Test review DrivOlution Hongqi E-HS9 President Long Range

Platform

Unfortunately, no information found about the E-SHS9's platform.

Versions

The E-HS9 is available in four versions: the Business, the Executive, the President and the President Long Range. Hongqi E-HS9 - Nieuw in België | Hongqi

• the Business is the entry-level version. It is a seven-seater. It has a battery pack of 84 kWh, of which 76.5 kWh are usable. Total power is 320 kW (435 hp) of which 160 kW is on the front axle and 160 kW on the rear axle. The maximum torque is 600 Nm. The maximum electric radius according to the WLTP is 396 km.
• the Executive has a battery capacity of 99 kWh, of which 90 kWh is usable. Power increases to 405 kW (551 hp). On the front axle, power is 160 kW and on the rear axle it is 245 kW. Maximum torque is 750 Nm. It is also a seven-seater. The range increases to 465 km (WLTP).
• the President is a six-seater. The technical sheet is identical to the Executive.
• the President Long Range is the premium version. This version has a battery pack of 120 kWh of which 112 kWh are usable. Technically, this version is the same as the President but the larger battery capacity provides a greater driving range notably 515 km (WLTP).

All versions are four-wheel-drive.

Driving modes Eco, Comfort, Sport, Allroad, Offroad, Custom, Extreme

You have a choice of several driving modes in the Hongqi E-HS9. Still, I suspect the Offroad driving mode won't really be used. We mainly stuck to Eco driving mode and Comfort driving mode during the test week. Only twice the Sport drive mode but rather briefly and the Custom drive mode. The E-HS9 also features an "Acceleration mode" or acceleration mode.

Brake Regeneration

The Hongqi E-HS9 features an energy recovery mode with about five levels notably low, lower, standard, higher, high. However, when testing it out, I felt few differences between the different modes.

Consumption - general

After 550 delightful kilometres on board the Hongqi E-HS9, the on-board computer clocked up a combined electric consumption of 24.9 kWh/100 km and this spread over 13 recorded trips. This results in an electric driving range of 450 km* based on the usable battery capacity of 112 kWh.

Consumption - per trip profile

Taking a look at the ride profiles, we get the following picture :

• 5 out of 13 trips (38%) were carried out on secondary roads. It results in an average consumption of 25.4 kWh/100 km. This results in a driving range of 441 km*.
• 7 trips (54%) on motorway giving an average consumption of 25.5 kWh/100 km corresponding to a driving range of 439 km*.
• one city trip (8%) with a consumption of 18.8 kWh/100 km which would correspond to a driving range of 596 km*.

Consumption - by driving mode

Based on the selected driving mode, we get the following results:

• Eco driving mode: in 5 trips, we chose this driving mode. Consumption came out at 21.4 kWh/100 km.
• Comfort driving mode: also 5 trips. Consumption is 27.2 kWh/100 km.
• Sport drive mode: 2 trips with a consumption of 29.1 kWh/100 km.
• Custom driving mode: 1 trip and consumption of 23.4 kWh/100 km.

* Driving range simulation based on combined trip consumption.  In any case, it remains important to always see the results achieved in context because every trip is different (type of road, traffic density, weather conditions, outdoor temperature and so much more).

Consumption results - general

Let's take a look at how this Hongqi E-HS9 performs on our test track? We covered a total of 102.1 km. It results in a combined consumption of 21.3 kWh/100 km. Based on the usable battery capacity (112 kWh), this would result in an electric driving range of 526 km*. The average outside temperature was 11°C.

Consumption results - by road type

• On the 41.9 km trip outside town (secondary roads), the trip computer records consumption of 20.0 kWh/100 km. If you can maintain this consumption, this will get you 560 km* on a charge.
• during the 39.7 km motorway journey, consumption rises to 25.0 kWh/100 km. This results in an electric driving range of 448 km*.
• city drive of 20.5 km yields an average consumption of 18.8 kWh/100 km. This is good for an electric driving range of 596 km*.

Driving range evolution

We started with a driving range of 314 km. During the first part of the test track non-urban drive), we are left with a range of 284 km. The motorway drive drops the driving range to 221 km. After the city drive, we are left with 211 km. The total trip of 102.1 km cost us 103 km of driving range. In a nutshell, you could say that you lose one kilometre of driving range per kilometre driven. Taking into account the weight of the car, this is not too bad.

*The stated driving range is a theoretical calculation based on the usable battery capacity. This is always a snapshot. All kinds of factors such as weather conditions, use of air conditioning, topography, traffic density and your own driving style can influence this.

