China's セレス announced that September new energy vehicle sales rose 20.7% month on month to 29,271 units, while cumulative deliveries of the AITO M9 series surpassed 40,000 units in 16 weeks.
China's mid-tier automaker セレス, a new energy vehicle manufacturer, released its September production and sales data. New energy vehicle sales totaled 29,271 units, an increase of 20.7% from the previous month. The results indicated that the M9 series plays a leading role in AITO's premium market segment.
The AITO M9, a premium smart SUV, surpassed 40,000 cumulative deliveries in 16 weeks. Market participants believe sales of models priced above RMB500,000 are leading the way. Initial deliveries of the AITO M9 Ultimate extended-range edition began in September, highlighting the combination of technology and luxury.
The company also emphasized that presales of new products and technological innovation are progressing in parallel. The New M8 began presales on 30 September, with a starting price of RMB389,800 (approximately ¥9.2 million). It is designed to come standard with Level 3 autonomous driving and features the latest ADS system and an omnidirectional 3D integrated sensing system.
Huawei and セレス agreed to deepen their five-year cooperation and jointly advance the AITO business. AITO's user base currently exceeds 1.2 million, making the partnership an important one supporting the brand's growth stage.