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Entity Snapshot
The GAC Motor ES9 is a suv PHEV from GAC-MOTOR, listed from $32,370 ex-factory. CLTC range is 143 km from a 25.57 kWh pack with 134 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Standard (base) |
| Battery | NMC (ternary) · 25.57 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 143 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 134 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | 20 min (30-80%) |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $32,370 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | FWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 134 kW |
| Torque | 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8 s |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | N/A |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link |
| Brakes | Front ventilated disc / rear disc |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | N/A |
Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.
Dimensions & Logistics
| Length | 5015 mm |
| Width | 1950 mm |
| Height | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2920 mm |
| Curb weight | 2220 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 17.41 m³
- Length grade
- large
- 40HQ units (rack/crate)
- 1 unit estimate
Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.
Market Compliance & Export Profile
| HS code | 870340 — 870340 — plug-in hybrid / hybrid electric vehicles |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | Type 2 (AC) adapter for EU AC charging |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Network bands | N/A |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs Type 2 (AC) adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate. |
China-market vehicles use the GB/T charging standard; EU destinations require a CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter or an OEM EU-spec port. Infotainment language and cellular band support are N/A where the manufacturer has not published export-spec details.
Estimated Landed Cost by Market
Estimated total import cost to each destination — duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight and compliance.
Confidence: Medium · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany
| Base price | $32,370 |
| Standard import duty | $3,237 |
| Countervailing duty | $0 |
| VAT | $6,765 |
| RoRo freight EV Hub estimate | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance EV Hub estimate | $350 |
| Certification EV Hub estimate | $3,250 |
| Registration EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Inland transport EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Estimated landed cost (total) | $48,972 |
Benchmarking Matrix
Same-segment, nearest-price competitors selected from the EV Hub catalog (517-vehicle pool). FOB column uses the ex-factory reference price.
| Model | Battery | Wheelbase | Fast charge | FOB (ref.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAC Motor ES9 (this model) | 25.57 kWh | 2920 mm | 20 min (30-80%) | $32,370 |
| Aito M5 | 83 kWh | 2880 mm | 30 min (20-80%) | $32,370 |
| BYD Tang L | 100.5 kWh | 2950 mm | N/A | $32,370 |
Source: EV Hub catalog (manufacturer specifications). Figures are for reference comparison only.
Data Sources & Verification
- ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
- ✓ EU Reg 2024/2754 tariff rates (standard & countervailing duty)
- ✓ Market VAT / GST rates (official legislation)
- ≈ RoRo freight
- ≈ Certification
- ≈ Registration
- ≈ Customs clearance
- ≈ Landed cost total · 40HQ packing
Data source: EV Hub catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21 · Confidence: Medium · Status: Pending review
Specifications
| Price basis | China ex-factory price (MSRP) |
| Powertrain | PHEV |
| Body type | SUV |
| Range (CLTC) | 143 km |
| Battery | 25.57 kWh |
| Battery type | NMC (ternary) |
| Motor power | 134 kW |
| Torque | 300 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 8 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h |
| Length | 5015 mm |
| Width | 1950 mm |
| Height | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2920 mm |
| Curb weight | 2220 kg |
| Efficiency | 22 kWh/100km |
| Fast charge | 20 min (30-80%) |
Gac Motor ES9 (starting at $32,370) is a SUV from GAC MOTOR.
- Battery: 25.57 kWh
- Motor power: 134 kW
- 0-100 km/h: 8.0 s
Overview
The GAC Motor ES9 is an SUV plug-in hybrid electric with front-wheel-drive from GAC Motor. This SUV plug-in hybrid electric is positioned as a mid-tier import, from $32,370 ex-factory. For the SUV plug-in hybrid electric, Qatar offers the cheapest entry at about +17.9% over base (≈ $38,168 landed); meanwhile, Germany applies the 10% standard tariff with no countervailing duty. Specification highlights are MacPherson strut front / Multi-link rear suspension, a top speed of 180 km/h, and peak output of 134 kW. In the SUV plug-in hybrid electric segment, it serves family and fleet buyers comparing segment landed premiums.
Landed Cost by Market
Estimated landed cost to import this vehicle into key export markets, including import duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight, and compliance costs.
| Destination | Region | Total landed (USD) | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | EU | $48,972 | +51.3% |
| France | EU | $49,228 | +52.1% |
| Netherlands | EU | $49,584 | +53.2% |
| Sweden | EU | $50,678 | +56.6% |
| Denmark | EU | $54,108 | +67.2% |
| Spain | EU | $49,294 | +52.3% |
| Italy | EU | $49,790 | +53.8% |
| Belgium | EU | $49,334 | +52.4% |
| Austria | EU | $49,028 | +51.5% |
| Portugal | EU | $50,096 | +54.8% |
| Ireland | EU | $50,096 | +54.8% |
| Poland | EU | $49,951 | +54.3% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $48,978 | +51.3% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $47,712 | +47.4% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $42,441 | +31.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $40,137 | +24.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $43,536 | +34.5% |
| Israel | Middle East | $45,720 | +41.2% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $38,168 | +17.9% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $58,631 | +81.1% |
| Australia | Oceania | $41,457 | +28.1% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $42,598 | +31.6% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $39,285 | +21.4% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $42,037 | +29.9% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $58,596 | +81.0% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $47,199 | +45.8% |
| Mexico | North America | $63,373 | +95.8% |
| Canada | North America | $43,101 | +33.2% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $57,698 | +78.2% |
| South Africa | Africa | $52,761 | +63.0% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $32,370 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $3,237 |
| Countervailing duty (18%) | $6,694 |
| VAT (19%) | $8,037 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $56,938 |
Premium over base price: +75.9%
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