CHONGQING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 April 2026 – On April 23, Brand Finance—a leading global brand valuation firm—released its Brand Finance Automotive Industry 2026 ranking, and AITO of SERES Group made an immediate impact. In its first appearance, AITO was named China's most valuable luxury automotive brand with a brand value of USD 3.45 billion. The brand also became the only Chinese automaker ranked among the world's top 10 luxury automotive brands. Adding to the momentum, AITO posted a Brand Strength Index (BSI) of 77.8 — the highest among all Chinese automotive brands — marking a major milestone for China's premium new energy vehicle sector on the world stage.

The recognition reflects AITO's growings global influence, driven by strong market performance, rising customer advocacy, and rapid improvements in Net Promoter Score (NPS).

Guided by its philosophy of "Intelligence Redefining Luxury", AITO continues to strengthen its position in China's premium automotive market through rapid growth and strong consumer demand. In 2025, AITO delivered more than 420,000 vehicles, becoming the best-selling Chinese luxury brand in the domestic market. The flagship AITO M9 maintained leadership in the 500,000+ RMB price segment. AITO also surpassed 1 million cumulative deliveries in just 46 months, setting new benchmarks for China's premium new energy vehicle market.