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Entity Snapshot
The Aito M5 is a suv BEV from AITO, listed from $32,370 ex-factory. CLTC range is 620 km from a 83 kWh pack with 200 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Standard (base) |
| Battery | NMC (CATL) · 83 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 620 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 200 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | 30 min (20-80%) |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $32,370 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | AWD (dual motor) |
| Motor type | PMSM (dual motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 200 kW |
| Torque | 360 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.1 s |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | Yes |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link |
| Brakes | Front ventilated disc / rear disc |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | N/A |
Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.
Dimensions & Logistics
| Length | 4785 mm |
| Width | 1930 mm |
| Height | 1625 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2880 mm |
| Curb weight | 2220 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 15.01 m³
- Length grade
- compact–midsize
- 40HQ units (rack/crate)
- 2 units estimate
Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.
Market Compliance & Export Profile
| HS code | 87038000 — 87038000 — electrically propelled motor vehicles (BEV) |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter required for EU; or OEM EU-spec port |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Network bands | N/A |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs CCS2/Type 2 adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate. |
China-market vehicles use the GB/T charging standard; EU destinations require a CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter or an OEM EU-spec port. Infotainment language and cellular band support are N/A where the manufacturer has not published export-spec details.
Estimated Landed Cost by Market
Estimated total import cost to each destination — duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight and compliance.
Confidence: Medium · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany
| Base price | $32,370 |
| Standard import duty | $3,237 |
| Countervailing duty | $7,371 |
| VAT | $8,166 |
| RoRo freight EV Hub estimate | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance EV Hub estimate | $350 |
| Certification EV Hub estimate | $3,250 |
| Registration EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Inland transport EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Estimated landed cost (total) | $57,743 |
Benchmarking Matrix
Same-segment, nearest-price competitors selected from the EV Hub catalog (517-vehicle pool). FOB column uses the ex-factory reference price.
| Model | Battery | Wheelbase | Fast charge | FOB (ref.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aito M5 (this model) | 83 kWh | 2880 mm | 30 min (20-80%) | $32,370 |
| BYD Tang L | 100.5 kWh | 2950 mm | N/A | $32,370 |
| GAC Motor ES9 | 25.57 kWh | 2920 mm | 20 min (30-80%) | $32,370 |
Source: EV Hub catalog (manufacturer specifications). Figures are for reference comparison only.
Data Sources & Verification
- ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
- ✓ EU Reg 2024/2754 tariff rates (standard & countervailing duty)
- ✓ Market VAT / GST rates (official legislation)
- ≈ RoRo freight
- ≈ Certification
- ≈ Registration
- ≈ Customs clearance
- ≈ Landed cost total · 40HQ packing
Data source: EV Hub catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21 · Confidence: Medium · Status: Pending review
Specifications
| Price basis | China ex-factory price (MSRP) |
| Powertrain | BEV |
| Body type | SUV |
| Range (CLTC) | 620 km |
| Battery | 83 kWh |
| Battery type | NMC (CATL) |
| Motor power | 200 kW |
| Torque | 360 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.1 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h |
| Length | 4785 mm |
| Width | 1930 mm |
| Height | 1625 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2880 mm |
| Curb weight | 2220 kg |
| Efficiency | 19.5 kWh/100km |
| Fast charge | 30 min (20-80%) |
Aito M5 (starting at $32,370) is a SUV from AITO.
- Battery: 83 kWh
- Motor power: 200 kW
- 0-100 km/h: 7.1 s
Overview
Aito M5 is an SUV battery-electric from AITO, in dual-motor all-wheel-drive form. It carries MacPherson strut front / Multi-link rear suspension, 0–100 km/h in 7.1 seconds, and a CLTC-rated range of 620 km. The $32,370 ex-factory price places this SUV battery-electric in the mid-market band. For this SUV battery-electric, Germany’s estimate carries a 20.7% countervailing duty over the 10% base tariff — the lowest landed premium is Qatar at roughly +17.9% over base (about $38,168 landed). As a SUV battery-electric, it is aimed at importers targeting the family-SUV segment comparing segment landed premiums.
Landed Cost by Market
Estimated landed cost to import this vehicle into key export markets, including import duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight, and compliance costs.
| Destination | Region | Total landed (USD) | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | EU | $57,743 | +78.4% |
| France | EU | $58,073 | +79.4% |
| Netherlands | EU | $58,502 | +80.7% |
| Sweden | EU | $59,892 | +85.0% |
| Denmark | EU | $63,322 | +95.6% |
| Spain | EU | $58,212 | +79.8% |
| Italy | EU | $58,782 | +81.6% |
| Belgium | EU | $58,252 | +80.0% |
| Austria | EU | $57,873 | +78.8% |
| Portugal | EU | $59,162 | +82.8% |
| Ireland | EU | $59,162 | +82.8% |
| Poland | EU | $59,017 | +82.3% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $48,978 | +51.3% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $47,712 | +47.4% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $42,441 | +31.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $40,137 | +24.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $43,536 | +34.5% |
| Israel | Middle East | $45,720 | +41.2% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $38,168 | +17.9% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $58,631 | +81.1% |
| Australia | Oceania | $41,457 | +28.1% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $42,598 | +31.6% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $39,285 | +21.4% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $42,037 | +29.9% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $58,596 | +81.0% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $47,199 | +45.8% |
| Mexico | North America | $63,373 | +95.8% |
| Canada | North America | $43,101 | +33.2% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $57,698 | +78.2% |
| South Africa | Africa | $52,761 | +63.0% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $32,370 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $3,237 |
| Countervailing duty (18%) | $6,694 |
| VAT (19%) | $8,037 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $56,938 |
Premium over base price: +75.9%
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