CATL signs long-term strategic deal with Seres to expand Aito battery capacity
Aito will continue using CATL batteries across its lineup, with total annual capacity set to exceed 20 GWh after a joint project is completed.
Aito will continue using CATL batteries across its lineup, with total annual capacity set to exceed 20 GWh after a joint project is completed.
Aito has begun EU whole-vehicle type approval work and will showcase 4 SUVs at the Paris Motor Show.
Aito showcased 4 SUVs — the Aito 9, Aito 8, Aito 7 and Aito 6 — at the 2026 Paris Motor Show.
The model is Aiva’s first production vehicle since the brand’s launch in June, measuring 4,999 mm in length.
Aito will remain in HIMA, while Huawei will continue to lead operations across the alliance’s 4 other brands.
The updated model will come standard with Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 5 across the lineup, with the battery-electric version offering a range of up to 830 km.
The updated Aito M8 starts at 389,800 yuan ($57,880) in pre-sales, 30,000 yuan above its predecessor’s starting price.
Huawei and Seres are deepening their partnership about 2 weeks after announcing a shift in control of the Aito brand’s operations.
Aito will remain in HIMA, while Huawei will continue to lead operations across the alliance’s 4 other brands.
Aiva is discussing a battery swap solution with CATL, with its first production model, the ME7, set to debut by the end of 2026.