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AITO M5

AITO M5
$33,300.00
Brand: Aito
Category: Electric Cars
Available
  • Drive Type: RWD
  • Type: 5-door, 5-seat SUV
  • Self Driving: No
  • Airbags: Yes

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

5.8
  • PERFORMANCE 5 / 10
  • BATTERY 7 / 10
  • BODY 5 / 10
  • DISPLAYS 5 / 10
  • COMFORT 6 / 10
  • SAFETY 7 / 10

PROS

  1. Available as BEV or range extended EV
  2. Refined cabin with advanced driver assistance
  3. Balanced ride and handling for daily use

CONS

  1. Limited availability outside China
  2. Charging speed trails newer high voltage platforms

AITO M5 is a mid size electric SUV developed by Seres with Huawei technology input. It sits in the premium compact to mid size SUV segment with a five door crossover body.

The AITO M5 is sold as a pure battery EV and as a range extended EV. The BEV version uses a large lithium battery with a real world range suited for daily urban and highway use. The range extended version pairs a smaller battery with a petrol generator to push total driving range far beyond typical BEVs. DC fast charging supports quick top ups, while AC charging fits home and workplace use.

Pricing places the AITO M5 above mass market Chinese SUVs and below luxury European EVs. It suits buyers who want strong tech features, smooth ride quality, and flexible range options. Alternatives include Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion. A direct comparison often points to the Tesla Model Y due to similar size and performance focus.

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Full Electric Vehicle Specifications

MODEL

Available Trims / Variants AITO M5 BEV RWD
AITO M5 BEV AWD

LAUNCH

Reveal Date September 2022 (BEV version unveiled)
Availability Status In production / on sale
Country of origin China
Base Price (USD) USD 33,370 - RWD
USD 35,110 - AWD

BATTERY

Battery Capacity 80-83 kWh
Battery Chemistry LFP (LiFePO₄)
Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) 602 km (CLTC) for BEV RWD
552 km (CLTC) - AWD
Energy Consumption 20-21 kWh/100 km
Heat Pump
AC Charging (Max kW) AC charge time 10.5 hours full (slow charging) for AWD BEV Ultra trim
DC Charging (Max kW) DC charging (30-80%) ~ 0.5 hours - AWD BEV Ultra trim
Additional Notes battery under the floor
Battery warranty: 8 years or ~160,000 km

PERFORMANCE

Power Output (kW / hp) 272 PS ( 200 kW) RWD single motor - RWD
489 hp, dual motors (AWD) - AWD
Torque (Nm) 360 Nm - RWD
675 Nm - AWD
0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. 7.1 seconds - RWD
4.3 seconds - AWD
Top Speed (km/h / mph) 200 km/h - RWD
210 km/h - AWD
Transmission / Drive Single-speed gearbox

BODY

Body Style 5-door, 5-seat SUV
Platform / Architecture Shares underpinnings with Seres SF5; collaboration with Huawei (Huawei’s DriveONE architectures)
Dimensions (L×W×H mm) Length: 4,785 mm; Width: 1,930 mm; Height: ~1,620-1,625 mm
Wheelbase (mm) 2,880 mm
Ground Clearance (mm) 150 mm
Kerb Weight (kg) 2,335 kg
Suspension (Front / Rear) Independent double wishbone front, multi-link independent rear
Wheel Size (inches) 255/50 R19
Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) 369-776 L depending on configuration
Additional Notes Unibody body; doors 5; standard SUV structure

SAFETY

Airbags (count) Multiple – front, side-curtain etc depending on variant; 6 airbags in some markets
Driver Assistance (ADAS) Lane departure warning, lane keeping, blind spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, adaptive systems etc in higher trims
Autonomous Driving Level L2 level driver assist in the “Ultra” trim etc

COMFORT

Seating Capacity 5 seats; front seats typically with heating, ventilation etc in higher trims; rear seats with heating
Roof Type Panoramic / large roof – non-opening panoramic sunroof in many trims
Bluetooth / Wi-Fi Bluetooth, USB, voice recognition, OTA, facial recognition in some trims; HarmonyOS infotainment
Parking Aids Rear view camera; parking radar; sensors
Additional Notes Keyless entry/start etc typical of modern EVs; multiple driving modes (economy, comfort, sport)

DISPLAYS

Centre Screen (inches) 15.6-inch touchscreen
Driver's Display (inches) 10.2-10.4-inch full LCD digital cluster
Additional Notes Wireless charging pads (some versions), good connectivity, voice control, OTA updates etc.

LIGHTING

INFOTAINMENT & AUDIO

TECHNOLOGY

OWNERSHIP

Note

Additional Notes ICE part: The 1.5-L turbo engine is used only as a generator / range extender, does not directly drive the wheels in the EREV version.
Combined fuel consumption (with ICE) when in extended-mode is very low (~0.7 L/100 km mixed cycle) in WLTC for EREV RWD Ultra trimmed version.
Warranty on battery pack: ~8 years or 160,000 km in many cases

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Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct

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