Seres has unveiled its upcoming SUV EV, the Aito M5e, on official photos. The car utilizes a drivetrain designed by Chinese IT giant Huawei.
Buyers will be able to choose between one
electric motor rated at 272 PS or two churning out 496 PS. The traction battery is of the LiFePO4 type, but its size
and characteristics remain unannounced. The body is 4,785 x 1,930 x 1,620 mm
large (L/W/H) with 2,880 mm of wheelbase. Wheels come in 19 and 20 inches.
Huawei handled the development of the
on-board electronics and the infotainment system software as well. The
interface offers next to zero physical controls, relegating all major functions
to the central touchscreen. Inexplicably enough, the wide console between the
front seats only has one cup holder in it.
Compared to the Aito M5 Hybrid shown in
the attached video, the M5e has a different front bumper lacking the large air
intake. This makes sense, because electric motors do not require nearly as much
air cooling as ICE engines do. Other than that, the exterior styling is similar
or identical to that of the hybrid.
