Former NBA star Yao Ming, named Nio's Chief Experience Officer in 2026, fronted the ES9's launch videos.
Lead trim: Dual motor AWD 102 kWh (697 hp)
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FactFormer NBA star Yao Ming, named Nio's Chief Experience Officer in 2026, fronted the ES9's launch videos.
The Nio ES9 is Nio's flagship battery electric full-size luxury SUV and the SUV counterpart of the ET9 sedan, built in Hefei on the NT 3.0 platform. It was revealed through official documents on 8 January 2026 and presented on 9 April 2026, with deliveries from late May 2026. It shares the ET9's dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain and 900-volt-class architecture with a swappable 102 kWh battery. It has steer-by-wire, 8.4-degree rear-wheel steering and Nio's Skyride fully active suspension.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual motor AWD 102 kWh (697 hp) | 2026–present | — | 697 hp | 516 lb-ft | — | AWD | — | — |
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