AITO Achieves One Million Vehicle Milestone Amid China's NEV Market Developments
On January 13, AITO marked the production of its one-millionth vehicle, aiming to reach two million in the next two years. The AITO M5 debuted in March 2022, leveraging Huawei's technology, achieving record sales, and establishing a robust service network.
In 2024, AITO led sales for startups with 32,900 units sold in January. By December 2025, deliveries surpassed 57,000 units, totaling over 420,000 for the year. Concurrently, on January 16, 2026, China's MIIT introduced regulations for recycling used power batteries from new energy vehicles (NEVs), addressing production and sales exceeding 16 million units in 2025.
The rules establish a comprehensive management model for battery recycling. On January 14, CATL Chang'an announced a 5.5 billion yuan investment for a new battery production base in the Sichuan-Chongqing region, expected to create 2,500 jobs. Additionally, SVOLT unveiled the
