Huawei Maextro S800: China's $100K Luxury EV Shockwave

Huawei has moved beyond smartphones and into the luxury EV realm with the Maextro S800 and a huge splash. In just a 24 hour period the sedan garnered 1,600 pre-orders, and that would double in less than week. What's so special? It looks like a Rolls Royce, performs like a performance car and costs half the money of a Maybach. If you are a lover of luxury vehicles or just a technology lover, this sedan is difficult to overlook. 

Big, Bold, and Breathtaking

The Maextro S800 is a large vehicle - and not just in terms of size. The vehicle is above 5.48 meters long with a 3.37-meter wheelbase which puts it in the class of full-size luxury flagships. Clearly, it is a big car! The road presence is undeniable. The "starlight" glass roof is a panoramic piece that replicates the iconic Rolls-Royce ceiling for a starry night feel while driving. The stretched silhouette, the wide chrome grille, and the spectacular LED lighting create a elegant and futuristic vehicle. Whatever traffic light you find yourself at, someone is always looking at the car you are in. 

Choose Your Weapon: EV or Range-Extended Beast

The Maextro S800 is available in both a full battery-electric version and as a range-extended (EREV) hybrid. The pure EV version provides 523 horsepower from dual motors with a 94.4 kWh battery. The EREV version, on the other hand? It has a turbocharged 1.5L generator and three motors that propel this vehicle to a staggering 852 hp. That is super car territory for a luxury sedan! The EREV bests the EV in terms of range too - under CLTC conditions, you can expect to cruise as far as 1,100+ km using zero vehicle exhaust emissions - perfect for those long-haul comfort rides with ease of mind regarding charging facilities.

Vehicle Tech That will Have You Thinking Private Jet

When you climb inside, it's not merely stepping into a vehicle—it's officially a tech lounge on wheels. The front of the vehicle contains a 12.3" driver display and a 17.7" central touchscreen and a 12.3" passenger screen. In the rear, it's VIP treatment all day every day, think zero-gravity reclining seats, individual touch screens, massagers, ambient minibars, fingerprint locks and lots of additional entertainment. The entire vehicle is supported by Huawei’s HarmonyOS, which uses voice AI, gesture control, and a possible 43-speaker Huawei Sound system. You have comfort, but now you have control.

Self-Driving Equipped with Huawei ADS 4.0

Huawei is not pulling any punches on autonomy either. The S800 is equipped with Huawei’s ADS 4.0 suite that enables Level 3 autonomous driving. With a 192-line LiDAR, several radars, and a full 32 sensors, it can change lanes, navigate traffic, and park itself, as well as “crab walk” in a compact location. Rear wheel steering gives it added agility, while advanced driving assistance systems give you peace of mind with the passengers having relaxed, enjoyment. This is not just smart driving, this is luxury mobility that takes out any stress.

Charge in moments, not hours

Charging the Maextro S800 is remarkably fast! Because of ultra-fast charging capabilities around 5C-6C rates, you can get the charge from 10% to 80% in about 10-12 mins. That's just enough time for you to take that Starbucks run. The S800 uses high-density ternary lithium battery cells from CATL, so you can rest assured will get our performance and thermal peace of mind while you go on your daily commute or cross-country road trip because the downtime is practically nothing. You're driving— and showing off— most of the time.

The Cost? Ridiculously Disruptive

Now this is the real kicker. Even though Huawei built an incredible value proposition based on their tech features competing with the Mercedes-Maybach EQS and BMW i7, they began at an incredible price, starting at $98,600 with the baseline electric model. The flagship comes as a triple-motor EREV and costs around $141,600. Either way, that is still only half of what you would pay for what would be comparable trims from a Rolls-Royce or top-end Maybach. What is Huawei's thinking here? They are delivering premium tech and features because they like to innovate without the luxury tax. Good on them, because it seems to be paying off.

Specs at a Glance

Conclusion

The Huawei Maextro S800 is not simply a car; it is statement. It combines cutting-edge technology, hyper-luxury interior design, massive power from an all electric power-train, and semi-automated functionality at a fraction of the price of the elite European brands. If the S800 finds its way to the U.S. or spurs American versions of the ultra-luxury sedan, then traditional luxury brands should worry. This incredibly comfortable sedan sets the standards. Whether you are a technology geek, an E.V. enthusiast or someone searching for unmatched value in the luxury segment—the S800 must be on your radar.

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