Hongqi enters the German market with the E-HS9 luxury SUV

Hongqi, already present in several European markets, including Iceland and Norway, has brought its luxury SUV E-HS9 to Germany. A little earlier, the manufacturer Xpeng made its contribution to the local car market by introducing a line of crossovers.


The choice in favor of Germany was made for a reason. It is this country that today remains the epicenter of the production and sale of modern luxury cars. World famous brands including Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Porsche maintain their own high standards.

Cullinan styling aside, the E-HS9 is an electric crossover with a modern design and roomy interior for 7 people.


Buyers have two battery options to choose from. A more budget model with a battery capacity of 99 kWh provides a range of 465 km within the WLTP cycle. In the slightly more expensive version, the 120 kWh battery allows you to travel up to 515 km on one charge.

It should be noted that the modification with increased battery capacity can accommodate 6 passengers. It received more expensive interior trim, including leather upholstery. Both trim levels feature adaptive cruise control, climate control and other interesting options.

By supporting charging power of up to 140 kW, the luxury SUV E-HS9 can restore its range from zero to 100 km in 10 minutes at a high-power charging station.

The car has room for a large battery thanks to the overall body length of 5209 mm. This makes it longer even in comparison to the BMW X7.

Hongqi, which people have long and rightly dubbed the “Chinese Rolls-Royce”, belongs to the FAW concern. As of 2024, it is the second largest automobile manufacturer in China.


In 2018, the company hired Giles Taylor, a man who had a hand in the design of many Rolls-Royce cars. The designer's influence is also evident in the appearance of the E-HS9 SUV. Apparently, this is why the car is so similar to the well-known Cullinan.

Prices for the E-HS9 start at 80000 euros (86700 US dollars or 8 million rubles at the current exchange rate), and the Exclusive Long Range version costs 102995 euros (116600 US dollars or 10,74 million rubles). For comparison, the cost of a BMW X7 with an internal combustion engine in Germany starts at 103000 euros.