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Aito history under Seres Group. Origin: China. Status: Active. AITO is a Chinese premium NEV brand co-created by Huawei and Seres Group, leveraging Huawei's HarmonyOS and ADS technologies to produce popular smart EVs including the M5, M7, and M9 series.

Chronological Storyline (16 Milestones)

Dec 2, 2021 CE

AITO brand officially launched

Huawei and Seres Group jointly announced the creation of the AITO (Add Intelligence to Auto) brand, aiming to integrate Huawei's smart automotive solutions with Seres' EV manufacturing capabilities. #China #SeresGroup #Independent · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AITO_Auto

Mar 5, 2022 CE

AITO M5 deliveries begin

The first AITO model, the M5, a PHEV/BEV crossover built on Seres' DE-i platform, began customer deliveries, featuring Huawei's HarmonyOS smart cockpit. #China #SeresGroup #DualMotor · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AITO_M5

A 2022 Seres AITO M5 photographed in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China
A 2022 Seres AITO M5 photographed in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China
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Jul 4, 2022 CE

AITO M7 flagship SUV launched

AITO introduced the M7, a large 6-seat PHEV/BEV SUV, further cementing the brand's position in the premium Chinese NEV market with advanced autonomous driving features. #China #SeresGroup #DriveByWire · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AITO_M7

AITO M7 II
AITO M7 II
By JustAnotherCarDesigner - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=181748543
Sep 6, 2022 CE

AITO M5 EV pure electric variant debuts

The fully electric BEV version of the AITO M5 was launched, utilizing Huawei's DriveONE electric drive system and offering a CLTC range of up to 620 km. #China #SeresGroup #800VArchitecture · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AITO_M5_EV

Apr 17, 2023 CE

AITO brand trademark transferred to Huawei

Huawei officially registered the 'AITO' trademark, transferring full ownership from Seres Group to Huawei, signaling deeper strategic control over the brand's direction. #China #SeresGroup #Independent · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AITO_Auto

Sep 12, 2023 CE

New AITO M7 launched with major updates

The redesigned AITO M7 was released with Huawei's ADS 2.0 advanced driver assistance system, leading to record-breaking pre-orders and significantly boosting Seres' stock. #China #SeresGroup #DriveByWire · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AITO_M7

Nov 9, 2023 CE

Huawei announces Luxe separation

Huawei announced that its smart vehicle business would be separated into a new brand, Luxe, while AITO would remain a collaborative brand with Seres Group. #China #SeresGroup #Independent · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AITO_Auto

Dec 26, 2023 CE

AITO M9 flagship SUV officially launched

The AITO M9, a full-size luxury SUV built on Huawei's T1 platform, was launched featuring advanced Huawei ADS 2.0 and a projected AR HUD system. #China #SeresGroup #800VArchitecture · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AITO_M9

AITO M9 II
AITO M9 II
By JustAnotherCarDesigner - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=193506152
Apr 23, 2024 CE

AITO M5 new generation unveiled

The new generation AITO M5 was unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show, featuring an updated exterior design and Huawei's latest ADS 3.0 autonomous driving technology. #China #SeresGroup #LFPBattery · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AITO_M5

May 31, 2024 CE

AITO M7 Ultra variant launched

AITO released the M7 Ultra, an upgraded version featuring enhanced LiDAR integration and improved urban autonomous driving capabilities via Huawei ADS. #China #SeresGroup #DriveByWire · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AITO_M7

Jul 2, 2024 CE

AITO M9 deliveries surpass 100,000 units

The AITO M9 achieved a major milestone by delivering over 100,000 units within six months of its launch, becoming the top-selling vehicle in China's 500,000 yuan+ NEV segment. #China #SeresGroup #Independent · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AITO_M9

Aug 26, 2024 CE

Seres Group invests further in AITO joint venture

Seres Group announced a significant additional investment into its joint venture with Huawei to expand AITO's production capacity and R&D for future models. #China #SeresGroup #Independent · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seres_Group

Sep 10, 2024 CE

AITO M9 five-seat version launched

AITO introduced a five-seat configuration for the M9 flagship SUV, catering to consumer demand for more versatile seating arrangements in the premium segment. #China #SeresGroup #800VArchitecture · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AITO_M9

Jan 20, 2025 CE

AITO M8 enters pre-production

Spy shots and official teasers confirmed the AITO M8, a mid-size SUV, entered pre-production testing, slated to fill the gap between the M7 and M9. #China #SeresGroup #LFPBattery · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AITO_Auto

Apr 16, 2025 CE

AITO brand expands to international markets

Seres Group and Huawei announced plans to export AITO vehicles to European and Middle Eastern markets, beginning with the M9 flagship SUV. #China #SeresGroup #Independent · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AITO_Auto

Jan 15, 2026 CE

AITO achieves cumulative 1 million deliveries

AITO announced it had delivered over one million vehicles cumulatively since its inception, solidifying its status as a dominant force in the premium NEV market. #China #SeresGroup #Independent · Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AITO_Auto