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China's Aito plans European launch with SUVs aimed at Mercedes, Audi and BMW buyers
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Fusion42 · 16 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Chinese premium automotive brand Aito, backed by Huawei, plans to launch full-electric and range-extended electric SUVs in Europe by autumn 2027, targeting premium buyers of BMW, Mercedes, and Audi.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
You face new competition from a China-backed SUV brand entering Europe with electric options designed to challenge BMW and Mercedes buyers. This invites an early move on European customer preferences for EV premium SUVs.
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