Chinese language automaker Nio just lately unveiled its new flagship EV—a big sedan referred to as the ET9.

Measuring 209.6 inches lengthy (with a 127.9-inch wheelbase), 79.3 inches lengthy, and 63.7 inches tall, the ET9 is simply over a foot longer than a Lucid Air. It is taller as smartly, however the Lucid is wider. And each vehicles emphasize speedy charging.

Nio opts for 925 volts for its structure—necessarily the similar as that of the Air—however with a top present of 765 amps, with Nio’s personal {hardware}, the automaker claims a top price energy of 640 kw.

Nio ET9

Nio hasn’t published a spread estimate, however claims this charging {hardware} can get well 158 miles of vary in simply 5 mins. And it just lately boasted that an ET7 sedan with new battery tech used to be ready to commute 650 miles on a price in real-world stipulations.

The automaker additionally did not liberate detailed specifications. However for the reason that Nio claims its EC7—the flagship of its SUV lineup—is the maximum aerodynamic SUV on the planet, a low drag coefficient is most likely.

As with different present Nio fashions, ET9 house owners may also have get entry to to a battery-swapping community. New fourth-generation {hardware} will decrease the time for a battery switch to only 3 mins, Nio claims. Geely, the father or mother of Volvo and Polestar, just lately partnered with Nio for a brand new technology of shared battery swapping tech.

Nio ET9

Whilst looking forward to a battery switch, consumers will be capable of chill out in reclining rear seats provided with 360-degree tray tables. And whilst underway, an array of chassis applied sciences, together with steer-by-wire, rear-wheel guidance, and energetic suspension, must be sure a relaxed experience and a simple task for chauffeurs.

The ET9 is recently to be had for pre-order in China, with the primary deliveries anticipated in 2025. Nio is increasing its footprint in Europe with retail places and battery-swapping stations in some nations, nevertheless it has put plans to go into the U.S. marketplace on cling.