Onvo L90, positioned as a more affordable option, will officially launch on July 31, initially available in six-seat variants, with a seven-seat version to follow later.

It's worth noting that the Aito M8 is Aito's fourth model, with other models including the Aito M5, Aito M7, and Aito M9. The Aito M7 is only available as EREV variants, while the Aito M5 and Aito M9 are available in both EREV and BEV variants. The Li i8 measures 5,085 mm in length, 1,960 mm in width, and 1,740 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,050 mm, making it slightly smaller than the Aito M8 BEV.

In conclusion, the Aito M8 BEV and Li i8 are two exciting new electric SUVs offering a balance of luxury, range, and advanced technology. The Aito M8 BEV provides a strong balance at around $65,000, while the Li i8, with its focus on smart driving technology, is priced above $70,000. The Onvo L90, a more budget-friendly option, will launch soon, offering competitive features but likely less range and tech.

1. The automotive industry is experiencing a surge with the introduction of innovative electric SUVs, such as the Aito M8 BEV and Li Auto's Li i8.
2. NIO, a Huawei-backed company, has commenced pre-sales for the battery electric vehicle (BEV) iteration of the M8 SUV, priced around $65,000.
3. The Aito M8 BEV, boasting a balance of luxury, extended range of 705 km, and cutting-edge technology, is built on Huawei’s 800V high-voltage platform.
4. The electric-vehicle market is expanding, with the Aito M8 BEV and Li Auto's Li i8 adding to the list of anticipated EV models.
5. To encourage sales, Aito offers a RMB 5,000 discount and a free purple exterior worth RMB 8,000 to customers who pay a deposit.
6. In comparison, the Onvo L90 is a more budget-friendly electric SUV, with a base model under RMB 200,000, though its detailed specifications remain undisclosed.
7. Li Auto's Li i8, priced above RMB 500,000, offers two battery options and a range of 670 km to 720 km, slightly below or equal to the range of the Aito M8 BEV.
8. The Li i8 prioritizes smart driving technology, featuring Li Auto's proprietary Mind VLA assisted driving and Hesai's ATL LiDAR system, whereas the Aito M8 BEV focuses on a balance of luxury, range, and advanced technology.

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