Huawei and Seres have signed a five-year agreement to develop the Aito business and establish a joint team focused on the brand. The announcement followed a September 15 change that put Seres in charge of Aito’s product planning, design, marketing, retail and service operations, with Huawei providing support.
The companies said they would continue operating Aito as a dedicated business and work to strengthen its premium smart-car positioning and customer service. Aito’s user base has topped 1.2 million, according to the announcement.
The new statement did not specify whether the September operating arrangement has been revised, or provide details on team staffing or how fees will be shared. The agreement was signed in Shenzhen on September 30.