Top 10 Most Expensive Chinese Electric SUVs

The Most Expensive Chinese Electric Crossovers and SUVs.
We prepared the Top 10 Most Expensive Chinese New Energy SUVs (BEV+PHEV) cars. We also obtained sales data for these cars in 2025 to show which of them sells better.
When compiling the rating, we arranged the cars in order of increasing cost of their initial configurations. This rating includes four battery electric vehicles, four plug-in hybrids, and two models with BEV and PHEV powertrains.

Li Auto L9

The Li Auto L9 EREV full-size crossover took tenth place on this list with a starting price of 409,800 yuan ($57,167.10 ) . According to China EV DataTracker, 85,817 units of this car were sold in China last year.

The Li L9 is a large SUV with dimensions of 5218/1998/1800 mm and a wheelbase of 3105 mm. Under the hood, it has a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine that works as a generator. The L9 offers a dual-motor 4WD transmission with a combined peak power of 330 kW (443 hp). Thanks to the 52.3 kWh triple NMC unit made by CATL, it can travel up to 280 km (CLTC) in electric mode. The driving range in mixed mode reaches 1,412 km.

Tank 700 Hi4-T EV car

Tank 700 Hi4-TGWM's Tank 700 Hi4-T SUV ranked ninth with a starting price of 428,000 yuan (~$100,000). The body-on-frame SUV began shipping to the domestic market in March 2024. Its cumulative sales reached 14,067 units.

Chinese car enthusiasts often compare the Tank 700 Hi4-T to the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. These two cars have a blocky body shape and high status in common. However, the Tank 700 Hi4-T is larger: its dimensions are 5090/2061/1952 mm, and the wheelbase is 3110 mm. Under the hood of this beast is a 3-liter V6 with a capacity of 265 kW (355 hp). It works in tandem with an e-motor with a capacity of 120 kW (161 hp) and 9AT. On board the Tank 700 Hi4-T there is a ternary battery with a capacity of 37.1 kWh, providing 100 km of electric traction according to NEDC.

NIO ES7 EV car

NIO ES7 Number eight on the list is the mid-size electric crossover NIO ES7 with a starting price of 438,000 yuan (~$75,000) with a battery included. The NIO ES7 hasn't sold very well in China, with only 1,874 units delivered in 2024.

The NIO ES7 is a five-seater SUV with dimensions of 4912/1987/1720 mm and a wheelbase of 2960 mm. It comes standard with a dual-motor 4WD transmission producing 480 kW (644 hp). The standard variant of this EV offers a 75 kWh NMC ternary battery pack for 485 km of CLTC range. There is also a variant with a 100 kWh battery for 620 km. In Europe, the NIO ES7 is sold under the name EL7.

NIO EC7 EV car

The NIO EC7 is ranked seventh on this list. It is a crossover coupe, a sibling of the NIO ES7. The EC7 starts at 458,000 yuan ($63,891.00 ) in China. Last year, this model was sold in the amount of 2,865 units in the domestic market.

The NIO EC7 measures 4968/1974/1714 mm with a wheelbase of 2960 mm. It shares its powertrain with the ES7. Thanks to its sleek body shape, it can travel up to 490 km with a 75 kWh battery and up to 635 km with a 100 kWh battery.

Aito M9 EV car

The Aito M9 crossover from Huawei and Seres ranked sixth on this list. Its price in China is 469,800 yuan ($65,537.10). After the start of shipments in February last year, the Aito M9 shook the Chinese market, becoming a hot seller. In 2024, this crossover sold 156,051 units. It is the best-selling model on the list.

The Aito M9 is a large SUV, with length, width and height of 5,230 mm, 1,999 mm and 1,800 mm respectively. Its wheelbase reaches 3,110 mm. Its BEV variant offers a dual-motor 4WD with 390 kW (523 hp) and a 100 kWh ternary NMC battery, providing 630 km of CLTC range. The EREV variant has a peak output of 365 kW (489 hp), a 1.5-liter generator and a 42 kWh NMC unit, which provides 190 km of electric driving range. An optional 52 kWh battery is also available, rated for 275 km of electric driving range.

NIO ES8 EV car

The NIO ES8 is ranked eighth on the list. Its starting price is 498,000 yuan (~$100,000) including the battery pack. NIO sold 9,188 units of the ES8 SUV last year.

The NIO ES8 is a six-seater SUV with dimensions of 5099/1989/1750 mm and a wheelbase of 3070 mm. It is equipped with a 480 kW dual-motor 4WD system. With a 75 kWh battery on board, the ES8 can travel up to 465 km (CLTC). The range of the 100 kWh battery variant is 605 km.

Hongqi E-HS9 EV car

FAW's Hongqi E-HS9 ranked fourth on this list with a starting price of 589,800 yuan (~$115,000). The E-HS9 entered the domestic market in December 2020. As such, this car is starting to show its age. In 2024, its sales volume was only 1,015 units.

The Hongqi E-HS9 is available in seven-, six- and four-seater variants. Its dimensions are 5209/2010/1731 mm with a wheelbase of 3110 mm. The entry-level variant offers 4WD and 320 kW (421 hp). The more powerful variant is equipped with two e-motors producing 405 kW (543 hp). Thanks to the 120 kWh battery, the Hongqi E-HS9 can travel up to 690 km on a single charge according to the NEDC.

M-Hero 917 EV car

Dongfeng's M-Hero 917 took third place in this ranking with a starting price of 637,700 yuan ($88,959.15). There is no information on sales volumes of this model in China. Therefore, sales volumes are considered low.

The M-Hero 917 is an off-road crossover with dimensions of 4987/2080/1978 mm. The all-electric version of this beast is equipped with four electric motors with a total output of 800 kW (1,073 hp). Thanks to a triple NMC block with a capacity of 142.7 kWh, the M-Hero 917 can travel up to 505 km in CLTC mode. The EREV version of this crossover is equipped with three e-motors with an output of 600 kW (805 hp). The M-Hero 917 is equipped with a 1.5-liter range extender and a 65.8 kWh battery. The car's driving range in mixed mode is 1,026 km.

M-Hero M800 EV car

The M-Hero 800 came in second. It is not a completely new model, but a heavily tuned version of the M-Hero 917. Its price is 879,000 yuan ($122,620.50). Sales volume is unknown.

The M-Hero M800 is a 5-seater EREV with dimensions of 5136/2172/2063 mm. Its powertrain is similar to the M-Hero 917.

Yangwang U8 EV car

BYD's Yangwang U8 has become the most expensive Chinese new energy SUV. Its starting price is 1,098,000 yuan ($153,171.00). From January to December 2024, Yangwang delivered 7,366 U8s.

The Yangwang U8 is a gigantic vehicle with dimensions of 5325/2095/1940 mm and a wheelbase of 3050 mm. It has four electric motors with a total peak power of 880 kW (1,180 hp). As a result, the 3.5-ton SUV can accelerate to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. Under the hood of the Yangwang U8 is a 2-liter generator with 200 kW (268 hp). Thanks to the 49 kWh LFP package, it can travel 120 km in electric mode. The power reserve in mixed mode is 780 km.