Engineering:Hongqi E-HS9

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Short description: Battery electric full-size luxury crossover SUV
Hongqi E-HS9
Overview
ManufacturerHongqi (FAW Group)
Production2020–present
AssemblyChina: Changchun, Jilin
DesignerYangfeng Ding[1]
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutDual-motors, four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Electric motor2x Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors
Power output
  • 160–405 kW
    (218–551 PS; 215–543 hp) (total)
Battery
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,110 mm (122.4 in)
Length5,209 mm (205.1 in)
Width2,010 mm (79.1 in)
Height1,731 mm (68.1 in)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight2,700 kg (6,000 lb)

The Hongqi E-HS9 (Chinese: 红旗E-HS9) is a battery electric full-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer Hongqi, a subsidiary of FAW Group.

Overview

The production Hongqi E-HS9 is a 5-door, 7 seat vehicle.[2][3]

Powertrain

The E-HS9 is available in two different performance variants. The lower-spec model features one electric motor for each axle rated at 215 hp (160 kW; 218 PS) each, with 430 hp (321 kW; 436 PS) combined. The top-trim model features a 329 hp (245 kW; 334 PS) motor for the rear axle, with a combined power of 544 hp (406 kW; 552 PS). According to specifications, top of the range model accelerates 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) within 5 seconds.[4]

Technology

The Hongqi E-HS9 is equipped with an intelligent sensor steering wheel and six smart screens, capable of functions such as AR real scene navigation and remote vehicle control by mobile phone, including unlocking, temperature regulation, smart voice control, and vehicle locating.[5][6][7]

Battery and Charging

The E-HS9 has a 92.5-kilowatt-hour battery unit with 108 kW CCS-plug.[8] The car supports wireless charging technology or non-contact charging and can fully charge the vehicle in 8.4 hours with charging efficiency of up to 91%. In terms of endurance, the NEDC range of Hongqi E-HS9 can reach up to 510 km (320 mi).[5] Both the range and charging speed are significantly lower in cold temperatures.[9]

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
Hongqi E-HS9 Deluxe (LHD) (2025)[10]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 33.1 82%
Child occupant: 43 87%
Pedestrian: 46.5 73%
Safety assist: 14.9 82%

Design

Concept car

Originally previewed by the Hongqi E115 Concept during the 2019 International Motor Show Germany (IAA) and 2019 Guangzhou Auto Show, the production Hongqi E-HS9 was first shown at the 2020 Beijing Auto Show.[11]

Production vehicle

The E-HS9 features a dual-colour design and comes with 22-inch wheels. It has a dimensions of 5209 mm/2010 mm/1731 mm, with a 3110 mm wheelbase.[12] The weight is 2,700 kilograms (6,000 lb), and the drag coefficient cd is 0.345.[8]

Design of Hongqi E-HS9 has generally been well received and often compared to Rolls-Royce Cullinan by the automotive press.[13][14] Both cars were designed by Giles Taylor.[15]

Controversies

Depreciation

The Hongqi E-HS9 was the first Hongqi car to enter European market. In Scandinavia, Hongqi received criticism for significant depreciation and low resale value.[16] Hongqi E-HS9 is the fastest depreciating car according to an analysis by Vi Bilägare.[17] Hongqi's significant depreciation and significant drop in resale value has been subjected for review by The National Board for Consumer Disputes.[18]

Maintenance

The Hongqi E-HS9 is criticized for expensive maintenance, – expensive spare parts and supply delays and shortages. That, in turn, leads to high insurance premiums.[19][20] Some of the spare parts are among the most expensive in the world.[21][22][23]

Minor issues

Early owners have reported a variety of problems ranging from inadequately translated user manuals[24] to a wide variety of small issues.

