AITO M7 Owner Mistakes Functional Tailgate Sensor for Malfunction

Recently, an owner of an Aito M7 posted a video claiming that the vehicle's tailgate could still be opened by others even when the car was locked, raising concerns about a potential safety hazard and calling it a "scam car" (a slang term implying consumers are being exploited). The video showed the owner standing next to the vehicle with the key fob in hand while the car was locked, yet someone else was able to open the tailgate. The video quickly went viral, drawing significant attention and amassing 26,000 comments. Most netizens pointed out that this is a common convenience feature in modern vehicles—not a malfunction or security flaw. Users explained that as long as the smart key is within proximity of the vehicle, the tailgate can be opened via sensors or a button, even when the car is locked—a feature that has been available on gasoline-powered cars for years. The owner later responded, noting that his previous BMW 5 Series did not have this function and that, as a first-time buyer of a new energy vehicle, he was unfamiliar with such design features. This incident highlights a knowledge gap among some consumers regarding the functionalities of new energy vehicles.