Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA), the automotive retail platform under Huawei, announced that the Maextro S800 flagship sedan has received more than 6,500 confirmed orders in the first month following its official market debut on May 30. The full-size sedan is priced between 708,000 yuan and 1,018,000 yuan (approx. 98,900 to 142,200 USD), depending on configuration.

Huawei previously reported receiving 1,000 orders within the first hour, 1,600 orders in 24 hours, and 2,100 orders in 48 hours. By June 18 (day 19), the number exceeded 5,000. The S800 competes in the same segment as the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class (from 1,468,000 yuan or approx. 204,570 USD) and BYD’s Yangwang U7.

Vehicle architecture and exterior specifications

The Maextro S800 is built on a new modular platform referred to by the company as the “Xuanwu architecture.” According to Huawei and JAC, the body comprises 10 horizontal and nine longitudinal structural members, with a torsional stiffness rating of 53,300 N·m/deg. The vehicle is equipped with 13 airbags and a four-lock safety system.

Dimensions of the vehicle are 5,480 mm (length) × 2,000 mm (width) × 1,536 mm (height), with a wheelbase of 3,370 mm. The manufacturer reports a drag coefficient of 0.206 Cd. Features include smart power-operated doors that utilize millimetre-wave radar and lidar to detect obstacles and adjust the door angle up to 77°. A lighting system projects a welcome pattern during entry.

Six colour options are offered, including four dual-tone finishes such as Dawn Gold/Black and Wildland Brown/Gold. The vehicle also comes with three optional wheel designs: “Sunshine,” “Moonlight,” and “Starlight.”

Interior layout and equipment

The Maextro S800 is available in both five-seat and four-seat configurations. Features include three dashboard screens, a head-up display, rear seat recliners, a refrigerator, tray tables, and an overhead panoramic starlight dome. Rear passengers can use a detachable touchscreen armrest to control HVAC, seating adjustments, privacy audio, and lighting.

Huawei reports that the vehicle features 43 audio speakers with a peak output of 2,920 W, and noise levels in the cabin reach 56.7 dB at 60 km/h on rough road surfaces. The vehicle also incorporates active noise cancellation (RNC), laminated acoustic glass, and over 40 kilograms of sound insulation materials.

Powertrain configurations and performance

The Maextro S800 is available in two versions: pure electric (EV) and extended-range electric (EREV).

The EV models use an 800V high-voltage platform, a 97 kWh battery, and 5C fast charging, which the company claims supports a 10%–80% charge in 12 minutes. The reported CLTC range is 702 km, and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is listed at 4.3 seconds.

EREV models are equipped with a 1.5-litre generator (115 kW output), a 65 kWh battery, and either a dual-motor (390 kW) or tri-motor (635 kW) powertrain. The EREV dual-motor version offers an electric-only range of 400 km and a total range of 1,333 km. The tri-motor version provides a 365 km electric range and a combined range of 1,200 km, with a 0–100 km/h acceleration time of 4.7 seconds.

The vehicle weighs approximately 2.6 tons and is equipped with a dual-chamber air suspension system, a front double wishbone suspension, and a rear five-link suspension, as well as multi-mode all-wheel steering. The braking distance from 100 km/h to 0 is listed as 34.5 meters.

Driver assistance and sensing technologies

The Maextro S800 debuts with Huawei’s ADS 4.0 advanced driver assistance system. According to the company, the system integrates 36 sensors, including lidar, cameras, radar, and ultrasonic components. Huawei states the system is capable of managing low-speed manoeuvres in narrow urban conditions, including sharp-angle U-turns and blind intersections.

HarmonyOS is utilized across the vehicle’s infotainment and control interface, encompassing the head-up display, seat management system, and personalized user profiles.

Variant	Seats	Powertrain	Max Output	Battery	EV Range (CLTC)	Combined Range	0–100 kph	Price
EV Dual‑Motor	5	Pure Electric	390 kW (523 hp)	97 kWh, 800 V, 5C	702 km	–	4.3 s	708,000 yuan (~ 98,900 USD)
EREV Dual‑Motor	5	1.5 T Generator + Dual Motor	390 kW (523 hp)	65 kWh, 6C	400 km	1,333 km	4.9 s	708,000 yuan (~ 98,900 USD)
EREV Tri‑Motor	5	1.5 T Generator + Tri Motor	635 kW (852 hp)	65 kWh, 6C	365 km	1,200 km	4.7 s	788,000 yuan (~ 110,000 USD)
EV Dual‑Motor	4	Pure Electric	390 kW (523 hp)	97 kWh, 800 V, 5C	702 km	–	4.3 s	818,000 yuan (~ 114,200 USD)
EREV Tri‑Motor	4	1.5 T Generator + Tri Motor	635 kW (852 hp)	65 kWh, 6C	365 km	1,200 km	4.7 s	1,018,000 yuan (~ 142,200 USD)

Manufacturing and sales channel

Maextro is a joint brand created by Huawei and JAC, with Huawei providing key electronic systems, software, and sales infrastructure through its HIMA network. At the same time, JAC manages vehicle assembly and platform engineering. A dedicated production facility was constructed for Maextro vehicles, with a planned annual output capacity of 100 billion yuan (approximately 13.95 billion USD) and target volumes exceeding 100,000 vehicles per year.

Deliveries for the Maextro S800 are expected to begin in August 2025.