Nio's Onvo L90 Electric SUV: Starting at $27K, Undercuts Rivals

Nio has opened pre-orders for its Onvo L90 electric SUV in China, starting at $27,000. The SUV features six- and seven-seat layouts, a 17.2-inch infotainment screen, and a built-in refrigerator. Powered by an 85-kWh pack, the L90 offers a CLTC-rated range of 605 km (367 miles) and runs on Nio's next-gen 900V platform. Early buyers can receive up to RMB 10,000 in credits.

NIO, a leading Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has opened pre-orders for its mid-market electric SUV, the Onvo L90, in China. The SUV is priced at RMB 279,900 ($39,000 USD) for full purchase and RMB 193,900 ($27,000 USD) with the Battery as a Service (BaaS) option [1]. The Onvo L90 is scheduled to be officially launched by the end of July, with deliveries starting on August 1 in the Chinese market [1].

The Onvo L90 is designed to be a Smart Large-Space Flagship SUV, offering a spacious and luxurious interior. It features a 17.2-inch infotainment screen and a built-in refrigerator, providing a comfortable and convenient experience for families [1]. The SUV is available in six- and seven-seat layouts, with three interior themes: Cloud Mist Beige, Radiant Night Black, and Banyan Cinnamon [1].

Powered by an 85-kWh battery pack, the Onvo L90 offers a CLTC-rated range of 605 km (367 miles) [1]. The SUV is built on NIO's next-gen 900V high-voltage platform, which provides a class-leading energy consumption of just 14.5 kWh/100 km with its two-wheel-drive variant [1]. The AWD version of the L90 outputs 440 kW and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in only 4.7 s [1].

Early buyers of the Onvo L90 can receive up to RMB 10,000 in credits, making the SUV an attractive option for those looking to upgrade to an electric vehicle [1]. The SUV's extensive power infrastructure, including 3,400 Power Swap Stations and 4,659 Power Charger Stations nationwide, helps to eliminate range concerns [1].

The Onvo L90 is designed with safety in mind, featuring a body composition of 84% aluminum alloy and ultra-high-strength steel, nine airbags, and a 2.92 m ultralong side curtain airbag system [1]. It meets the 5-star safety rating standards of the 2024 C-NCAP protocol and the toughest safety requirements of the 2024 C-IASI [1].

The Onvo L90 is part of NIO's mid-market electric vehicle brand, targeted at young families [2]. The brand's name, "Onvo," is derived from "On Voyage," and its Chinese name, 乐道 (Lèdào), translates to "Path to Happiness," reflecting the brand's vision [2]. The Onvo L90 is the second vehicle launched by the brand, following the Onvo L60 SUV-coupe [2].

References:
[1] https://electriccarsreport.com/2025/07/nio-launches-onvo-l90-three-row-suv-in-china/
[2] https://autos.yahoo.com/articles/nio-launches-onvo-l90-family-123649118.html