Nio has introduced the beginning of consumer check drives for its ET9 government flagship sedan. Deliveries to clients throughout China are scheduled to start on March twenty ninth.
The ET9 is priced from 788,000 yuan (109,445 USD). Nio positions it to compete with premium German automakers, together with Mercedes-Benz’s Maybach, Audi, and BMW. Home rivals additionally embody Huawei’s Aito model and its Maextro S800 sedan.
”Nio has upgraded the advantages package deal for ET9 patrons. The “Fear-Free Energy” profit beforehand supplied 20 free battery swaps per 12 months for 5 years. It now offers six free swaps monthly for ten years. The “Fear-Free Good Journey” profit initially included 5 years of free NOP+ (Nio Pilot Plus) full-domain navigation-assisted driving. This has additionally been prolonged to 10 years.“
These enhancements are along with present advantages. These embody three years of all-scenario driver service and three years of ET9 enterprise journey pick-up and drop-off service. Prospects get 5 years of free upkeep and car pick-up/supply for upkeep. Lifetime free on-site tire restore and roadside help are included. The car comes with a six-year/150,000 km guarantee. The electrical powertrain has a ten-year limitless mileage guarantee. The entire worth of those advantages is said to exceed 200,000 yuan (27,800 USD).
The Nio ET9 measures 5325/2017/1621mm and has a wheelbase of 3250mm. It is going to be out there in eight exterior colours, together with the unique “Midnight Ceramic Blue.” Different choices are Cloud White, Deep House Black, Moonlight Silver, Antarctic Star Blue, Daybreak Gold, M42 Nebula Crimson, and Star Inexperienced.
The ET9 options clever high-definition projector headlights that may venture zebra crossings for pedestrians. The rear cabin features a 360° infinitely adjustable government desk that may be moved to any desired angle. An electrically operated fridge is built-in into the “Government Bridge” heart console. For rear passengers, there are two 14.5-inch OLED-connected government screens with adjustable tilt angles.
The Nio ET9 is powered by a entrance 180 kW (241 hp) induction asynchronous motor. It additionally has a rear 340 kW (456 hp) everlasting magnet synchronous motor. This delivers a mixed energy output of 520 kW (697 hp). The entire torque is 700 Nm. The car can speed up from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds.
The ET9 makes use of Nio’s self-developed 46105 massive cylindrical battery cells. Its 900V platform boasts a peak charging energy of 600kW and a peak charging present of 765A, permitting a claimed 255 km of vary to be added in simply 5 minutes.
