Aistaland, the premium electric vehicle brand jointly developed by GAC Group and Huawei, has officially launched its first production model, the GT7, as the partners seek to expand their presence in China’s premium electric vehicle market.
The mid-to-large-size battery electric shooting brake is available in five variants, with prices ranging from 209,900 yuan (US$30,880) to 329,900 yuan.
The starting price is lower than the 219,900-yuan entry price announced when pre-sales began on May 29.
Launch Incentives
To encourage early orders, Aistaland is offering limited-time purchase incentives, including deposit credits, priority production scheduling and complimentary interior upgrades.
The GT7 targets younger buyers seeking a combination of sporty styling, long driving range and advanced intelligent driving technology.
Huawei’s Latest Automotive Partnership
The GT7 is the first vehicle introduced under the Aistaland brand, which represents Huawei’s latest collaboration with a Chinese automotive manufacturer.
The project also marks the first full-stack partnership between Huawei’s Qiankun automotive division and a vehicle manufacturer based in China’s Greater Bay Area.
According to the company, Huawei has assigned several hundred engineers to work alongside Aistaland’s development team in Guangzhou, while GAC contributes its vehicle manufacturing expertise and quality-control capabilities.
Performance and Range
The GT7 measures 5,050mm in length, 1,980mm in width and 1,470mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,000mm.
The flagship version is powered by a tri-motor electric drivetrain capable of accelerating from 0 to 100km/h in 2.98 seconds.
Built on an 800-volt electrical architecture, the GT7 uses CATL’s latest-generation Qilin battery and offers a maximum driving range of up to 900 kilometres.
The vehicle also supports 6C ultra-fast charging, with Aistaland claiming the system can add approximately one kilometre of driving range per second under suitable charging conditions.
Advanced Intelligent Driving
The GT7 is among the first production vehicles equipped with Huawei’s latest Qiankun ADS 5 advanced driver-assistance system.
The intelligent driving platform incorporates 36 sensors, including Huawei’s new 896-channel image-grade LiDAR sensor.
According to the company, the sensor can detect small obstacles at distances of up to 120 metres while improving perception resolution by 400% compared with conventional solutions, enhancing performance during night driving and adverse weather conditions.
The GT7 also debuts Huawei’s Qiankun Chitu platform and shares the Huawei XMC digital chassis technology used in the flagship Maextro S800.
Expanding Sales Network
To support the market launch, Aistaland plans to establish 300 retail outlets across 70 Chinese cities by the end of June.
The company also unveiled its second production model, the GX7, during the launch event.
The five-seat electric SUV, whose name stands for “Grand Exploration,” is scheduled to enter the Chinese market later this autumn.
The launch comes as shooting brake-style electric vehicles gain broader acceptance in China following the commercial success of models such as the Zeekr 001, demonstrating growing demand for premium electric vehicles that combine practicality with performance.
