Source: HIMA

Huawei-backed high-end NEV brand Maexstro’s S800 executive sedan reached 10,000 cumulative deliveries on December 16, 2025 in China, 202 days after its market debut. The milestone positions the car as the top-selling model in the country’s ultra-luxury bracket above CNY 700,000 (c. $99,700), a segment long dominated by international brands.

Source: HIMA

The model, developed by Huawei and JAC under the HIMA cooperation framework, has seen consistent growth since its launch on May 30, 2025. The S800 overtook imported executive sedans such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Porsche Panamera, and BMW 7 Series in September.

In November, its single-month sales exceeded the combined deliveries of the Panamera and 7 Series. Shifting consumer preferences for tech-enabled cars and rising confidence in domestic high-end manufacturing contributed to the S800’s success.

Pricing for the S800 ranges from CNY 708,000 to 1,018,000 (c. $100,800–$145,100) across four variants. The vehicle is positioned within the country’s million-class luxury EV market, where established German sedans remain its closest peers.

As of early December, Maexstro held more than 18,000 locked-in orders, indicating a pipeline of roughly 8,000 units still awaiting delivery. Monthly output has passed 2,000 units, and manufacturing lines are scaling toward 4,000 units per month.

Source: HIMA

The S800 is built on an 800V platform and offers both pure-electric and range-extended powertrains. Dual-motor and tri-motor configurations are available. The pure-electric dual-motor version accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds. The range-extended tri-motor variant is rated at 4.7 seconds, and the range-extended dual-motor version at 4.9 seconds.

Braking distance from 100 km/h is listed at 34.5 metres. The range-extended model features a 1.5-litre generator rated at 115 kW, with system output on the tri-motor setup reaching 635 kW.

Battery specifications differ across the lineup. Extended-range trims use a 65-kWh pack; the dual-motor model achieves a CLTC electric-only range of 400 km (249 miles) and a combined range of 1,333 km (828 miles). The tri-motor version delivers 365 km (227 miles) electric-only and 1,200 km (746 miles) combined. EREV’s 6C charging capability, the 10%–80% charge time is 10.5 minutes.

The pure-electric version incorporates a 97-kWh pack with a CLTC combined range of 702 km (436 miles) and supports 5C fast charging, enabling a 10%–80% charge in 12 minutes.

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The sedan measures 5,480 mm in length, 2,000 mm in width and 1,542 mm in height, with a 3,370-mm wheelbase. Four-seat and five-seat configurations are available. Six exterior colour options include four dual-tone schemes and two solid colours. The interior features a full-width triple-screen layout, electronic rear-view mirror displays, and five cabin colour themes.

The four-seat configuration incorporates zero-gravity executive seats with ventilation, heating, and massage, along with a partition for privacy. The five-seat version uses a panoramic roof, while the four-seat adopts a starlight ceiling.

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The S800 includes the Huawei ADS 4.0 driver-assistance system, the Hongmeng cockpit, and 43-speaker Huawei Sound audio with headrest speakers and a privacy audio shield between rows. Additional equipment includes the XHUD head-up display, digital mirrors, rear folding tables, a refrigerator, electrochromic privacy glass, 13 airbags, and a rear projection screen.

The chassis uses a front double-wishbone and rear five-link layout with dual-chamber air suspension and CDC damping. The vehicle maintains stability after a front-tire blowout at 120 km/h (75 mph) and can execute 80 km/h (50 mph) circular manoeuvres.

Coordinated control of the tri-motor system and rear steering enables a maximum 16-degree crab-steer mode and a 5.05-metre turning radius.

New Maexstro models planned for 2026, including a sedan, SUV, and MPV, will expand the brand’s high-end lineup.

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