<div id="readability-page-1" class="page"><figure id="attachment_141709"><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026052710424036.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1600" height="900" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026052710424036.jpg"/><figcaption id="caption-attachment-141709">An exterior image of the updated Aito M9. Credit: Aito</figcaption></figure><blockquote><ul><li>The standard version of the new Aito M9 starts at 479,800 yuan ($70,760), while the special extended Ultimate edition starts at 649,800 yuan.</li><li>Nio is also set to officially launch its new flagship SUV, the ES9.</li></ul></blockquote><p>Huawei-backed electric vehicle (EV) brand Aito officially launched the new generation of its M9 on Wednesday, pricing the flagship sport utility vehicle (SUV) from 479,800 yuan ($70,760).</p><p>The starting price remains unchanged from its predecessor, but is 20,000 yuan lower than the pre-sales price of 499,800 yuan announced on March 4.</p><p>The new model no longer offers four-seat variants, available only in five- and six-seat configurations. It continues to be offered in both extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) and battery electric vehicle (BEV) versions.</p>    <div>        <p><span>Join us on </span>            Telegram            <span> or </span>            Google News        </p>    </div><p>The new-generation Aito M9 comes in a total of eight variants, with starting prices ranging from 479,800 yuan to 659,800 yuan.</p><p>The new vehicle features upgraded dimensions. The standard Aito M9 measures 5,285 millimeters in length, 2,026 mm in width, and 1,845 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,125 mm.</p><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026052710422790.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1600" height="900" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026052710422790.jpg"/></p><p>To cater to the higher-end market, the two most expensive variants of the new-generation Aito M9 are dubbed the extended Ultimate edition, starting at 649,800 yuan and 659,800 yuan, respectively.</p><p>The extended models stretch the vehicle's length to 5,402 mm and increase the wheelbase to 3,236 mm, while the width and height remain unchanged.</p><p>The new Aito M9 is built on Huawei's new-generation DriveONE 800V high-voltage dual silicon carbide power platform. The pure electric version offers dual-motor and tri-motor options, delivering up to 903 horsepower.</p><p>The tri-motor variant can accelerate from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in just 3.99 seconds, while the dual-motor version takes 4.5 seconds.</p><p>The pure electric model is equipped with a large-capacity 120-kWh battery pack, providing a maximum range of 750 kilometers under the China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC) standards.</p><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026052710423355.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1600" height="900" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026052710423355.jpg"/></p><p>The EREV version features a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine combined with dual electric motors, offering a maximum CLTC pure electric range of 422 kilometers. With a full tank and full charge, its comprehensive CLTC range can reach up to 1,405 kilometers.</p><p>In terms of smart features, the new Aito M9 comes standard across all variants with Huawei's Qiankun ADS 5 autonomous driving system. The vehicle is equipped with six LiDARs, significantly enhancing autonomous driving safety.</p><p>Notably, Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO) is also set to launch its new flagship electric SUV, the ES9, in a few hours. This signals that competition in China's premium EV market is entering a new, white-hot phase.</p>    <div>        <div>            <p><img width="768" height="432" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026032310455920-768x432.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cnevpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026032310455920-768x432.jpg"/>                            </p>        </div>        <div>            <p>Huawei-backed Aito begins pre-sales of M6 SUV, updates M7 and M8 to boost sales</p>            <p>The Aito M6 SUV has opened for pre-sales starting at 269,800 yuan ($39,040), coming standard with an industry-leading 896-channel LiDAR system.</p>                    </div>    </div>    <p>($1 = 6.7812 yuan)</p>                                                                                </div>

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<p>Huawei-backed Aito has launched the updated M9 SUV, targeting premium buyers with prices starting at 479,800 yuan ($70,760) for the standard version and 649,800 yuan for the Ultimate edition. The new model features upgraded dimensions, enhanced performance with up to 903 horsepower, and a range of smart features including Huawei's autonomous driving system. The competition in China's premium EV market intensifies as Nio prepares to launch its ES9 SUV.</p>

- The updated Aito M9 SUV is priced from 479,800 yuan ($70,760), with an Ultimate edition starting at 649,800 yuan.  
- It features a range of eight variants, improved dimensions, and offers both electric and extended-range options, delivering up to 903 horsepower.  
- The vehicle is equipped with Huawei's Qiankun ADS 5 autonomous driving system and marks intensified competition in China's premium EV market with Nio's upcoming ES9 launch.

Huawei-backed Aito launches updated M9 SUV to target premium buyers