Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Nio has equipped its upcoming flagship SUV ET9 with a self-unloading feature in ice and snow. The capabilities of the new model were demonstrated in the video, published on the social network Weibo.
The Nio ET9 electric car has a smart Sky Ride chassis system that allows the body to shake off snow by performing oscillating movements. In addition, this function allows you to maintain a straight body position when driving on a dirt road.
Nio announced ET9 in December 2023. The SUV will be the premium model of the brand and its prices will start from 112 thousand dollars (10.3 million at the exchange rate at the time of publication). Deliveries are expected no earlier than next year.
The company is positioning the ET9 as an all-electric rival to the Mercedes-Maybach, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7-Series, Audi A8 and Porsche Panamera. The model was equipped with electric motors with a total power of 707 hp. and a 120 kWh capacity battery with quick-change facility.
Previously Nio launched ET5 sedan with a power reserve of 1 thousand km.