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NIO ES9

NIO's new full-size flagship SUV: 5. 3 m long, 697 hp and a 102 kWh battery, launched in May 2026.

Yes. The NIO ES9 can be bought new in China and shipped to Nigeria, Ghana or Iraq. It is left-hand drive only. You pay only after signing a contract with the licensed exporter.

NIO ES9 Arctic Black Exterior
Official picture

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620 km
Range
180 kW
Power
4.3s
0–100
NIO ES9 Original flagship design

Original flagship design

A tech-led executive flagship SUV with a calm, commanding presence.

NIO ES9 Executive second row

Executive second row

Twin zero-gravity executive seats and two 16-inch NIO Link rear screens.

NIO ES9 Island or aisle layout

Island or aisle layout

Choose a six-seat layout with a centre island or a walk-through aisle.

NIO ES9 SkyRide chassis

SkyRide chassis

Fully active suspension, steer-by-wire and rear-wheel steering, even off the beaten track.

NIO ES9 Shenji safety lighting

Shenji safety lighting

Smart headlights and twin Shenji chips provide all-weather, all-round protection.

Specifications

Version
ES9 Executive Premium 6-seat island layout
Range
620 km
Powertrain
AWD front 180kW+rear 340kW 520kW
0–100
4.3s
Body
SUV
Years
2026–
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Compare versions

Differences are highlighted

ES9 Executive Premium 6-seat island layout✓ES9 Executive Premium 6-seat aisle layoutES9 Executive Signature 6-seat island layoutES9 Executive Signature 6-seat aisle layoutES9 Horizon Special Edition 6-seat island layoutES9 Horizon Special Edition 6-seat aisle layout
DriveAWD—AWD—AWD—
PowerAWD front 180kW+rear 340kW 520kWAWD front 180kW+rear 340kW 520kWAWD front 180kW+rear 340kW 520kWAWD front 180kW+rear 340kW 520kWAWD front 180kW+rear 340kW 520kWAWD front 180kW+rear 340kW 520kW
Range620 km620 km600 km600 km600 km600 km
Battery102 kWh—102 kWh—102 kWh—
Battery typeNMC—NMC—NMC—
Max DC charging600 kW—600 kW—600 kW—
0–100 km/h4.3s4.3s4.3s4.3s4.3s4.3s
Top speed220 km/h—220 km/h—220 km/h—
L × W × H5,365 × 2,029 × 1,870 mm5,365 × 2,029 × 1,870 mm5,365 × 2,029 × 1,870 mm5,365 × 2,029 × 1,870 mm5,365 × 2,029 × 1,870 mm5,365 × 2,029 × 1,870 mm
Wheelbase3,250 mm3,250 mm3,250 mm3,250 mm3,250 mm3,250 mm
Seats666666
Kerb weight2,845 kg—2,915 kg—2,915 kg—
FOB$80,000$80,000$88,900$88,900$99,300$99,300

Price breakdown

Version · ES9 Executive Premium 6-seat island layout
Price on quote
Paint · Arctic Black
Standard
Wheels · Standard wheels
Standard
Interior · Sepia Brown (dark headliner)
Standard
Export price FOB
$80,000
CIF
$81,700
Landed est.
$90,700
≈ AED 333,096

Reference price; the final quote decides Reference prices; the final quote decides. Prices, duties and taxes are estimates — the formal quote, the signed contract and the destination's customs decide. Not a quote or legal advice.

Real photos

3 photos · Wikimedia Commons
  • NIO ES9 FrontPhoto · Front1/3
  • NIO ES9 RearPhoto · Rear2/3
  • NIO ES9 InteriorPhoto · Interior3/3
ⓘ About these photos · credits

Real photos of this model (not a specific car we have in stock).Car pictures come from the makers' public materials and are for reference only; paint, wheels and equipment follow the actual car and the formal quote.

