2025 Nio ES9 Officially Revealed: China’s Largest Electric SUV Debuts April 9
Nio has released the first official images of its all-new flagship SUV, the ES9, ahead of its global debut and pre-sale launch on April 9. The ES9 arrives as Nio’s most ambitious SUV to date, packing steer-by-wire technology, a full active suspension system, and autonomous driving hardware on par with the flagship ET9 sedan.
Exterior Design: “Shark Nose” Meets Next-Gen Lighting
The ES9 debuts Nio’s latest “Shark Nose” design language, anchored by angular split headlights officially branded “Ultra Pure Crystal Diamond” daytime running lights. The lighting system supports:
- 3 welcome light effects
- 3 welcome projections
- 2 projection light shows capable of streaming 20–30 second video with audio onto surfaces up to 10 metres away
The Intelligent High-Definition Projection Headlights (HDPL) illuminate up to six lanes simultaneously, using onboard sensors to detect vehicles, pedestrians, and road hazards — a significant leap in active nighttime safety.
Autonomous Driving Hardware: ET9-Level Technology in an SUV
Each front fender integrates a wide-angle LiDAR sensor with AD blue indicator lights. Combined with:
- Roof-mounted LiDAR
- 4D imaging radar
- Front dual-eye cameras
- Side-view and corner cameras
…the ES9’s sensor suite matches the Nio ET9’s. The vehicle runs on Nio’s proprietary Shenji NX9031 driving assistance chip and the Nio World Model (NWM) — its most advanced AI driving brain.
Nio ES9 Dimensions: The Biggest Electric SUV in China
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Length | 5,365 mm |
| Width | 2,029 mm |
| Height | 1,870 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,250 mm |
At 5,365 mm long with a 3,250 mm wheelbase, the ES9 is officially the largest electric SUV sold in China.
Interior: Executive Cabin Borrowed From the ET9
The ES9’s cabin opens with a wrap-around “Skyline” dashboard display spanning driver and passenger zones. Key tech highlights include:
- 15.6-inch AMOLED floating central touchscreen running SkyOS
- Nomi Mate 3.0 AI assistant
- Built-in compressor refrigerator
The rear section adopts the ET9’s “Sky Island” and “Executive Bridge” architecture, featuring:
- Dual 14.5-inch Nio Link panoramic executive screens
- An 8-inch rear central control screen
- Real wood trim and Nappa leather throughout
- Embroidered door panels and seat headrests (higher trims)
2+2+2 Six-Seat Layout With Zero-Gravity Recliners
Second-row passengers get zero-gravity seats with deep recline angles, plus ventilation, heating, and massage. Rows two and three are fitted with flexible electrochromic privacy windows offering three switchable modes: privacy, heat insulation, and transparency.
Powertrain & Range: 900V Architecture, 520 hp Twin-Motor Setup
Built on Nio’s 900V high-voltage platform with the Aquila super-sensing system, the ES9 uses a dual-motor configuration:
| Motor | Output |
|---|---|
| Front | 180 kW (241 hp) |
| Rear | 340 kW (456 hp) |
| Combined | 520 kW (697 hp) |
A 102 kWh battery pack powers the ES9, with three CLTC range options:
- 580 km
- 600 km
- 620 km
Nio ES9: Key Takeaways
- Debut date: April 9 (debut + pre-sale launch)
- Standout features: SkyRide full active suspension, steer-by-wire, HDPL headlights, ET9-level autonomous driving hardware
- Range: Up to 620 km CLTC
- Combined power: 520 hp
- Footprint: China’s largest production electric SUV
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