Hongqi, China's answer to Rolls-Royce, enters the German market with the E-HS9 electric SUV. The E-HS9 offers two battery options with a maximum range of 320 miles and a three-row layout for seven passengers. Starting at €80,000, the E-HS9 undercuts competitors like the BMW X7 and offers luxurious features. In many ways, Germany is the epicenter of modern luxury vehicles, with brands like Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Porsche setting the standard in most categories.
The first can store 99 kWh, providing drivers with a range of up to 289 miles on the WLTP cycle. The second option, exclusive to the European market, offers a larger 120 kWh battery, extending the SUV's range to up to 320 miles on a single charge. Thanks to a charging rate of up to 140 kW, Hongqi says that the E-HS9 can recoup up to 62 miles of range in 10 minutes at a fast-charging station.