Model
Nio ES9
Nio ES9 2026
Cadillac ESCALADE IQL
Cadillac ESCALADE IQL
Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV
Mercedes EQS 680 SUV
Starting price ~$92,120 (China) $131,030 Unknown
Body type SUV SUV SUV
World premiere Thursday, April 9, 2026 Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Delivery start June 2026 July 2025 January 2023
Model status Announced In production In production
WLTP range 612-560 km (380-348 miles)
WLTP consumption 19.28-21.07 kWh/100km (3.2-2.9 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss 22.0-24.1 kWh/100km (2.8-2.6 mi/kWh )
EPA range 460 miles (740 km)
EPA consumption 2.1 mi/kWh (29.1 kWh/100km)
Basic trim CLTC range 620 km (385 miles)
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition 16 kWh/100km(3.9 mi/kWh ) 30 kWh/100km(2.1 mi/kWh ) 22 kWh/100km(2.8 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 594 km (369 miles) 717 km (446 miles) 536 km (333 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 22 kWh/100km(2.8 mi/kWh ) 32 kWh/100km(1.9 mi/kWh ) 26 kWh/100km(2.4 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 432 km (268 miles) 672 km (418 miles) 454 km (282 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 23 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh ) 35 kWh/100km(1.8 mi/kWh ) 28.5 kWh/100km(2.2 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 413 km (257 miles) 614 km (382 miles) 414 km (257 miles)
Top speed 220 kph (137 mph) 200 kph (124 mph) 210 kph (131 mph)
Peak power 520 kW (707.0 hp / 697.3 bhp) 560 kW (761.4 hp / 751.0 bhp) 484 kW (658.1 hp / 649.1 bhp)
Electrical torque output 700 nm (516.6 ft-lb) 1064 nm (785.2 ft-lb) 950 nm (701.1 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 4.3 s 4.9 s 4.4 s
Drive type AWD AWD AWD
Motor setup One motor on front and one motor rear axle One motor on front and one motor rear axle One motor on front and one motor rear axle
Motor technology ASM PMSM PMSM
Front brake type Fixed caliper disc (6 pistons) Fixed caliper disc Fixed caliper disc
Rear brake type Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons) Floating caliper disc Floating caliper disc
Front disc diameter 355 mm (13.98") 415 mm (16.34")
Rear disc diameter 355 mm (13.98") 378 mm (14.88")
Front disc type Cast iron Ventilated cast iron Cast iron
Rear disc type Cast iron Cast iron Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Hold or Creep Hold or Creep Hold
Lift-up-regen levels Normal / Comfort / Sport High / Medium / Low
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 2 (Super comfort dual-chamber air suspension + external CDC, steer-by-wire, rear-wheel steering / NIO SkyRide Full Active Suspension) 1 (air suspension) 1 (AIRMATIC)
Suspension type front Double wishbone / Double wishbone Double wishbone Multi-link
Suspension type rear Multi-link / Multi-link Multi-link Multi-link
Spring type front Air Spring / Air Spring Air Spring Air Spring
Spring type rear Air Spring / Air Spring Air Spring Air Spring
Adaptive damping front Standard feature Standard feature Optional feature
Adaptive damping rear Standard feature Standard feature Optional feature
Adjustable height front Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Adjustable height rear Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Ground clearance 180 - 240 mm (7.09" - 9.45") / 180 - 240 mm (7.09" - 9.45") 152 - 250 mm (5.98" - 9.84") 181 - 206 mm (7.13" - 8.11")
Length 5365 mm (211.2") 5803 mm (228.5") 5125 mm (201.8")
Height 1870 mm (73.6") 1933 mm (76.1") 1721 mm (67.8")
Width excluding mirrors 2029 mm (79.9") 2167 mm (85.3") 2034 mm (80.1")
Width including mirrors mm (") 2389 mm (94.1") 2157 mm (84.9")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.264 / Unknown Unknown / Unknown 0.288 / Unknown
Wheelbase 3250 mm (128.0") 3460 mm (136.2") 3210 mm (126.4")
Turning circle 10.8 meter (425.2") 12 meter (472.4") 11 meter (433.1")
Curb weight 2915 kg (6426.5 lbs) 4103 kg (9045.6 lbs) 2735 kg (6029.6 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 2900 kg (6393.4 lbs) 4717 kg (10399.2 lbs) 3375 kg (7440.6 lbs)
Max roof cargo 100 kg (220.5 lbs) 90 kg (198.4 lbs) 100 kg (220.5 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver -15 kg (-33.1 lbs) 614 kg (1353.6 lbs) 640 kg (1411.0 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked N/A 3402 kg (7500.1 lbs) 1800 kg (3968.3 lbs)