  1. 1. Photo · Front: JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons file
  2. 2. Photo · Rear: JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons file
  3. 3. Photo · Interior: JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons file

Specifications

6 versions · swipe
VersionES9 Executive Premium 6-seat island layoutES9 Executive Premium 6-seat aisle layoutES9 Executive Signature 6-seat island layoutES9 Executive Signature 6-seat aisle layoutES9 Horizon Special Edition 6-seat island layoutES9 Horizon Special Edition 6-seat aisle layout
Powertrain & range
DriveAWD—AWD—AWD—
PowerAWD front 180kW+rear 340kW 520kWAWD front 180kW+rear 340kW 520kWAWD front 180kW+rear 340kW 520kWAWD front 180kW+rear 340kW 520kWAWD front 180kW+rear 340kW 520kWAWD front 180kW+rear 340kW 520kW
Range620 km620 km600 km600 km600 km600 km
Battery102 kWh—102 kWh—102 kWh—
Battery typeNMC—NMC—NMC—
Max DC charging600 kW—600 kW—600 kW—
Performance
0–100 km/h4.3s4.3s4.3s4.3s4.3s4.3s
Top speed220 km/h—220 km/h—220 km/h—
Body
L × W × H5,365 × 2,029 × 1,870 mm5,365 × 2,029 × 1,870 mm5,365 × 2,029 × 1,870 mm5,365 × 2,029 × 1,870 mm5,365 × 2,029 × 1,870 mm5,365 × 2,029 × 1,870 mm
Wheelbase3,250 mm3,250 mm3,250 mm3,250 mm3,250 mm3,250 mm
Seats666666
Kerb weight2,845 kg—2,915 kg—2,915 kg—

Figures come from the makers' spec sheets and public data; ranges are official test-cycle figures. Export versions can differ from the China model — the formal quote and the car itself decide. Sources: [1]

Official videos

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From the NIO Global official channel · CRAVEUO has no partnership with the brand

Export & buying

Export price FOB (USD)
$80,000
Reference price; the final quote decides
Steering
LHD
No right-hand-drive version yet

Sold in

China

Not sold in the UK or Europe.

Head unit and connectivity

Version
China-market version; the quote is for this version

Head-unit language and connected features abroad: confirmed when you ask.

Buying a car across borders involves approval, registration, duty and shipping. The export estimate below gives reference prices for your country; after your inquiry we send the formal quote; the signed contract decides.

Export price estimate

USD · for private buyers and dealers
EligibleExport to UAE

Chinese cars can be registered and driven in UAE

  • This country's rules are confirmed by a customs broker in the formal quote.
Registration
Must meet Gulf (GCC / GSO) vehicle standards with a conformity certificate, usually handled by the local importer or dealer; exact documents to be confirmed.
Emissions
To be confirmed
Local charging standard
DC CCS2 · AC Type 2Whether GB/T is common there is to be confirmed; an adapter may be needed.
Head unit
China-market head units usually lack Arabic and their online services (maps, apps) mostly don't work there; ask whether a global firmware is possible.
Registration, emissions and charging info is from public sources, not yet checked by a broker · Sources
FOB
$80,000
At Chinese port
CIF
$81,700
Jebel Ali
Landed est.
$90,700
≈ AED 333,096
See the breakdown

1 · FOB

Export price (FOB China, incl. export formalities)
$80,000

2 · CIF · transit 15–25 days

Freight · RoRo · GulfIncludes a $100 dangerous-goods surcharge for battery cars (electric, plug-in hybrid, range extender); the forwarder's quote decides
$1,400
Marine insurance 0.3%
$269

3 · Destination taxes & clearance (estimate)

Import duty 5%
$4,085
VAT / GST 5%
$4,289
Local clearance, port & broker (rough)
$600

Rate USD 1 = CNY 6.72 (2026-10-06). Duty on CIF, excise on CIF + duty, VAT on CIF + duty + excise + other levies.

