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HQ E-HS9Release date and price in Australia

The HQ E-HS9 is confirmed for Australia. Timing: Shown November 2026, in dealers during 2027. Price: Not announced. HQ says it will price below the German brands. We'll add full running costs, charging costs by state and cost to own as soon as Australian pricing and specs are confirmed.

Confirmed for AustraliaStatus

Shown November 2026, in dealers during 2027Expected

ElectricPowertrain

Not announced. HQ says it will price below the German brandsPrice

What we know so far

Three rows of seats
120 kWh battery
Up to 515 km WLTP
AWD, 0–100 km/h in 4.9 seconds

Mostly overseas specifications. Australian versions can differ.

About HQ (Hongqi)

LuxuryOwned by FAW (China)

Hongqi ('Red Flag') has built China's official state limousines since 1958. Launching here as HQ. Who owns which car brand.

On sale now: the closest alternatives

If you don't want to wait, these are the nearest cars you can buy today, with full running costs.

HyundaiIoniq 9

600 km7-seat large SUVClaimed range106 kWh battery5.06 m long

From $119,750 + on-roads (estimate)600 km range≈ $19.32/week to charge314 kW · 0–100 5.2 sToo new to tell Polestar3

650 kmLarge luxury SUVClaimed range107 kWh battery4.90 m long

From $118,420 + on-roads650 km range≈ $17.72/week to charge220–360 kW · 0–100 from 5 sEstablished CadillacLyriq

530 kmLarge luxury SUVClaimed range100 kWh battery5.00 m long

From $122,000 + on-roads530 km range≈ $17.72/week to charge388 kW · 0–100 5.3 sEstablished

More from HQ (Hongqi)

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Common questions

When is the HQ E-HS9 coming to Australia?

Shown November 2026, in dealers during 2027.

How much will the HQ E-HS9 cost in Australia?

Not announced. HQ says it will price below the German brands.

What can I buy now instead of the HQ E-HS9?

The closest cars on sale now are the Hyundai Ioniq 9, Polestar 3 and Cadillac Lyriq.

Source: Cars24: Hongqi's three electric SUVs for Australia detailed (Sep 2026). Launch dates and prices often change; we check monthly.

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