The Aito M8 full-size new vitality SUV from Huawei and Seres turned the most secure automobile in China, scoring 93.7% within the C-NCAP security and crash take a look at. It bought the “5 stars +” grade, surpassing the Xiaomi SU7 and different automobiles evaluated by the 2024 security commonplace.
The Aito M8 was initially launched in China with an EREV powertrain in April 2025. It quickly changed into a scorching vendor with cumulative deliveries of 56,748 models (information from China EV DataTracker). It’s a giant crossover priced between 359,800 – 449,800 yuan (50,140 – 62,680 USD). This mannequin made headlines in China as soon as once more after scoring the “5 stars +” grade within the C-NCAP crash take a look at.
The C-NCAP crash and security analysis take a look at is organized by the China Automotive Expertise and Analysis Heart (CATARC). The C-NCAP contains exams for car occupants, susceptible highway customers, and security help capabilities. Fashions in these exams are evaluated on a scale from 0 to 100%. After which these percentages are transformed into stars to make the consequence extra comprehensible.
The C-NCAP evaluated the entry-level Aito M8 EREV with six seats inside. This model adopts a 37 kWh LFP battery pack from CATL and a LiDAR sensor on the roof. Its retail value is 369,900 yuan (51,530 USD) in China. Examined vehicles had been purchased anonymously at a random seller with the company’s cash.
Aito M8 security efficiency
The Aito M8 scored greater than 5 stars within the C-NCAP with an actual efficiency of 93.7%. It’s the highest amongst vehicles evaluated by the 2024 security commonplace, together with the Xiaomi SU7 sedan, which bought 93.5%. The Aito M8 scored highest within the Energetic Security class (96.34%). Its efficiency is 9.99% increased than the common outcomes of vehicles evaluated by C-NCAP. Its Automated Emergency Braking (AEB) and lighting effectiveness virtually bought a full rating.
The Aito M8 Max bought 96.26% within the occupant safety phase (5.62% increased than common). The automobile carried out nicely in an actual car collision, scoring 83.3 factors out of 88. C-NCAP crash exams embody frontal full-width barrier collision, frontal 50% overlapping transferring deformable barrier collision, deformable cellular barrier aspect influence, and aspect pillar collision.
Efficiency within the susceptible highway customers (VRU) safety class reached 86.03%. It’s 7.34% increased than common. This take a look at contains pedestrians’ leg and head safety, and exams of the AEB operate.
We listed the listing of vehicles with the best total efficiency within the 2024 commonplace C-NCAP security and crash analysis take a look at.
- Aito M8 EREV – 93.7%
- Xiaomi SU7 – 93.5%
- Zeekr Combine – 91.8%
- Mazda EZ-6 – 90.8%
- Li Auto L6 – 90.5%
Extra concerning the Aito M8
The Aito M8 is a full-size SUV with dimensions of 5190/1999/1795 mm. Its wheelbase reaches 3,105 mm. Due to a modern entrance finish and retractable door handles, the Aito M8 EREV boasts a drag coefficient of 0,259 Cd. It rides on R20 or R21 wheels. The inside of the Aito M8 has two seat format variants. The primary presents two rows with 5 seats. The second choice is a six-seat automobile with three rows.
The Aito M8 EREV is powered by a dual-motor 4WD with a peak energy of 392 kW (526 hp). Below the hood, this SUV has a 1.5-liter turbocharged vary extender. The battery is both LFP or ternary NMC with a capability of 37 kWh or 53.4 kWh. The CLTC vary is 201 km and 310 km, respectively. The combined vary reaches 1,405 km or 1,526 km, respectively.