GCC duty 5% + VAT 5%; Jebel Ali free zone is a common re-export hub for the Middle East and Africa.

Rates and rules to be confirmed

Reference prices; the final quote decides. Prices, duties and taxes are estimates — the formal quote, the signed contract and the destination's customs decide. Not a quote or legal advice.

Exports go through a Chinese export company (export agency, named in the contract), which handles the export licence, customs, inspection and shipping. Since 2026 pure-electric passenger cars need a Chinese export licence.

What's included · payment · delivery · documents · warranty
FOB (at the Chinese port)
Includes: The car, Chinese export formalities (inspection, port handling, export agency) and the CRAVEUO service fee, up to loading on board.
Excludes: Ocean freight, insurance, destination duties and taxes, clearance, registration.
CIF (to your port)
Includes: FOB + ocean freight (EV dangerous-goods surcharge included) + cargo insurance (110% cover).
Excludes: Destination duty, VAT, clearance, port collection, inland transport, approval work and registration.
Landed estimate (incl. taxes)
Includes: CIF + destination duty, excise, VAT/GST and a rough local clearance fee.
Excludes: Registration, inland transport, approval or conversion costs; rates not yet checked by a broker.
Payment
No payment on this website and nothing before the contract is signed. Pay only the company account on the proforma invoice — we never change bank details by email or chat.
Delivery
Shipment about 30–45 days after the contract and the payment it sets (export licence, sailing schedule and EV dangerous-goods space permitting), plus the sea transit.
Documents
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, insurance policy (CIF); the export partner handles the export licence and customs. Used cars also come with the deregistration certificate and inspection report, EVs with a battery health (SOH) report.
Warranty
Warranty terms are agreed in each contract. The maker's warranty may not apply in your country; we tell you which case applies before you sign.

Brand names and logos only identify the models and belong to their owners; CRAVEUO is not affiliated with or authorised by these brands and is not their official dealer.

Get a quoteAsk on WhatsApp

Ask first; we sign a contract and you pay once the car and total price are confirmed — no online payment. Private buyers welcome: we arrange shipping, and can recommend a local customs broker at your port.

The story

The NIO ES9 is NIO's new flagship electric SUV. It officially launched on May 27, 2026, and deliveries began the next day. About a month after deliveries started, NIO reached its 10,000th ES9 delivery, which CnEVPost calls a notably fast pace. NIO founder William Li attended the delivery ceremony on June 26, 2026. CnEVPost also reports 6,892 ES9s delivered so far that month.

  • 10,000 deliveries about a month after launch [1]
  1. [1] Nio hits 10,000th ES9 delivery as flagship SUV gains traction · 2026-06-26

The story behind the name

NIO's Chinese name 蔚来 (Wèilái) means 'Blue Sky Coming'; the English name stands for 'A New Day'. Its model codes follow a pattern: ET for saloons and estates, ES for SUVs and EC for coupé-SUVs, with a bigger number meaning a bigger car.

Source

Car pictures come from the makers' public materials and are for reference only; paint, wheels and equipment follow the actual car and the formal quote. Brand names and logos only identify the models and belong to their owners; CRAVEUO is not affiliated with or authorised by these brands and is not their official dealer.

Quick answer

The NIO ES9 six-seat electric SUV costs from RMB 498,000 in China with the 102 kWh battery (launched 27 May 2026); ask CRAVEUO EV Export to check availability for your country.

