Hongqi E-HS9

The Hongqi E-HS9 (Chinese: 红旗E-HS9) is a battery electric full-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer Hongqi, a subsidiary of FAW Group.

Hongqi E-HS9
Overview
Manufacturer	Hongqi (FAW Group)
Production	2020–present
Assembly	China: Changchun, Jilin
Designer	Yangfeng Ding[1]
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Dual-motors, four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Electric motor	2x Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors
Power output	160–405 kW (218–551 PS; 215–543 hp) (total)
Battery	84–120 kWh lithium ion
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,110 mm (122.4 in)
Length	5,209 mm (205.1 in)
Width	2,010 mm (79.1 in)
Height	1,731 mm (68.1 in)
Curb weight	2,700 kg (6,000 lb)

Overview

The production Hongqi E-HS9 is a 5-door, 7 seat vehicle.^[2][3]

Powertrain

The E-HS9 is available in two different performance variants. The lower-spec model features one electric motor for each axle rated at 215 hp (160 kW; 218 PS) each, with 430 hp (321 kW; 436 PS) combined. The top-trim model features a 329 hp (245 kW; 334 PS) motor for the rear axle, with a combined power of 544 hp (406 kW; 552 PS). According to specifications, top of the range model accelerates 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) within 5 seconds.^[4]

Technology

The Hongqi E-HS9 is equipped with an intelligent sensor steering wheel and six smart screens, capable of functions such as AR real scene navigation and remote vehicle control by mobile phone, including unlocking, temperature regulation, smart voice control, and vehicle locating.^[5][6][7]

Battery and Charging

The E-HS9 has a 92.5-kilowatt-hour battery unit with 108 kW CCS-plug.^[8] The car supports wireless charging technology or non-contact charging and can fully charge the vehicle in 8.4 hours with charging efficiency of up to 91%. In terms of endurance, the NEDC range of Hongqi E-HS9 can reach up to 510 km (320 mi).^[5] Both the range and charging speed are significantly lower in cold temperatures.^[9]

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
Hongqi E-HS9 Deluxe (LHD) (2025)^[10]

Test	Points	%
Overall:
Adult occupant:	33.1	82%
Child occupant:	43	87%
Pedestrian:	46.5	73%
Safety assist:	14.9	82%

Design

Concept car

Originally previewed by the Hongqi E115 Concept during the 2019 International Motor Show Germany (IAA) and 2019 Guangzhou Auto Show, the production Hongqi E-HS9 was first shown at the 2020 Beijing Auto Show.^[11]

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  Hongqi E115 Concept at IAA 2019
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  Rear view

Production vehicle

The E-HS9 features a dual-colour design and comes with 22-inch wheels. It has a dimensions of 5209 mm/2010 mm/1731 mm, with a 3110 mm wheelbase.^[12] The weight is 2,700 kilograms (6,000 lb), and the drag coefficient ${\displaystyle c_{\mathrm {d} }}$ is 0.345.^[8]

Design of Hongqi E-HS9 has generally been well received and often compared to Rolls-Royce Cullinan by the automotive press.^[13][14] Both cars were designed by Giles Taylor.^[15]

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  Hongqi E-HS9 rear
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  Interior

Controversies

Depreciation

The Hongqi E-HS9 was the first Hongqi car to enter European market. In Scandinavia, Hongqi received criticism for significant depreciation. Hongqi E-HS9 is the fastest depreciating car according to an analysis by Vi Bilägare.^[16] Hongqi's significant depreciation and significant drop in resale value has been subjected for review by The National Board for Consumer Disputes.^[17]

Spare part shortages

The Hongqi E-HS9 is criticized for expensive spare parts and part shortages, which in turn leads to high insurance premiums.^[18][19] Some of the spare parts are among the most expensive in the world.^[20][21][22]

Inadequately translated user manuals

Early owners have reported a variety of problems ranging from inadequately translated user manuals^[23] to a wide variety of small issues.

Charging speed

The range and charging speed are considerably lower than the advertised specifications, which has resulted in calls for class action lawsuit in Norway.^[24]