Low charging speed

The range and charging speed are considerably lower than the advertised specifications, which has resulted in calls for class action lawsuit in Norway.[25]

References

  1. "Ding Yangfeng". https://www.automotivedesignconference.com/portfolio/ding-yangfeng/. 
  2. "The Hongqi E-HS9 Is An $80,000 Electric Luxury SUV For China With 317-Mile Range". https://www.carscoops.com/2020/09/the-hongqi-e-hs9-is-an-80000-electric-luxury-suv-for-china-with-317-mile-range/. 
  3. "Hongqi E-HS9: Chairman Mao's Favored Brand Launches Flagship Electric SUV". 30 September 2020. https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1129781_hongqi-e-hs9-chairman-mao-s-favored-brand-launches-flagship-electric-suv. 
  4. Cajmatz, Karl (2023-07-23). "Hongqi E-HS9 testad: Se upp för Röda fanan!" (in sv). https://www.dagensps.se/motor/hongqi-e-hs9-testad-se-upp-for-roda-fanan/. "Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 4,9 sekunder" 
  5. 5.0 5.1 "Hongqi E-HS9 Wins Hearts of Users with World-Class Quality" (Press release). 30 December 2020.
  6. "China's new Hongqi E-HS9 SUV boasts Qualcomm chipset". https://www.fierceelectronics.com/electronics/china-s-new-hongqi-e-hs9-suv-boasts-qualcomm-chipset. 
  7. "Fully-Featured Intelligent Electric SUV Flagship Hongqi E-HS9 Features Qualcomm C-V2X Solution, Creating Premium Intelligent Connected Driving Experiences". https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2020/12/11/fully-featured-intelligent-electric-suv-flagship-hongqi-e-hs9-features. 
  8. 8.0 8.1 Klingenberg, Mathias (15 October 2021). "Stille, svær og komfortabel: Vi har prøvekjørt årets kanskje mest oppsiktsvekkende elbil" (in no). Teknisk Ukeblad. https://www.tu.no/artikler/stille-svaer-og-komfortabel-vi-har-provekjort-arets-kanskje-mest-oppsiktsvekkende-elbil/514231. 
  9. Monn-Iversen, Øivind A. (2023-08-23). "Misfornøyde Hongqi-eiere oppfordrer til gruppesøksmål" (in nb). https://www.motor.no/bil/misfornoyde-hongqi-eiere-oppfordrer-til-gruppesoksmal/254206. "Dårlig lading vinterstid er den viktigste årsaken til søksmålet. Men også mange feil og uriktig markedsført rekkevidde, oppgis som grunner. ()" 
  10. https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/hongqi/e-hs9/54344
  11. "Hongqi E-HS9 Is China's New Six-Figure, All-Electric Luxury SUV". https://www.motor1.com/news/446467/hongqi-e-hs9-china-suv/. 
  12. "New Model of Premium Pure Electric SUV – Hongqi E-HS9" (Press release). 10 December 2020.
  13. Bell, Sebastien (2024-04-05). "China's Hongqi Rolls Into Germany With Ambitious E-HS9 Electric Luxury SUV". https://www.carscoops.com/2024/04/chinas-hongqi-rolls-into-germany-with-ambitious-e-hs9-electric-luxury-suv/. 
  14. Angelov, Dimitar (2021-10-15). "The 2021 Hongqi E-HS9 is basically a Chinese Rolls Royce Cullinan EV". https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-2021-hongqi-e-hs9-looks-like-the-rolls-royce-cullinan-s-chinese-cousin/. 
  15. ": Är detta världens mest säregna lyxbil?" (in sv). 2023-02-23. https://www.ljudochbild.se/nyheter/bil/vi-har-provkort-hongqi-e-hs9/. "Om du får associationer till Rolls-Royce Cullinan är det inte konstigt. E-HS9 är inte bara en skamlös kinesisk kopia, utan faktiskt ritad av Giles Taylor, som tidigare har varit involverad i utvecklingen av Rolls-Royce Cullinan och även Phantom. Han arbetar nu som chefsdesigner på Hongqi. ()" 