Key facts

  • Body type

    SUV, 5,365 mm long, 2,029 mm wide, 1,870 mm high, 3,250 mm wheelbase (CarNewsChina database, 2026-10-28)

  • Powertrain

    Battery electric (BEV): dual-motor all-wheel drive, 520 kW (front 180 kW + rear 340 kW), 700 N·m, 0-100 km/h in 4.3 s, 900V architecture (CnEVPost, 2026-05-27; CarNewsChina database, 2026-10-28)

  • Battery and CLTC range

    102 kWh CATL ternary (NMC) battery; 620 km (Executive Luxury), 600 km (Executive Signature and Horizon Special Edition) (CLTC, the China test cycle) (CnEVPost, 2026-05-27; CarNewsChina database, 2026-10-28)

  • Seats

    6 (2+2+2), second row in island or aisle layout (CnEVPost, 2026-05-27; nio.cn, 2026-10-28)

  • Steering wheel

    Left-hand drive (China-market version); ask us about right-hand drive before you order (CRAVEUO model page, 2026-10-28)

  • Charging standard and battery swap

    GB/T plug in China (AC and DC); peak charging power 600 kW (5C); battery swap is supported on NIO's network (CnEVPost, 2026-05-27; nio.cn, 2026-10-28). Check your market's connector and adapter (Akyga, 2025-08-27)

Sources (checked 2026-10-28)
  1. cnevpost.com/2026/05/27/nio-es9-hits-market — ES9 launch 2026-05-27: RMB 498,000 / 558,000 / 628,000 (battery rental from RMB 390,000 without battery), 102 kWh CATL, 620 / 600 km CLTC, 520 kW, 0-100 in 4.3 s, 600 kW peak charging, 5,365 x 2,029 x 1,870 mm, wheelbase 3,250 mm, six seats (2+2+2)
  2. data.carnewschina.com/database/nio/nio-es9/2026/params — 2026 ES9: 102 kWh NMC, 520 kW (180 + 340), 700 N·m, 0-100 in 4.3 s, 6 seats (2+2+2), 17.4 kWh/100 km base trim, battery swap supported
  3. nio.cn/es9 — NIO China ES9 page: 900V architecture, 600 kW peak charging power, six-seat island and aisle layouts, battery swap network
  4. cnevpost.com/2025/09/26/china-to-require-export-licenses-pure-electric-cars — China applies export licence management to pure electric passenger vehicles from 2026-01-01 (reported 2025-09-26)
  5. akyga.com/news-list/93-how-to-charge-chinese-electric-cars-in-europe-gb-t-adapters-for-type-2-and-ccs2.html — GB/T is the EV charging standard used in China for AC and DC; adapters to Type 2 and CCS2 exist (Akyga, 2025-08-27)

Figures are China-market data from the sources listed, checked 2026-10-28, and may change. CRAVEUO EV Export is an independent company, not affiliated with or authorized by NIO.

How to buy the NIO ES9 from China

  1. Choose the version and colour.
  2. A licensed Chinese exporter sends you a written quote.
  3. Sign the contract; you pay only after signing.
  4. Inspect the car, or see it on a video call, before it ships.
  5. It ships by RoRo or container and is delivered to you (DAP); a local customs agent clears it.

Buying the NIO ES9 in Nigeria

The NIO ES9 can be shipped to Nigeria; the delivered estimate is on our Nigeria page.

How we help
Quote from a licensed exporter, delivered to your door (DAP)
Steering and charging there
left-hand-drive · DC CCS2 · AC Type 2
Duty and VAT
Duty 0% · VAT 0% (electric-car rate) — public sources, not yet checked by a broker
Shipping time
About 35–50 days by RoRo ship from a Chinese port, plus clearance

Nigeria · Nigeria import guide

Buying the NIO ES9 in Ghana

The NIO ES9 can be shipped to Ghana; the delivered estimate is on our Ghana page.

How we help
Quote from a licensed exporter, delivered to your door (DAP)
Steering and charging there
left-hand-drive
Shipping time
About 35–50 days by RoRo ship from a Chinese port, plus clearance

Ghana

Buying the NIO ES9 in Iraq

The NIO ES9 can be shipped to Iraq; the delivered estimate is on our Iraq page.

How we help
Quote from a licensed exporter, delivered to your door (DAP)
Steering and charging there
left-hand-drive
Shipping time
About 15–25 days by RoRo ship from a Chinese port, plus clearance

Iraq

In the EU or the UK? We only export to private buyers for their own use, not to dealers. A China-market car needs individual approval (IVA) in your country before it can be registered — cost and time vary by country; EU import duty is 10%, plus your country's VAT. If a model can't get approval, we tell you straight away.

