NIO's new flagship SUV, the ES9, will officially launch at the end of May 2026 and begin deliveries on June 1st. This timeline has been officially confirmed by Qin Lihong, co-founder and president of NIO, making the information authoritative and reliable. As NIO's largest and most technologically advanced pure electric SUV to date, the ES9 is positioned beyond the ES8, targeting the high-end executive and family flagship market. It integrates ultimate space, intelligent technology, and a battery swapping ecosystem, redefining the standard for large pure electric SUVs.
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Vehicle dimensions |
5365mm (length) × 2029mm (width) × 1870mm (height) |
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wheelbase |
3250mm (longest in its class) |
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Curb weight |
2845kg / 2870kg / 2915kg (varies depending on configuration) |
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Powertrain |
Front motor 180kW + rear motor 340kW, total power 520kW, peak torque 700N·m |
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Battery system |
CATL 102kWh ternary lithium battery, supports battery swapping |
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CLTC battery life |
580km / 600km / 620km (three speeds available) |
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Top speed |
220km/h |
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Wheel specifications |
Standard configuration includes 21-inch wheels; 23-inch wheels (275mm wide tires) are optional. |
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Seating layout |
6-seater (2-2-2) or 7-seater (2-2-3) available |
Note: Its range performance surpasses that of its competitors. Even with a weight increase of over 200kg, it maintains energy consumption levels similar to the ES8, thanks to the deep optimization of its self-developed electric drive system and energy recovery algorithm.
Advanced Intelligent Driving Hardware: All models come standard with dual LiDAR sensors and an NVIDIA Thor chip (over 1000 TOPS computing power), providing 360° omnidirectional perception and supporting seamless NOA (Noise, Automation, and Ability) across urban and highway scenarios.
Intelligent Cockpit: Equipped with an iterative version of the NOMI intelligent interaction system, supporting multimodal voice, gesture recognition, and emotional feedback. Both the central control screen and the passenger-side screen use high-resolution OLED displays.
Comfort Features: Standard features include power sliding doors, a front trunk, and 21-inch wheels with low rolling resistance tires. Higher-spec versions offer optional air suspension and a 48V active stabilizer bar, balancing comfort and handling.
Chassis Technology: Rumored to feature the "Skyline" intelligent chassis system, supporting automatic ground clearance adjustment (e.g., automatically lowering when driving through underground parking garages), but this has not yet been officially confirmed by NIO.
Exterior: Continuing the NIO family design language, the front adopts a more powerful "Sharknose" design, with a smooth roofline and a rear-mounted taillight assembly and smoked trim enhancing the sense of technology.
Interior: Featuring two-tone leather, wood trim, and ambient lighting, emphasizing a minimalist Scandinavian aesthetic that blends technology and humanism.
Space Layout: The 7-seater version uses a 2-2-3 seating configuration. The second-row independent seats offer electric adjustment, ventilation, heating, and leg rests. The third row can easily accommodate adults, and the trunk capacity exceeds 800L in 5-seater mode.
Personalized Options: Supports ETC on-board unit, colored brake calipers, smoked trim, body decorative lines, and different wheel rim styles, meeting the customization needs of high-end users.
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Model |
position |
Core advantages |
NIO ES9 Advantages |
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LIxiangL9 |
Family flagship |
Air suspension + large screen entertainment |
Enhanced intelligent driving hardware, battery swapping ecosystem, and superior energy consumption control |
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AITOM9 |
Tech flagship |
Huawei ADS 4.1 + 4 LiDAR |
A more balanced range and space, and a more mature battery swapping system |
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BMWX7 |
Traditional luxury |
Brand heritage + fuel power |
Pure electric with zero emissions, leading in intelligent features, and lower operating costs. |
The ES9, labeled a "technology flagship," doesn't pursue excessive features. Instead, it achieves the optimal solution for performance, range, intelligence, and user experience through system-level tuning, precisely targeting the high-end business and family user market in the 500,000-700,000 RMB price range.
The NIO ES9 is not simply a "bigger and more expensive ES8." It is NIO's culmination of its expertise in the intelligent electric era—based on battery swapping, driven by intelligence, and utilizing spaciousness, it redefines the boundaries of imagination for high-end SUVs in China. It will officially debut at the end of May, and on June 1st, you will have the opportunity to be among the first to experience it.