Trunk capacity 477 liter (16.8 cu-ft) 686 liter (24.2 cu-ft) 440 liter (15.5 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded 1586 liter (56.0 cu-ft) 3546 liter (125.2 cu-ft) (1958 liter / 69.1 cu-ft with third row down)
HMI type Screen focus with stalks and limited buttons Screen focus with stalks and buttons Screen focus with limited buttons
Head-up display Standard feature Standard feature Optional feature
Voice control Standard feature Standard feature Optional feature
Gesture control Not Available Not Available Optional feature
Digital driver display Yes 10.2" Yes 35" Yes 12.3"
Infotainment screen Yes 15.6" Yes (2 options) 35" 11" Yes 17.7"
In-car navigation Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Apple CarPlay support Not Available Not Available Optional feature
Android Auto support Not Available Not Available Optional feature
Map provider Amap Google HERE Maps
Online map updates Yes Yes Yes
Real time traffic Yes Yes Yes
Route planning with charging planning Yes Yes Yes
Satellite image map No No Yes
Voice controlled Yes Yes Yes
Voice guiding Yes Yes Yes
LED matrix headlights Standard feature Not Available Standard feature
Auto dimming headlights Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Cornering lights Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Swiveling headlights Not Available Not Available Not Available
Headlight washers Not Available Not Available Optional feature
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Optional feature Not Available Optional feature
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Standard feature Standard feature Optional feature
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Standard feature Standard feature Not Available
Drowsiness Alert Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Standard feature Standard feature Optional feature
Exit warning Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Forward Collision Warning Standard feature Standard feature Optional feature
Lane departure warning Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Lane keeping Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Night Vision Not Available Optional feature Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Standard feature Standard feature Optional feature
Ultrasonic sensors
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front left corner
  • On bumper front right corner
  • On bumper front left side
  • On bumper front right side
  • On bumper rear left side
  • On bumper rear right side
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front left corner
  • On bumper front right corner
  • On bumper front left side
  • On bumper front right side
  • On bumper rear left side
  • On bumper rear right side
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
Cameras
  • Top center windshield
  • Front
  • On left wing mirror
  • On right wing mirror
  • Rear center
  • Right front side
  • Left front side
  • Left roof over windshield
  • Right on roof over windshield
  • Center roof over rear window
  • Top center windshield
  • Front
  • On left wing mirror
  • On right wing mirror
  • Rear center
Radar sensors
  • Front
  • Left front corner (Optional)
  • Right front corner (Optional)
  • Left rear corner (Optional)
  • Right rear corner (Optional)
  • Front
  • Left front corner
  • Right front corner
  • Left rear corner
  • Right rear corner
  • Front
Lidar sensors
  • Top center windshield
N/A
Battery gross 102 kWh 225 kWh 125 kWh
Battery net 95 kWh 215 kWh 118 kWh
Cathode Materials NMC NCMA NMC811
Nominal voltage 720 V 355 V 396 V
Battery weight 1360 kg (2998.3 lbs)
Pack configuration CTP 96s6p 108s4p
Battery type Cell to Pack Module-to-Module (MTM)
Battery chemistry NMC NCMA NMC811
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - Nio ES9 Charging curve (click for full size) - Cadillac ESCALADE IQL Charging curve (click for full size) - Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV
Max DC charging 600 kW 350 kW 200 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 43 m 59 s 2 h 22 m 48 s 1 h 31 m 12 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 129.6 kW 90.3 kW 77.6 kW
Charging time 10-100% 42 m 57 s 2 h 18 m 34 s 1 h 26 m 55 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 119.4 kW 83.8 kW 73.3 kW
Charging time 10-80% 11 m 4 s 49 m 42 s 33 m 8 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 360.5 kW 181.6 kW 149.5 kW
