On June 28, 2026, eπ—Dongfeng Motor’s electric vehicle brand—officially launched the eπ M8, a new mid-to-large smart SUV, and opened pre-sales with a starting price of 199,800 RMB. As the first model to emerge from the upgraded strategic partnership between Dongfeng and Huawei Qiankun, the vehicle offers both pure electric and extended-range powertrain options. It comes standard across the lineup with Huawei Qiankun’s full-stack intelligent automotive solutions. Targeting both family and business travel markets, its core selling points include a spacious, luxurious six-seat layout, advanced intelligent driving capabilities, and efficient energy replenishment.
According to filing information from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) regarding the 407th batch of "Road Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Enterprises and Products," the eπ M8 measures 5,020 mm in length, 1,975 mm in width, and 1,733 mm in height. It boasts a wheelbase of 3,025 mm and a wheelbase-to-length ratio of 60.3%, achieving class-leading space utilization for a vehicle in the 5-meter length category.
The exterior adopts a minimalist, high-tech design language typical of modern EVs. The front fascia features "Wind-Swept Flowing Light" (Fengchi Liuguang) full-width lighting units, a closed grille, and an integrated bumper design, creating a clean and imposing visual impact. The roof integrates the "Wind-Rising Blue Eye" (Fengqi Lanyou) intelligent driving perception module, balancing functional distinctiveness with design cohesion. The side profile employs a spatial optimization strategy featuring a short front overhang and an elongated cabin, complemented by semi-concealed door handles and a gently sloping roofline; this results in a drag coefficient of just 0.26 Cd, effectively enhancing range performance.
The rear echoes the front's full-width light design, utilizing a dot-matrix pixel light source that is highly recognizable when illuminated. The vehicle is available in five exterior colors—Mist Purple, Distant Mountain Blue, Moonlight Silver, Frost White, and Obsidian Black—and offers three wheel options: 20-inch "Wind Feather" (Fengyu), 21-inch "Wind Mirror" (Fengjing), and 21-inch "Wind-Swept" (Fengchi) styles, catering to diverse aesthetic preferences ranging from dignified family-oriented looks to luxurious, sporty styles.
The interior features a minimalist yet luxurious cabin atmosphere. High-touch areas are extensively covered in soft-touch materials, complemented by a panoramic "sunroom-style" glass roof that creates an airy, spacious, and premium environment. Three color schemes—Almond White, Dawn Orange, and Inkstone Brown—are available to suit diverse aesthetic preferences.
The vehicle adopts a 2+2+2 six-seat layout, with the standout feature being the dual "first-class" seats in the second row. These independent seats offer 20-way electric adjustment, integrated heating, ventilation, and 10-point therapeutic massage functions. Combined with generous legroom and headroom, they ensure a VIP-level experience for every passenger.
The seating configuration is highly flexible to accommodate various travel scenarios: the front passenger seat can connect with the second row (after removing its headrest) to create a space for reclining and resting; the third-row seats can be folded down independently, allowing for a spacious four-seat luxury mode or a five-seat cargo mode, effectively balancing the needs of group travel with the capacity to carry large items.
In terms of practicality, the vehicle offers 42 storage compartments and is equipped with a dual-door, bi-directional smart cooler/warmer (temperature range: 6°C–50°C) and a full-cabin fresh air exchange system. A 220V power outlet is provided for the third row, fully meeting the lifestyle needs of long-distance travel.
Intelligence is the core competitive strength of the eπ M8. The entire lineup is equipped with the Huawei Qiankun technology suite (comprising six key components), covering intelligent driving, the smart cockpit, cloud services, and in-vehicle entertainment:
Huawei Qiankun ADS 5.2 (Intelligent Driving): Equipped with 27 perception sensors, it supports full-scenario NCA (Navigation-based Cruise Assist) and all-scenario automatic parking. It covers major driving environments—including highways, urban roads, and parking facilities—to reduce the driving burden during long-distance trips and daily urban commutes.
