JAC Group and Huawei Deepen Partnership to Boost MAEXTRO Ultra-Luxury Brand
JAC Group and Huawei Device Co., Ltd. signed a Joint Innovation Cooperation Agreement in Beijing to accelerate the MAEXTRO ultra-luxury intelligent automotive brand.
over 16,000 units
7 consecutive months
What Happened
On April 26, 2026, JAC Group and Huawei Device Co., Ltd. signed the Cooperation Agreement of Joint Innovation in Beijing. The agreement focuses on joint technology R&D, integrated industrial chain collaboration, and co-brand cultivation to accelerate MAEXTRO's progress toward becoming China's leading ultra-luxury intelligent automotive brand. The signing was attended by Richard Yu, Huawei's Executive Director and Chairman of the Device Business Group, and Xiang Xingchu, Chairman and General Manager of JAC Group.
First comprehensive cooperation framework agreement between JAC and Huawei.
Signed the Intelligent New Energy Vehicle Cooperation Agreement under Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA).
Launched the first model, MAEXTRO S800.
Signed the Joint Innovation Cooperation Agreement for deepened collaboration.
As of the end of March 2026, cumulative deliveries of the MAEXTRO S800 exceeded 16,000 units, making it the top-selling ultra-luxury sedan priced above RMB 1 million in China for seven consecutive months. The partners plan to introduce more MAEXTRO models and continue investing in cutting-edge innovation to maintain competitiveness.
Why this matters
The partnership combines Huawei's intelligent technology with JAC's manufacturing to strengthen MAEXTRO's position as China's leading ultra-luxury EV brand, already achieving top sales.
Terms in This Story
- MAEXTRO
- Ultra-luxury intelligent electric vehicle brand jointly developed by JAC and Huawei.
- Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA)
- Huawei's automotive alliance for intelligent vehicle solutions.
- Joint Innovation Cooperation Agreement
- A formal partnership to collaborate on technology R&D and brand development.
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