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NIO ES9

$69,170 starting price (ex-factory China)

NIO ES9 — SUV (BEV) exterior view

Photo: JustAnotherCarDesigner / Wikimedia Commons / CC0 · source

620 km
Range (CLTC)
102 kWh
Battery capacity
520 kW
Drive power
4.3s
0-100 km/h
220 km/h
Top speed
900V up to 600 kW (5C)
Fast charge

Entity Snapshot

The NIO ES9 is a suv BEV from NIO, listed from $69,170 ex-factory. CLTC range is 620 km from a 102 kWh pack with 520 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.

Trim / version旗舰版
BatteryNMC (CATL) · 102 kWh
Range (CLTC / WLTP)620 km / N/A
Drive power520 kW
Fast charge (30–80%)900V up to 600 kW (5C)
FOB reference price≈ $69,170 (ex-factory reference)

Powertrain & Architecture

Drive layoutAWD (dual-motor)
Motor typePMSM (dual motor)
Motor modelN/A
Motor power520 kW
Torque700 Nm
0–100 km/h4.3 s
Battery thermal managementLiquid cooling
Heat pumpYes
Front suspensionDouble wishbone
Rear suspensionMulti-link (air)
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

Length5365 mm
Width2029 mm
Height1870 mm
Wheelbase3250 mm
Curb weightN/A
Gross weightN/A
Ground clearanceN/A
Trunk capacityN/A

Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)

Outer volume (L×W×H)
20.36 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 code87038000 — 87038000 — electrically propelled motor vehicles (BEV)
Charging interfaceGB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic)
Charging adapter (export)CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter required for EU; or OEM EU-spec port
Infotainment languageChinese / English
Network bandsN/A
Certification notesEU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs CCS2/Type 2 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 $69,170
Standard import duty $6,917
Countervailing duty $15,750
VAT $17,449
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) $115,886

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.)
NIO ES9 (this model) 102 kWh 3250 mm 900V up to 600 kW (5C) $69,170
Aito M9 100 kWh 3110 mm 30 min (20-80%) $66,170
Zeekr 9X 55 kWh 3169 mm 10 min (20-80%) $65,620

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 BEV
Body type SUV
Range (CLTC) 620 km
Battery 102 kWh
Battery type NMC (CATL)
Motor power 520 kW
Torque 700 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.3 s
Top speed 220 km/h
Length 5365 mm
Width 2029 mm
Height 1870 mm
Wheelbase 3250 mm
Efficiency 15.3 kWh/100km
Fast charge 900V up to 600 kW (5C)

NIO ES9 (starting at $69,170) is a SUV from NIO.

  • Range: 620.0 km (CLTC)
  • Battery: 102.0 kWh
  • Motor power: 520.0 kW
  • 0-100 km/h: 4.3 s

Overview

NIO’s NIO ES9 is an dual-motor all-wheel-drive fully electric SUV. On landed cost for this SUV fully electric, the lowest landed premium is Qatar at roughly +11% over base (about $76,808 landed); Germany’s estimate carries a 20.7% countervailing duty over the 10% base tariff. At $69,170 ex-factory, this SUV fully electric sits in the flagship segment. It carries 700 Nm of torque, a top speed of 220 km/h, and 620 km of CLTC range. This SUV fully electric is positioned for regional distributors prioritizing feature content.

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$115,886+67.5%
FranceEU$116,704+68.7%
NetherlandsEU$117,622+70.0%
SwedenEU$120,966+74.9%
DenmarkEU$124,396+79.8%
SpainEU$117,332+69.6%
ItalyEU$118,391+71.2%
BelgiumEU$117,372+69.7%
AustriaEU$116,504+68.4%
PortugalEU$119,259+72.4%
IrelandEU$119,259+72.4%
PolandEU$119,114+72.2%
United KingdomNon-EU Europe$97,554+41.0%
NorwayNon-EU Europe$93,712+35.5%
SwitzerlandNon-EU Europe$83,813+21.2%
United Arab EmiratesMiddle East$80,709+16.7%
Saudi ArabiaMiddle East$87,972+27.2%
IsraelMiddle East$92,184+33.3%
QatarMiddle East$76,808+11.0%
TurkeyMiddle East$120,455+74.1%
AustraliaOceania$81,937+18.5%
New ZealandOceania$84,918+22.8%
ThailandSoutheast Asia$78,661+13.7%
MalaysiaSoutheast Asia$84,541+22.2%
IndonesiaSoutheast Asia$119,868+73.3%
SingaporeSoutheast Asia$95,334+37.8%
MexicoNorth America$127,405+84.2%
CanadaNorth America$84,098+21.6%
BrazilLatin America$115,824+67.4%
South AfricaAfrica$105,661+52.8%

Detailed Breakdown — Germany

Cost itemAmount (USD)
Base price$69,170
Standard import duty (10%)$6,917
Countervailing duty (20.7%)$15,750
VAT (19%)$17,449
RoRo freight$2,000
Customs clearance$350
Certification$3,250
Registration$500
Inland transport$500
Total landed$115,886

Premium over base price: +67.5%

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