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Entity Snapshot
The Aito M8 is a suv BEV from AITO, listed from $50,680 ex-factory. CLTC range is 705 km from a 100 kWh pack with 392 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Max / Ultra |
| Battery | NMC (CATL) · 100 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 705 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 392 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | 15 min (20-80%) |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $50,680 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | AWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (dual motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 392 kW |
| Torque | 598 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.3 s |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | Yes |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link (air) |
| 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 | 5190 mm |
| Width | 1999 mm |
| Height | 1795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3105 mm |
| Curb weight | 2640 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 18.62 m³
- Length grade
- large
- 40HQ units (rack/crate)
- 1 unit 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 | 5G NR (sub-6 GHz) |
| 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 | $50,680 |
| Standard import duty | $5,068 |
| Countervailing duty | $11,540 |
| VAT | $12,785 |
| 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) | $86,673 |
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 M8 (this model) | 100 kWh | 3105 mm | 15 min (20-80%) | $50,680 |
| Hongqi HQ9 | 20.14 kWh | 3200 mm | 25 min (20-80%) | $50,540 |
| NIO EC6 | 100 kWh | 2915 mm | 35 min (10-80%) | $50,270 |
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) | 705 km |
| Battery | 100 kWh |
| Battery type | NMC (CATL) |
| Motor power | 392 kW |
| Torque | 598 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h |
| Length | 5190 mm |
| Width | 1999 mm |
| Height | 1795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3105 mm |
| Curb weight | 2640 kg |
| Efficiency | 22.6 kWh/100km |
| Fast charge | 15 min (20-80%) |
Aito M8 (starting at $50,680) is a SUV from AITO.
- Battery: 100 kWh
- Motor power: 392 kW
- 0-100 km/h: 5.3 s
Overview
The Aito M8 is an all-wheel-drive battery-electric SUV from AITO. Specification highlights are Double wishbone front / Multi-link (air) rear suspension, 705 km of CLTC range, and 100 kWh of capacity. Priced from $50,680 ex-factory, the SUV battery-electric falls in the upper-mid tier. For this SUV battery-electric, Germany applies a 20.7% countervailing duty on top of the 10% standard tariff; the least-costly destination is Qatar, near +13.2% over base ($57,394 landed). As a SUV battery-electric, it is aimed at family and fleet buyers focused on upmarket positioning.
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 | $86,672 | +71.0% |
| France | EU | $87,245 | +72.1% |
| Netherlands | EU | $87,918 | +73.5% |
| Sweden | EU | $90,279 | +78.1% |
| Denmark | EU | $93,709 | +84.9% |
| Spain | EU | $87,628 | +72.9% |
| Italy | EU | $88,441 | +74.5% |
| Belgium | EU | $87,668 | +73.0% |
| Austria | EU | $87,045 | +71.8% |
| Portugal | EU | $89,064 | +75.7% |
| Ireland | EU | $89,064 | +75.7% |
| Poland | EU | $88,919 | +75.5% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $73,147 | +44.3% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $70,600 | +39.3% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $63,026 | +24.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $60,324 | +19.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $65,646 | +29.5% |
| Israel | Middle East | $68,838 | +35.8% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $57,394 | +13.2% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $89,392 | +76.4% |
| Australia | Oceania | $61,598 | +21.5% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $63,655 | +25.6% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $58,877 | +16.2% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $63,185 | +24.7% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $89,082 | +75.8% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $71,149 | +40.4% |
| Mexico | North America | $95,233 | +87.9% |
| Canada | North America | $63,500 | +25.3% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $86,619 | +70.9% |
| South Africa | Africa | $79,082 | +56.0% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $50,680 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $5,068 |
| Countervailing duty (18%) | $10,481 |
| VAT (19%) | $12,583 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $85,412 |
Premium over base price: +68.5%
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