Hongqi vs NIO · SUV
Hongqi E-HS9 vs NIO EL8: Chinese SUV Compared
Hongqi E-HS9 (红旗E-HS9) meets NIO ES8 (蔚来ES8) — names, badges and powertrains side by side.
Side by side
| Hongqi E-HS9 | NIO EL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| China name | 红旗E-HS9 · Hóngqí E-HS9 | 蔚来ES8 · Wèilái ES8 |
| Domestic name | Hongqi E-HS9 | NIO ES8 |
| Overseas name(s) | Hongqi E-HS9 | NIO EL8 / NIO ES8 |
| Brand | Hongqi (FAW) | NIO |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Powertrain | EV | EV |
Names decoded
Hongqi E-HS9 (红旗E-HS9 · Hóngqí E-HS9)
- Hongqi E-HS9 — Europe (Norway), Middle East
'Red Flag' flagship EV SUV; badge kept abroad.
NIO ES8 (蔚来ES8 · Wèilái ES8)
- NIO EL8 — Europe
- NIO ES8 — China; other export markets
Same Audi trademark story as the EL6.
Which one fits you?
- Both are pure electric — the choice comes down to brand, badge and which name is sold in your market.
- The NIO EL8 goes by 2 export badges, the Hongqi E-HS9 by 1 — check which name your market uses before paperwork.
Local names & import rules by market
Hongqi E-HS9
- 🇷🇸 Serbia — Hongqi E-HS9
- 🇦🇱 Albania — Hongqi E-HS9
- 🇵🇱 Poland — Hongqi E-HS9
NIO EL8
- 🇷🇸 Serbia — NIO EL8
- 🇦🇱 Albania — NIO EL8
- 🇵🇱 Poland — NIO EL8
Frequently asked questions
Is the Hongqi E-HS9 the same car as the NIO EL8?
No. The Hongqi E-HS9 is Hongqi's SUV (红旗E-HS9, Hóngqí E-HS9), while the NIO EL8 is NIO's SUV (蔚来ES8, Wèilái ES8) — different cars from different brands, compared here because they target the same segment.
What are the Hongqi E-HS9 and NIO EL8 called in China?
In China the Hongqi E-HS9 is sold as the Hongqi E-HS9 (红旗E-HS9, Hóngqí E-HS9), and the NIO EL8 as the NIO ES8 (蔚来ES8, Wèilái ES8).
Which is electric — the Hongqi E-HS9 or the NIO EL8?
The Hongqi E-HS9 has a EV powertrain; the NIO EL8 has a EV powertrain. Both are SUVs.
Can't decide?
Ask us for a quote on either — FOB pricing, market rules and landed-cost estimates for the Hongqi E-HS9 or the NIO EL8 via AutoGlobal.