Huawei’s new luxury electric sedan, the Maextro S800, has officially revealed its interior, setting a new benchmark in the EV market with a cabin that surpasses even the iconic Rolls-Royce Phantom in tech and luxury. Launched under Huawei’s HIMA subsidiary, the S800 combines cutting-edge technology with opulent features, positioning it as a serious contender in the high-end electric vehicle space.

Huawei’s Maextro S800 Interior Unveiled: A Luxury Ev That Outshines Rolls-Royce

A Cabin Packed with Luxury and Tech

The Maextro S800’s interior redefines luxury with a massive central dashboard screen and smaller displays for secondary functions. Metal buttons, stalks, and scroll-wheels on the steering wheel enhance the premium feel. In the rear, passengers enjoy heated and ventilated seats with leg rests and tray tables, alongside heated and cooled cup holders, a fridge, a champagne cabinet with two glasses, a vase, and a mini vault secured by a fingerprint lock. Tycho de Feijter, an automotive journalist, notes, “The dash [is] dominated by a cabin-wide screen,” emphasizing its futuristic design compared to the more traditional Rolls-Royce Phantom.

Performance and Specifications

The S800 measures 5480 mm long (18 feet), 2000 mm wide (6.6 feet), and 1536 mm tall (5 feet), with a wheelbase of 3370 mm (11 feet). It comes in two variants:

EV Model: Features three electric motors—one 160 kW front motor and two 237.5 kW rear motors—delivering a combined 635 kW (851 hp). Top speed reaches 210 km/h (130 mph).
EREV Model: Combines a 1.5-liter turbo engine with two electric motors (160 kW front, two 237.5 kW rear), producing 750 kW (1005 hp) and a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph).

Pre-order pricing ranges from 1 million to 1.5 million yuan, translating to $140,000 to $207,000 USD, making it a more affordable option than the Rolls-Royce Spectre, which starts at $420,000.

Industry Trends and Competitive Landscape

The luxury EV market is heating up, with Chinese brands like Huawei challenging established players. The S800’s power and tech offerings position it against rivals like the Lúcido Air Sapphire (932 hp, $249,000) and Porsche Taycan Turbo S (938 hp, $210,000). Huawei’s expertise in software and connectivity, through its HarmonyOS ecosystem, likely gives the S800 an edge in autonomous driving and infotainment—areas where Rolls-Royce has been slower to innovate. However, Huawei faces regulatory hurdles in international markets, particularly in Europa, where tariffs on Chinese EVs have risen since 2024 to protect local manufacturers.

EVXL’s Take

The Maextro S800 feels like a spaceship compared to the Rolls-Royce Phantom’s classic butler vibe—it’s as if Huawei binge-watched sci-fi movies and decided to build a car for the future. For EV enthusiasts, this sedan offers insane value: you’re getting supercar power and first-class amenities for half the price of a Spectre. But let’s be real—Huawei will need to prove its build quality can match its ambitions, especially for buyers outside China who might hesitate due to the brand’s telecom reputation. If Maextro delivers on reliability, it could shake up the luxury EV scene big time.

With its blend of performance, technology, and luxury, the Maextro S800 signals Huawei’s intent to dominate the EV market, offering a compelling alternative for buyers seeking modern opulence without the Rolls-Royce price tag.

Photos courtesy of Tycho de Feijter / HIMA / Wikipedia