AITO M8 in Canada: can you get one?
No — you can't get the AITO M8 in Canada.
Canada applies a 100% surtax on Chinese-made EVs.
| Officially sold there? | No |
|---|---|
| Import barrier | Canada applies a 100% surtax on Chinese-made EVs. |
| China price (reference) | ≈ $54,400–$66,100 (from 369,800 RMB after the March 2026 update, up from 359,800 RMB; 2025 line-up ran 359,800–449,800 RMB) |
| Model status | On sale in China |
With a 100% surtax in place, Chinese EVs are not sold officially and personal import is not economically viable.
AITO M8 specs
| Body | SUV — Large SUV |
|---|---|
| Range | BEV: 705 km CLTC rear-drive, 655 km CLTC all-wheel drive, on a 100 kWh CATL NMC pack. Range-extender: 161 / 235 / 240 km CLTC electric-only (36 or 52 kWh), up to 1,526 km CLTC combined |
| Powertrain | Sold both as a battery-electric SUV and as a 1.5 L range-extender. BEV: 227 kW (304 hp) single-motor rear-drive or 387 kW (519 hp) dual-motor, on Huawei's Giant Whale 800 V platform. Range-extender: 165 kW front and 227 kW rear motors with a 118 kW 1.5 L generator, 200 km/h top speed. Huawei Turing intelligent chassis |
This reflects Canada's general framework for Chinese-made EVs and the model's known status
as of 2026-07-13. It is general information, not legal or import advice. Rules change — confirm
with official sources before acting.