We strive to drive as efficiently as possible by making maximum use of cruise control (constant speed) and by anticipating traffic situations as much as possible. The speed on motorways is 110 km/h. Energy consumers (such as air conditioning) are switched off when weather conditions permit. In addition, we choose the most efficient driving mode (Eco), if available.

Charging information

The AC charging power of the Hongqi E-HS9 is 11 kW and the DC charging power is up to 130 kW. Taking into account a net battery capacity of 112 kWh, it still takes some time to fully charge the battery.

We only hooked up the Hongqi E-HS9 to the charging station once. You can find the details of the charge in the chart.

Information displayed during charging process:

• Charge time (hh:mm)
• Type of charging AC/DC
• Voltage (V)
• Ampère (A)
• Charging capacity(AC/DC) (kW)
• Charging speed (km/h)
• Number of kilometres recharged

Driving range display after charging = static

The driving range displayed after charging is static. This means that this is always the WLTP driving range with notably 515 km. So no account is taken of previous realised consumption.

Charging adjustment options

• Settings for timed charging
• The default custom charge limit in the vehicle is 100%. You can set the SoC (%) if you wish.

Conveniently, you can monitor the charging status in the C-pillar. Considering the size of the battery, an AC charging power of 22 kW would be more appropriate. DC charging power could also be slightly better.

Drive

Driving an electric vehicle is soothing anyway. The Hongqi E-HS9 is no exception. The air suspension (standard on the President) adds an extra dimension: you float over the tarmac with all bumps being filtered out with razor-sharp precision. The power made available is more than sufficient. The E-HS9 requires a calm driving style to transport your fellow passengers in comfort.

Luxury and comfort

Inside, the E-HS9 is all about luxury and comfort. The materials used are of high quality.

Four displays

Screens are in these days. The Hongqi E-HS9 has no less than four. A driver display, the central screen, a screen on the right for the passenger and a separate screen in the middle (below the central screen) for climate control. And what's more, it still looks a bit "traditional" by which we mean these are nicely built in. It still feels like a car and not a screen around which a car has been built. Today, the screens are mostly placed on it like a tablet. Great. Operation takes some getting used to but this process goes smoothly.

Do you opt for 7 or 6 seats?

You have a choice of 2+3+2 (Business and Executive) and 2+2+2 (President). Folding down the rear seats is electric. If you choose the 2+2+2 arrangement, the middle seats are "captain seats". The front and centre seats all feature NAPPA or Alcantara with electric heating and ventilation. The steering wheel is also upholstered in leather and equipped with electric heating.

Space

If you take into account the E-HS9's generous dimensions, it is clear that there is an "oasis" of space. Much will of course depend on the version chosen (six- or seven-seater). Standard trunk volume is 438 litres. Fold down the seats and you end up with 1,814 litres. Unfortunately, there is no frunk. This is an option!

No HUD - too bad

If we are allowed a point of criticism is the lack of a Head-Up Display (HUD). It would make the car even more complete.

The Hongqi E-HS9 does not leave you out in the cold in this area either. 24 sensors and advanced safety and driving assistance systems watch out for obstacles, pedestrians and any risk of collision from all sides. This contributes to a safe and worry-free ride. A brief overview.

• Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
• Blind spot assistance(BSD)
• Rear Cross Traffic Warning (RCTW)
• Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
• Hill Descent Control (HDC)
• Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
• Electric parking brake (EPB)
• Roll-over Mitigation (ROM)
• 360° camera
• Automatic parking
• Super Adaptive Cruise Control (SACC)

The driving range simulation is a theoretical indication of what is possible in terms of driving range and this is based on the realised trip consumption (kWh/100 km) and the usable battery capacity (kWh). Obviously, this is always a snapshot in time. Many factors can influence the consumption and the corresponding driving range.

Always interesting to check the test results obtained in terms of consumption and driving range against the stated WLTP figures. We score higher when it comes to consumption specifically 24.9 kWh/100 km (25.0 kWh/100 km WLTP). If you want to achieve the stated WLTP range of 515 km, you will have to operate the power pedal with gentleness. After all, your driving style plays an important role. If you can keep the consumption below 22 kWh/100 km then you can come close.

Range is determined on a chassis dynamometer in accordance with WLTP in the vehicle's most favourable equipment variant and with a net battery energy content of 64 kWh. Actual WLTP range values may differ depending on equipment. The actual range achieved under real-world conditions varies depending on driving style, speed, use of comfort features and additional equipment, outside temperature, number of passengers/load, topography and battery ageing and wear.