NIO ES9 launched, with a starting price of 498,000 yuan
NIO has launched its new ES9 vehicle, with pricing starting at 498,000 RMB for direct purchase or 390,000 RMB with battery leasing. The ES9 features an 900V high-voltage architecture, China's first mass-produced steer-by-wire and rear-wheel steering, and integrates NIO's Skyhawk (AQUILA) sensing system and World Model (NWM) architecture for enhanced capabilities. Additionally, Chery Automobile has established a new energy technology subsidiary, Anhui Xidian Energy Technology Co., Ltd., with a registered capital of 500 million RMB. AI
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