NIO ES9 vs Hongqi E-HS9 or Xiaomi YU7 GT

About CRAVEUO EV Export. CRAVEUO EV Export helps buyers outside China buy Chinese electric cars. Cars are exported by licensed Chinese export companies named in the contract; nothing is paid before the contract is signed. Ask us on this page, on WhatsApp or by e-mail.

Who runs CRAVEUO

Registered name
厦门海立信贸易有限公司
English name
Xiamen Halcyon Trading Co., Ltd.
Address
2F-1, No. 585-5 Tieshan Road, Jimei District, Xiamen, Fujian, China
Unified Social Credit Code
91350211MAKRGFCF59

Each order's formal quote and contract come from the licensed Chinese export company named in it; before you sign, we send you its business licence and export credentials to check.

NIO ES9 buyer questions

How much does the NIO ES9 cost in China, and what would it cost me?

The ES9 launched on 27 May 2026 at RMB 498,000 with the 102 kWh battery included; higher trims are RMB 558,000 and RMB 628,000 (CnEVPost, 2026-05-27). That is not an export price: shipping, export formalities, import duty and taxes come on top. CRAVEUO EV Export gives a written quote per order.

What is the range of the NIO ES9?

The ES9 lists 620 km (Executive Luxury) and 600 km (Executive Signature, Horizon Special Edition) on the CLTC cycle with the 102 kWh battery (CnEVPost, 2026-05-27). CLTC is a Chinese test cycle, so real-world range is usually lower. The base trim lists 17.4 kWh/100 km (CarNewsChina database, 2026-10-28).

Can I import the NIO ES9 into my country?

It depends on your country's import and registration rules and on supply. Export availability depends on the brand's authorised exporters — ask us to check before you plan a purchase. Pure electric cars need a Chinese export licence since 1 January 2026 (CnEVPost, 2025-09-26). The China-market NIO ES9 is left-hand drive. Send us your country and we will check.

Does a China-spec NIO ES9 come with a warranty abroad?

Warranty terms depend on the sales contract and on the exporting company. The brand's own warranty may not apply outside China, and CRAVEUO EV Export is not an authorised dealer of NIO. We state the warranty position in writing before you sign, so ask before you order.

How fast does the NIO ES9 charge, and which charger does it use?

China-market cars use GB/T sockets; many other markets use Type 2 and CCS2, so an adapter may be needed (Akyga, 2025-08-27). The ES9 lists a 600 kW peak charging power on a 900V platform and supports NIO battery swap (CnEVPost, 2026-05-27). Swap stations depend on the country, so do not assume swap access abroad.

Can I import the NIO ES9 into Nigeria?

Yes. Nigeria registers left-hand-drive cars, and the NIO ES9 can be exported there through a licensed Chinese exporter. Duty, taxes and the papers you need are on our Nigeria page.

How long does shipping the NIO ES9 to Nigeria take?

About 35–50 days by RoRo ship from a Chinese port, plus a few days for customs clearance.

Can I import the NIO ES9 into Ghana?

Yes. Ghana registers left-hand-drive cars, and the NIO ES9 can be exported there through a licensed Chinese exporter. Duty, taxes and the papers you need are on our Ghana page.

How long does shipping the NIO ES9 to Ghana take?

About 35–50 days by RoRo ship from a Chinese port, plus a few days for customs clearance.

Can I import the NIO ES9 into Iraq?

Yes. Iraq registers left-hand-drive cars, and the NIO ES9 can be exported there through a licensed Chinese exporter. Duty, taxes and the papers you need are on our Iraq page.

How long does shipping the NIO ES9 to Iraq take?

About 15–25 days by RoRo ship from a Chinese port, plus a few days for customs clearance.

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