Charging time 10-90% 15 m 41 s 1 h 27 m 45 s 42 m 49 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 290.5 kW 117.6 kW 132.3 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Manual battery heating Standard feature Standard feature Unknown
Interior category Minimalistic Driver focused Driver focused
Interior quality Luxury Premium Luxury
Console design Split level console Split level console Floating console
Interior design
Cloud Beige
Interior colors: Beige Black
Sappan Red
Interior colors: Black
Amber Brown
Interior colors: Black Brown
Cocoa Brown / Carrera White
Interior colors: Brown White
Backen Black with Santorini Accents
Interior colors: Black
Sheer Gray with Dark Medium Cinder Accents
Interior colors: Gray
Camelia with Backen Black accents
Interior colors: Brown Black
Harbor Blue with Backen Black accents
Interior colors: Blue Black
Standard
Storage
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Under floor storage Trunk
N/A N/A
Seating capacity 6 7 5, 7)
Front seats options 1 1 2 (standard, multicontour)
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) 10 8 (12) 8, 12
Seat depth adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature
Seat height adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature
Height adjustable headrest Standard electric feature Standard feature Standard feature / Standard feature
Length adjustable headrest Not Available Not Available Not Available / Standard feature
Adjustable thigh support Standard electric feature Not Available Not Available / Standard feature
Memory Standard feature Unknown Standard feature / Standard feature
Electric lumbar adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature Optional electric feature / Standard electric feature
Seat ventilation Standard feature Standard feature Optional feature / Optional feature
Massage function Standard feature Unknown Not Available / Standard feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard feature
Seat heating Standard feature Standard feature / Standard feature Optional feature, outer seats
Seat ventilation Standard feature Not Available / Standard feature Not Available
Massage function Standard feature Not Available / Standard feature Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Standard electric feature Not Available / Standard electric feature Not Available
Foldable seats Not Available Not Available / Not Available Standard electric feature
Paint colors 7 10 9
Wheel options 3 2 4
Wheel size (front/rear) 275/50R21 / 275/50R21
275/45R22 / 275/45R22
285/40R23 / 285/40R23
275/50R24 / 275/50R24
265/45R21 / 265/45R21
265/40R22 / 295/40R22
Available climate systems 1 1 2 (THERMOTRONIC, THERMATIC)
Climate zones 5-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow ThirdRow 5-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow ThirdRow THERMOTRONIC:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow/THERMATIC:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow
Preclimatization Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Pet mode Standard feature Not Available Not Available
Camping mode Standard feature Not Available Not Available
Airbags
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Knee driver
  • Knee passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left side second row
  • Right side second row
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Between front seats
N/A
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left side second row
  • Right side second row
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Between front seats
  • Knee driver
Seatbelts
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Left with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Right with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Driver
  • Front passenger
  • Behind driver
  • Middle
  • Behind passenger
Keyless entry Standard feature Standard feature Optional feature
Keyless go Standard feature Standard feature Optional feature
Use Phone as key Standard feature Standard feature Optional feature
Alarm system Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Dash cam Standard feature Not Available Not Available
Parking surveillance Standard feature Not Available Not Available
App name NIO My Cadillac Mercedes me
Change charging target Yes Yes Yes
See car location Yes Unknown Yes
Lock/unlock car Yes Unknown Yes
Open/close windows Yes Unknown Yes
Start/Stop Precondition Yes Yes Yes
Remote parking Yes Unknown Yes
Schedule charging Yes Unknown Yes
See driving history Yes Unknown Yes
Trigger horn/lights Yes Unknown Yes