Maextro S800 From Huawei Gains Extended Range With Three-Motor Setup

The luxury Maextro S800 sedan, developed by Huawei and JAC Motors under the HIMA brand, was first unveiled in May 2025.

According to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the vehicle is offered in two versions — a fully electric (BEV) model and an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). Pricing ranges from approximately $99,100 to $142,500 (converted from yuan at current exchange rates).

Key Specifications

• Dimensions (L × W × H): 215.7 × 78.7 × 60.5 inches

• Wheelbase: 132.7 inches (about 0.24 inch shorter than the previous version)

• Tire options: 255/45 R20, 265/45 R20, and 265/40 R21

• Gross vehicle weight (two- and three-motor versions): 7,210 pounds

Updates and Technical Details

The main upgrade in the refreshed model is a power increase for the M8100PHD engine, which rises from 168 horsepower to 170 horsepower (125 kW to 127 kW).

Battery and Driving Range

• Battery capacity: 63.3 kWh (down slightly from 65 kWh previously)

All-electric range (China test cycle):

• Dual-motor version: approximately 168 miles

• Three-motor version: approximately 160 miles

Range under WLTC testing cycle:

• 196 miles, 193 miles, or 188 miles, depending on configuration

Dual-Motor Version

• Front motor output: 215 horsepower (160 kW)

• Rear motor output: 308 horsepower (230 kW)

Fuel consumption (EREV mode):

• 1,568 mpg equivalent (0.15 L/100 km) at a curb weight of 5,952 pounds

• 2,352 mpg equivalent (0.10 L/100 km) at curb weights of 6,107 and 6,195 pounds

• 1,384 mpg equivalent (0.17 L/100 km) at curb weights of 6,173 and 6,239 pounds

Three-Motor Version

• Front motor output: 215 horsepower (160 kW)

• Rear left motor: 318 horsepower (237.5 kW)

• Rear right motor: 318 horsepower (237.5 kW)

Fuel consumption (EREV mode):

• 1,307 mpg equivalent (0.18 L/100 km) at curb weights of 6,182, 6,222, and 6,316 pounds

• 1,023 mpg equivalent (0.23 L/100 km) at curb weights of 6,289 and 6,327 pounds

The addition of the three-motor configuration boosts total system output and slightly alters electric range figures, positioning the Maextro S800 as a high-performance contender in the ultra-luxury EV sedan segment.