2025 Hongqi E-HS9 China-Spec Electric SUV: Main Export Versions
| Specification | 690 km Qiyue 7-seat | 690 km Qixiang 6-seat | 660 km Qichang 6-seat | 660 km Qiling 4-seat |
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| Official China guide price | RMB 589,800 | RMB 619,800 | RMB 689,800 | RMB 779,800 |
| Estimated lowest FOB China price | from USD 84,800 | depends on version, seat layout, production date, exterior color and available stock |
| Model identity | China-spec Hongqi E-HS9 full-size electric luxury SUV; not Hongqi HS7, not E-QM5, not H9 sedan |
| Vehicle type | pure electric full-size luxury SUV |
| Steering position | left-hand drive |
| Seats and doors | 7 seats, 5 doors | 6 seats, 5 doors | 6 seats, 5 doors | 4 seats, 5 doors |
| Length × width × height | 5209 × 2010 × 1731 mm | 5209 × 2010 × 1731 mm | 5209 × 2010 × 1713 mm | 5209 × 2010 × 1713 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3110 mm |
| Body structure | 5-door SUV, load-bearing body |
| Energy type | battery electric vehicle |
| Battery capacity | 120 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | ternary lithium battery |
| Battery warranty reference | 8 years / 160,000 km battery pack warranty in China-market configuration references |
| Range standard | NEDC; do not rewrite as CLTC on the product page |
| Rated electric range | 690 km | 690 km | 660 km | 660 km |
| Drive layout | dual-motor all-wheel drive |
| Total motor power | 320 kW | 320 kW | 405 kW | 405 kW |
| Total motor torque | 600 N·m | 600 N·m | 750 N·m | 750 N·m |
| Electric motor output | 435 Ps | 435 Ps | 551 Ps | 551 Ps |
| Official 0-100 km/h | 6.5 s | 6.5 s | 5.0 s | 5.0 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h |
| Transmission | EV single-speed gearbox |
| Curb weight | 2644 kg | 2654 kg | 2702 kg | 2712 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3189 kg | 3124 kg | 3247 kg | 3162 kg |
| Energy equivalent fuel use | 2.0 L/100 km | 2.0 L/100 km | 2.1 L/100 km | 2.1 L/100 km |
| Vehicle warranty reference | 4 years / 100,000 km China-market vehicle warranty reference |
| Primary export role | lowest entry, seven-seat family route | balanced six-seat executive route | stronger six-seat luxury SUV route | VIP rear-cabin flagship route |
FOB reference is calculated from the 2025 China guide-price structure and normal export handling assumptions. Temporary local dealer discounts are not used as the public lowest-price base.
The 2025 Hongqi E-HS9 is bought by cabin role first
The 2025 Hongqi E-HS9 price in China starts from RMB 589,800, but this SUV should not be read like a normal electric family crossover. It is a full-size Hongqi flagship with a long wheelbase, a heavy body and three different cabin directions: seven-seat family use, six-seat executive comfort and four-seat VIP transport.
For export buyers, the 690 km Qiyue seven-seat version is the cleanest entry point because it keeps the lowest guide price and the most flexible seating layout. The 690 km Qixiang six-seat version is the better balanced route when the buyer wants the E-HS9 to feel more like an executive car, not only a large electric SUV.
Why the 660 km versions cost more than the 690 km versions
The 660 km Qichang and Qiling versions are not lower versions. They use the stronger 405 kW and 750 N·m dual-motor system, while the 690 km versions use 320 kW and 600 N·m. That is why the lower range number needs explanation on an export page: the 660 km route is about power, higher equipment and cabin positioning.
The Qichang six-seat version fits buyers who want the stronger drivetrain but still need a practical executive SUV. The Qiling four-seat version is much narrower. It is a VIP rear-cabin product for hotel reception, executive fleet, formal transport or image-led buyers, not the normal choice for family stock.
NEDC range should stay visible and honest
The 2025 China-market E-HS9 listings use NEDC range figures, so the product page should keep the wording as 690 km NEDC and 660 km NEDC. Rewriting the numbers as CLTC would make the page less accurate and may create trouble when overseas buyers compare the vehicle with local EV listings.
A full-size electric SUV with a 120 kWh battery can still be a strong premium export product, but buyers should understand that real highway range depends on speed, weather, road conditions, passenger load and charging infrastructure. This is a model where expectation control helps conversion instead of weakening it.
What owner feedback changes for export buyers
Owner discussions and long-distance testing tend to point in the same direction: the E-HS9 feels spacious, quiet and expensive inside, but its range and charging experience should be explained with care. Buyers should not treat the 690 km NEDC number as a guaranteed highway distance, especially in cold weather, with heavy passenger load or on routes where fast chargers are far apart.
The second owner concern is software and local support. Some overseas buyers pay close attention to infotainment polish, driver-assistance behavior, charging-session consistency and parts availability. For export stock, this supports a conservative version strategy: the 690 km Qixiang six-seat version gives the flagship cabin feel without forcing every buyer into the highest-price VIP version, while the Qiling four-seat version should be kept for buyers who already understand its narrow executive-use case.
Best export version reading
For first-stock planning, the 690 km Qixiang six-seat version is the most balanced E-HS9 route because it keeps the long-range version while giving the cabin a more executive second-row feel. The Qiyue seven-seat version is better when the buyer wants the lowest estimated FOB China price. The Qiling four-seat version should be reserved for confirmed VIP demand.
Buyers comparing Hongqi sedan and SUV inventory can review the current Hongqi export stock. Factory model positioning can also be checked on the official Hongqi E-HS9 page.
