Nio ES9
Nio ES9 was built from 2026 to the present, as a 5-door SUV. Electric motor: 180 kW YS198S002 AC induction (front); 340 kW TZ198Y001 permanent magnet synchronous (rear). Battery: 102 kWh NMC CATL. Layout: Dual-motor 4WD. Size: 5,365 x 2,029 x 1,870 mm (L x W x H). Weight: 2845-2915 kg.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The Nio ES9 is a battery electric full-size luxury SUV manufactured by Chinese electric car company Nio. It was initially revealed in January 2026, with more details and pre-sales launch in April 2026. The ES9 serves as Nio's flagship SUV and serves as the SUV counterpart to the ET9 flagship sedan. Former basketball player Yao Ming, who became NIO's Chief Experience Officer in May 2026, fronted trailers and videos showcasing the ES9.
Powertrain
The ES9 is exclusively available with a dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain shared with the Nio ET9. It uses a 900-volt class electrical architecture and a 102kWh NMC battery pack which is compatible with Nio's battery swapping network. The drivetrain consists of a 180 kW front induction motor and a 340 kW permanent magnet synchronous rear motor for a total of 697 hp and 700 Nm of torque. It can deliver up to 8000 Nm of wheel torque. The powertrain runs at 925volts, and the battery can charge at up to 600kW or 765amps.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other SUV / crossover models in this database (179 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- 555 mm above the median of 4,810 mm, and longer than 100% of the 164 other SUV / crossover models in this database.
- 99 mm above the median of 1,930 mm, and wider than 94% of the 178 other SUV / crossover models in this database.
- 185 mm above the median of 1,685 mm, and taller than 90% of the 165 other SUV / crossover models in this database.
- 400 mm above the median of 2,850 mm, and longer than 100% of the 177 other SUV / crossover models in this database.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want ground clearance, a high seating position and load space: the typical strengths of the SUV body.
- Drivers with home or workplace charging and mostly predictable daily distances.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Confirm the charging inlet and the speeds your market supports; plug types differ between regions.
- Test the four-wheel-drive system (transfer case, differentials) and look for uneven tyre wear.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
More from Nio · all Nio models
- ES8 (Third generation) · 2025-present
- ET9 · 2025-present
- EC6 (Second generation) · 2023-present
- EC7 · 2023-present
- ES7 · 2022-2025 (China); 2022-present (export)
- EP9 · 2016-2019; (6 produced total, 10 more planned)
Can I import a Nio ES9 from Japan?
By production year alone, Nio ES9 is inside the age window for Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2051); Canada (2041); United Kingdom (2036); Australia (2051). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Nio ES9?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, electric motor: 180 kW YS198S002 AC induction (front); 340 kW TZ198Y001 permanent magnet synchronous (rear); battery: 102 kWh NMC CATL.
How big is the Nio ES9?
5,365 mm long and 2,029 mm wide and 1,870 mm tall, on a 3,250 mm wheelbase (5-door SUV). For container loading, use the container packer.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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