In the world of ultra-luxury sedans, we often think of names like Rolls Royce, Mercedes-Maybach, and Bentley. But now, a new brand from China wants to intervene – Huawei!
Yes, that's right! The well-known company that makes smartphones and smart devices has entered the luxury segment, starting with the Maextro S800, the largest EV sedan (so far) from China.
Maextro is a premium brand resulting from the joint venture of Huawei and JAC, and the S800 is their first vehicle. With its length of 5,480mm, it is even longer than the Mercedes-Maybach S Class, and has designs that seem to be borrowed from Rolls Royce and Maybach.
The exterior of the S800 features two-tone paint and lots of chrome. The chrome-plated wheels look like a copy of the Rolls Royce Phantom, and in side profile, it looks like a four-door Rolls Royce Wraith. There are no pictures of the interior yet, but Huawei is still preparing the introduction of the model in their home market.
Besides the size, the Maextro S800 is also strong in power. There are two options: full BEV and EREV powerplant. The BEV has a tri-motor setup with 863 PS, while the EREV has a 1.5-liter turbo and three electric motors with 1020 PS.
In the EREV version, the Maextro S800 has a 63 kWh NMC battery that can provide up to 371 km of range using pure electric power.
The S800 is designed to meet level 3 advanced driver assistance standards using Huawei's ADS intelligent driving system, so there is a LiDAR sensor on the roof.
The Maextro S800 will be manufactured at JAC's headquarters in Hefei, China, and is expected to be released in their home market in the second quarter of 2025.