HarmonySpace 5.2 (Smart Cockpit): Features a 16.1-inch 3K central control screen, a 17.3-inch 3K rear-seat screen, and a 50-inch AR-HUD (Augmented Reality Head-Up Display) to create a multi-screen interactive system. Powered by a high-performance automotive chip, it delivers smooth operation and a rich application ecosystem, while supporting seamless connectivity across Huawei’s full range of devices. Qiankun Vehicle-Cloud and Qiankun Vehicle Control: Enable intelligent vehicle control through vehicle-cloud synergy and support full-domain OTA updates, allowing for the continuous optimization of vehicle functions and the user experience.
Jingqi Communication System: Paired with the Huawei NearLink (StarLight) digital key, it provides a stable, high-speed in-vehicle network and supports convenient keyless entry and remote vehicle control.
HUAWEI SOUND 21-Speaker Audio System: Creates an immersive in-car acoustic experience, catering to both multimedia entertainment and business communication needs.
Additionally, the vehicle is equipped with features such as Qian VHR (Visual Perception Recording) and Qian Lan DVR (Driving Video Recording), rounding out the comprehensive intelligent ownership experience.
The new vehicle offers two powertrain options—pure electric and extended-range—both supporting fast charging to meet diverse travel needs, from city commuting to long-distance road trips:
4.1 Extended-Range Version
Equipped with the Dongfeng Mach Power 1.5T range extender (max power 95kW) and a drive motor with a peak power of 215kW; features a 45.66kWh "Golden Shield" battery, delivering a CLTC pure electric range of 300km and a combined range of 1,281km. It supports 4C fast charging, enabling pure electric driving for daily commutes and eliminating range anxiety on long-distance trips.
4.2 Pure Electric Version
Built on an 800V silicon carbide (SiC) high-voltage platform and equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous drive motor (peak power 230kW); features a 77.38kWh "Golden Shield" battery utilizing CATL cells, offering a CLTC pure electric range of 600km. Leveraging a 4C ultra-fast charging architecture, it charges from 30% to 80% in just approximately 17.5 minutes, significantly enhancing energy replenishment efficiency and making it ideal for high-speed, long-distance travel.
Drawing on Dongfeng’s 57 years of automotive manufacturing expertise and collaborating with partners such as Huawei and CATL, the eπ M8 establishes a "Golden Safety System" covering six key dimensions: driving and parking, active safety, core EV systems (battery, motor, and controller), passive safety, health, and quality. Passive Safety: High-strength steel accounts for 70.8% of the vehicle body, with hot-formed steel making up 19.1%. The passenger cabin utilizes steel with a maximum tensile strength of 1,500 MPa and integrates die-casting technology to create a robust, high-strength cabin structure.
"Three-Electric" System Safety: Equipped with the eπ "Golden Shield" battery system, the vehicle has undergone rigorous safety testing to ensure safety throughout the battery's entire lifecycle.
Active Safety: Features the CAS 5.0 comprehensive collision prevention system. Leveraging the multi-dimensional perception capabilities of Huawei's Qiankun Intelligent Driving solution, the vehicle can actively avoid hazards across various driving scenarios, thereby reducing the risk of accidents.
Supply Chain: The new model incorporates components from top-tier global suppliers—such as CATL, Bosch, Fuyao, Yanfeng, and Continental—ensuring vehicle quality and long-term reliability at the component level.
As a flagship model resulting from the deep collaboration between Dongfeng and Huawei, the eπ M8 enters the mid-to-large SUV market (in the 200,000 RMB price range) with a starting price of 199,800 RMB. It brings advanced intelligent driving, a luxurious six-seat layout, and dual powertrain options to the segment, offering global EV consumers a new choice that balances intelligence, spaciousness, and practicality. The vehicle is expected to officially launch and begin customer deliveries soon.
