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GAC Motor ES9

$32,370 starting price (ex-factory China)

GAC Motor ES9 — SUV (PHEV) exterior view

Photo: Alexander Migl / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

143 km
Range (CLTC)
25.57 kWh
Battery capacity
134 kW
Drive power
8s
0-100 km/h
180 km/h
Top speed
20 min (30-80%)
Fast charge

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 / versionStandard (base)
BatteryNMC (ternary) · 25.57 kWh
Range (CLTC / WLTP)143 km / N/A
Drive power134 kW
Fast charge (30–80%)20 min (30-80%)
FOB reference price≈ $32,370 (ex-factory reference)

Powertrain & Architecture

Drive layoutFWD
Motor typePMSM (single motor)
Motor modelN/A
Motor power134 kW
Torque300 Nm
0–100 km/h8 s
Battery thermal managementLiquid cooling
Heat pumpN/A
Front suspensionMacPherson strut
Rear suspensionMulti-link
BrakesFront 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

Length5015 mm
Width1950 mm
Height1780 mm
Wheelbase2920 mm
Curb weight2220 kg
Gross weightN/A
Ground clearanceN/A
Trunk capacityN/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 code870340 — 870340 — plug-in hybrid / hybrid electric vehicles
Charging interfaceGB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic)
Charging adapter (export)Type 2 (AC) adapter for EU AC charging
Infotainment languageChinese / English
Network bandsN/A
Certification notesEU: 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 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

Source data
  • ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
  • ✓ EU Reg 2024/2754 tariff rates (standard & countervailing duty)
  • ✓ Market VAT / GST rates (official legislation)
EV Hub calculation
  • ≈ 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.

DestinationRegionTotal landed (USD)Premium
GermanyEU$48,972+51.3%
FranceEU$49,228+52.1%
NetherlandsEU$49,584+53.2%
SwedenEU$50,678+56.6%
DenmarkEU$54,108+67.2%
SpainEU$49,294+52.3%
ItalyEU$49,790+53.8%
BelgiumEU$49,334+52.4%
AustriaEU$49,028+51.5%
PortugalEU$50,096+54.8%
IrelandEU$50,096+54.8%
PolandEU$49,951+54.3%
United KingdomNon-EU Europe$48,978+51.3%
NorwayNon-EU Europe$47,712+47.4%
SwitzerlandNon-EU Europe$42,441+31.1%
United Arab EmiratesMiddle East$40,137+24.0%
Saudi ArabiaMiddle East$43,536+34.5%
IsraelMiddle East$45,720+41.2%
QatarMiddle East$38,168+17.9%
TurkeyMiddle East$58,631+81.1%
AustraliaOceania$41,457+28.1%
New ZealandOceania$42,598+31.6%
ThailandSoutheast Asia$39,285+21.4%
MalaysiaSoutheast Asia$42,037+29.9%
IndonesiaSoutheast Asia$58,596+81.0%
SingaporeSoutheast Asia$47,199+45.8%
MexicoNorth America$63,373+95.8%
CanadaNorth America$43,101+33.2%
BrazilLatin America$57,698+78.2%
South AfricaAfrica$52,761+63.0%

Detailed Breakdown — Germany

Cost itemAmount (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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Author: Wei Wang (EV & Battery Industry Analyst) · Chengguang Energy · Updated 2026-09-05 · Contact