Aiways has previously referred to the design as a “connection between modern craftsmanship and technology for the future”.

[8] Aiways has patented a ‘sandwich’ structure battery pack which is made up of 24 high energy density modules supplied by CATL.

[9] It has multiple layers which separate the wet (cooling plate) and dry (battery module) areas within the cell.

This structure is also theoretically safer in the event of a collision as the wet and dry areas cannot mix and cause a short circuit.

The battery pack is paired with a permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor delivering 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) of power and 310 Nm (230 lb⋅ft) of torque at up to 16,000 rpm, which allows the U5 to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds in Standard trim.

[16] The Aiways U5 production model was publicly unveiled at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show.