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Hongqi E-HS9

A 5.2-meter electric flagship shaped by Cullinan designer Giles Taylor.123

Researched November 2, 2026 from 26 sources

Also called

  • Rolls-Royce of ChinaReflects the E-HS9's ceremonial presence and resemblance to the Cullinan; both share designer Giles Taylor.2

At a glance

0300600
429–543 hpPower
0510
4.9–6.5 s0–100 km/h
0100200
200 km/hTop speed
0400800
600–750 N·mTorque

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.911

Engine
Two permanent-magnet motors; 84–120 kWh packs (99 kWh: 90 usable)111
Layout
Dual-motor all-wheel drive1
Gearbox
2024 range: single-speed fixed-ratio transmission9
Built at
Changchun, Jilin, China1

The story

FAW Group's Hongqi built the E-HS9 as a flagship electric SUV in Changchun. Its dual-motor AWD hardware sits beneath a body credited to Yangfeng Ding and former Rolls-Royce designer Giles Taylor.123

2020: Beijing debut, December 4 launch20202021: Norway starts the European rollout · Four 120 kWh variants join the range20212022: First 1,000 Norwegian customer deliveries · Charging software enables 140 kW20222024: Four trims, all with 120 kWh20242025: Euro NCAP penalizes a torn airbag20252026: Singapore opens the right-hand-drive era2026 Hongqi E115 Concept: 2019Hongqi E-HS9: 2020–presentHongqi E-HS9Hongqi E-HS9 (right-hand-drive facelift): 2026–present 2018201920202021202220232024202520262027
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones1417
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YearWhat happened
2019Hongqi E115 Concept
2020–presentHongqi E-HS9
2026–presentHongqi E-HS9 (right-hand-drive facelift)
2020Beijing debut, December 4 launch
2021Norway starts the European rollout
2021Four 120 kWh variants join the range
2022First 1,000 Norwegian customer deliveries
2022Charging software enables 140 kW
2024Four trims, all with 120 kWh
2025Euro NCAP penalizes a torn airbag
2026Singapore opens the right-hand-drive era
  1. 2020

    Beijing debut, December 4 launch

    Shown at the Beijing Auto Show, the E-HS9 reaches China's market on December 4 with four trims and seven-, six- or four-seat cabins.14

  2. 2021

    Norway starts the European rollout

    Norway becomes Hongqi's first European market, with E-HS9 sales starting in 2021.56

  3. 2021

    Four 120 kWh variants join the range

    Launched at Guangzhou on November 19, four larger-battery variants claim up to 690 km on the NEDC cycle.7

  4. 2022

    First 1,000 Norwegian customer deliveries

    Norway's first 1,000 customers receive their cars while journalists are still waiting for full road tests.58

  5. 2022

    Charging software enables 140 kW

    Charging software permits up to 140 kW; the best results require a warm battery with less than 10% charge remaining.6

  6. 2024

    Four trims, all with 120 kWh

    March's Chinese range offers 120 kWh in four trims, with seven, six or four seats and CLTC ratings of 690 or 660 km.9

  7. 2025

    Euro NCAP penalizes a torn airbag

    An airbag tear brings head-protection penalties in both frontal tests; Hongqi improves quality checks at the plant and supplier.10

  8. 2026

    Singapore opens the right-hand-drive era

    Singapore becomes the first right-hand-drive market, launching a facelift with a redesigned cabin, retuned air suspension and a revised CATL battery.1

Every generation

  • Hongqi E115 Concept
    Hongqi E115 Concept2019
  • Hongqi E-HS9
    Hongqi E-HS92020–present

Power over the years

From 429 hp to 543 hp in 0 years.

0200400600 20222024 hp 2022 · 429 hp · Comfort2022 · 543 hp · Premium2024 · 429 hp · 690km Cheongyue 7-Seat2024 · 543 hp · 660km Flagship 6-Seat 543 hp Premium 429 hp Comfort
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YearHorsepowerModel
2022429Comfort
2022543Premium
2024429690km Cheongyue 7-Seat
2024543660km Flagship 6-Seat

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Original trims: 旗·悦 / 旗·享 / 旗·畅 / 旗·领

    2021

  • Standard

    Comfort

    429 hp

  • Standard

    690km Cheongyue 7-Seat

    2024

    429 hp

  • Standard

    690km Flag Enjoy 6-Seat

    2024

    429 hp

  • Standard

    Premium / Executive

    543 hp

  • Standard

    660km Flagship 6-Seat

    2024

    543 hp

  • Standard

    Exclusive / President

  • Standard

    Exclusive+ / President Long Range

  • Standard

    660km Flag Link 4-Seat

    2024

    543 hp

  • Standard

    Right-hand-drive E-HS9 (Thailand)

    2026

    485 hp

  • Special

    Black Pack

How to spot one

Look for

  • Waterfall grille and split front lights: the main headlights sit down at fog-light height.4
  • An LED strip on the hood replaces a conventional upright hood ornament.4
  • A full-width rear light bar has Y-shaped outer ends and dotted inner light elements.4
  • LED strips in the C-pillars act as charging-status indicators.3
  • A welcome-light show plays when the open button is pressed.316

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Hongqi E-HS9
    E-HS9
    Photo of a Rolls-Royce Cullinan
    Rolls-Royce Cullinan

    Rolls-Royce Cullinan

    Look for the E-HS9's split front lamps, hood LED strip and C-pillar charging indicators.134

  • Photo of a Hongqi E-HS9
    E-HS9
    Photo of a Range Rover
    Range Rover

    Range Rover

    Check for a full-width rear light bar with Y-shaped outer ends and dotted inner light elements.48

Prices

Value today $61.5K–$78.8K23

Price when newValue today
$0$50K$100K$150K 20202022202420262028 Value today: $61,500–$78,750 2021 · $78,431 · China base 7-seat (approx. USD)2021 · $83,046 · China lower 6-seat (approx. USD)2021 · $98,431 · China upper 6-seat (approx. USD)2021 · $112,277 · China top 4-seat (approx. USD)2024 · $78,590 · China Cheongyue 7-seat list2024 · $83,090 · China Flag Enjoy 6-seat list2024 · $93,620 · China Flagship 6-seat list2024 · $107,150 · China Flag Link 4-seat list 2021 · 50.98 · China base, 2021 MY; approx. USD at CNY6.5/$
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2021Launch price$78,431China base, 2021 MY; approx. USD at CNY6.5/$
2021Price when new$78,431China base 7-seat (approx. USD)
2021Price when new$83,046China lower 6-seat (approx. USD)
2021Price when new$98,431China upper 6-seat (approx. USD)
2021Price when new$112,277China top 4-seat (approx. USD)
2024Price when new$78,590China Cheongyue 7-seat list
2024Price when new$83,090China Flag Enjoy 6-seat list
2024Price when new$93,620China Flagship 6-seat list
2024Price when new$107,150China Flag Link 4-seat list
2026Value today$61,500–$78,750

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 10 stories from its legend
    • “A record summer-range shortfall”
    • “A 2024 Goodwood hill-climb appearance”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 3 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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