NIO ET9

What the ET9 is

The ET9 is the executive flagship in NIO's saloon range. NIO describes it as a smart electric executive car and positions it above the ET7 and ET5. The company's page presents it as a car meant to go beyond the five-star passive safety standards, though it does not quote a formal rating for it.

Battery and charging

The page states a 150 kWh battery pack, offered with flexible battery upgrades. The car uses a 900V electrical architecture, with a maximum system voltage of up to 925 V. NIO gives a peak vehicle charging power of 600 kW and a peak charging current of 765 A. The range figure is quoted on the CLTC test cycle for cars on 22 inch rims, and NIO notes that real results vary. The page does not give a 10 to 80 percent charging time or a warranty period.

Driver assistance

The ET9 carries the AQUILA sensing suite, which NIO counts as 31 sensors, including an ultralong-range LiDAR. The named functions are Active Safety 2.0, Navigate on Pilot Plus (NOP+), Power Swap Pilot, Pilot Plus and NIO Link Remote Parking Assist. NIO states that these are driver assistance features only and the driver stays responsible.

Cabin and app

One cabin detail NIO highlights is a rear center safe that can be opened from the NIO app. The page does not list the app's other features.

Key facts

• Maker: NIO
• Body: Executive electric saloon
• Battery: 150 kWh pack
• Peak charging power: 600 kW
• System voltage: up to 925 V
• Driver assistance: AQUILA, 31 sensors, NOP+
• Sold: China, per the official page