  16. Ellmark, Christian (2024-10-01). "Brutalt värdefall för Hongqi: 719 kronor per mil" (in sv). https://www.vibilagare.se/reportage/brutalt-vardefall-hongqi-719-kronor-mil. "Värdeminskning på 719 kronor per mil – är det svenskt rekord? En besviken bilägare blev erbjuden ett riktigt skambud för sin Hongqi.()" 
  17. Göransson, Bilbo (2023-05-30). "Skräckexemplet för bil: Värdeminskning på halv miljon" (in sv). https://www.dagensps.se/motor/skrackexemplet-for-bil-vardeminskning-pa-halv-miljon/. "“Skräckexemplet hittills är elsuven Hongqi E-HS9 som beräknas ha en värdeminskning på hela 503 000 kronor under de första tre åren. Det blir över 83 kronor milen bara i värdeminskning för den som kör 2 000 mil/år.”()" 
  18. Fröderberg, Magnus (2024-10-07). "Värdeminskning på 700 kr/mil för Hongqi – blir fall för ARN" (in sv). https://www.automotorsport.se/nyheter/vardeminskning-pa-700-kr-mil-for-hongqi-blir-fall-for-arn/. "Värdeminskning på 700 kr/mil för Hongqi – blir fall för ARN ()" 
  19. "Besviken på sin kinesiska lyxbil: ”700 kronor per mil”" (in sv). 2024-07-24. https://teknikensvarld.expressen.se/nyheter/bil-och-trafik/elbil-laddhybrid/besviken-pa-sin-kinesiska-lyxbil-700-kronor-per-mil/. "Sju månader att få fram reservdelar. ()" 
  20. Rask, Kristofer (2023-05-13). "Hongqi e-HS9 kan bli riktigt dyr att reparera" (in sv). https://alltomelbil.se/hongqi-e-hs9-kan-bli-riktigt-dyr-att-reparera/. "Kinesiska lyxsuven Hongqi e-HS9 har ”skrattretande höga priser” på reservdelar. ()" 
  21. Rask, Kristofer (2023-05-13). "Hongqi e-HS9 kan bli riktigt dyr att reparera – Allt om Elbil" (in sv). https://alltomelbil.se/hongqi-e-hs9-kan-bli-riktigt-dyr-att-reparera/. "Hongqi har förmodligen värdens dyraste bromsklossar till en bil med stålskivor. ()" 
  22. Nilsson, Maths (2023-05-11). "Chocknotan: Nya elbilen har Sveriges dyraste bromsklossar" (in sv). https://carup.se/chocknotan-nya-elbilen-har-sveriges-dyraste-bromsklossar/. "Statliga kinesiska elbilsmärket Hongqi har Sveriges dyraste reservdelspriser, avslöjar Vi Bilägare. ()" 
  23. Söderholm, Erik (2023-05-11). "”Obscent” dyra reservdelar till nya utmanaren Hongqi" (in sv). https://www.vibilagare.se/nyheter/obscent-dyra-reservdelar-till-hongqi-e-hs9. "Hongqis svenska generalagent Hedin Premium Car bekräftar att de höga priserna stämmer. "– Vi är medvetna om att de sticker ut. Detta beror mycket på de höga inköpspriserna." ()" 
  24. "Besviken på sin kinesiska lyxbil: ”700 kronor per mil”" (in sv). 2024-07-24. https://teknikensvarld.expressen.se/nyheter/bil-och-trafik/elbil-laddhybrid/besviken-pa-sin-kinesiska-lyxbil-700-kronor-per-mil/. "Bilen levererades med en instruktionsbok på kinesiska och med en knapphändig översättning till svenska. ()" 
  25. Monn-Iversen, Øivind A. (2023-08-23). "Misfornøyde Hongqi-eiere oppfordrer til gruppesøksmål" (in nb). https://www.motor.no/bil/misfornoyde-hongqi-eiere-oppfordrer-til-gruppesoksmal/254206. "Dårlig lading vinterstid er den viktigste årsaken til søksmålet. Men også mange feil og uriktig markedsført rekkevidde, oppgis som grunner. ()" 

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