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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 By User3204 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=130657212
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 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 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