Vehicle Model Profile:NIO ONVO L90
Vehicle Highlights
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Unique six-seat spaciousness and full power-adjustable seats: As a rare six-seater model among large all-electric SUVs in its price range, combined with a vehicle length of over 5.1 meters, it offers a spacious and practical seating solution for larger families. At the same time, the seats from the driver's seat to the third row all support power adjustment, a level of comprehensiveness that far surpasses competing models in the same class, greatly enhancing convenience and a sense of premium experience.
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Innovative energy replenishment strategy and rapid battery swap experience: The "battery-as-a-service" leasing plan significantly lowers the entry barrier for purchasing the vehicle. More importantly, leveraging NIO's battery swap network, it supports a battery swap in as fast as 13 minutes, effectively addressing the energy replenishment concerns of all-electric vehicle owners and providing energy supply efficiency comparable to that of fuel-powered vehicles.
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Comprehensive technology and convenience features: The vehicle is not only equipped with a complete driving assistance system, including a 360° panoramic view, transparent chassis, and blind-spot monitoring, but also features detailed configurations such as up to seven USB/Type-C ports throughout the cabin. This demonstrates meticulous consideration for all passengers, offering both practical technology and a high degree of user-friendly design.
Please Note
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Actual range falls short of CLTC estimates, requiring planning for long trips: According to feedback from owners, there is a certain gap between the vehicle's actual range and the CLTC nominal value (e.g., the all-wheel-drive version achieves an actual urban range of approximately 420 km). While this is sufficient for daily commutes, long-distance travel still requires advance charging planning, which may lead to range anxiety.
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Uneven supercharging efficiency, with slower speeds in the later stage: When using a supercharger, the initial charging speed from 0% to 80% is extremely fast. However, the charging power decreases significantly afterward, and the time required to fill the remaining 20% is considerably longer, negatively impacting the overall charging experience.
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Fast-charging speed not yet top-tier: Although battery swap capability is a significant advantage, the official fast-charging time of 0.42 hours in traditional DC fast-charging mode is less competitive compared to some rivals in the same class (e.g., 0.25 hours). Users who rely on public fast-charging stations should take this into account.
Overview
The NIO ONVO L90 is positioned as a large all-electric SUV, priced between $37,326 and $42,100, with the battery leasing plan starting at $25,249. By leveraging battery swap technology and a flexible battery leasing strategy, it lowers the barrier to ownership and addresses range anxiety for electric vehicle users. Equipped with an 85kWh battery, it offers a CLTC range of 570-605 km and supports a 13-minute battery swap. Its space, performance, and smart features are designed to compete with rivals in the same segment.
Since its launch on July 31, 2025, the model has demonstrated strong sales performance. Within 72 hours (as of August 3), cumulative deliveries reached 1,976 units, ranking third in the weekly sales chart for large SUVs. Within ten days of launch, cumulative deliveries exceeded 4,000 units, with the Hefei plant operating at full capacity to accelerate deliveries. In August alone, monthly deliveries surpassed 10,000 units, making it the fastest NIO model to reach this milestone and helping NIO achieve a record-breaking overall delivery figure of 31,305 units for the month. In September, deliveries reached 10,997 units, maintaining a leading position in the large SUV sales rankings for consecutive months.
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Basic Information
Configuration
Model: NIO ONVO L90 2025 6-Seater Ultra
Driving Range (km)(CLTC): 570
Driving Range (km)(WLTP): 467 (Reference: EV Range Converter)
Charging Time (hours): Fast charging 0.42 hours
100km Power Consumption (kWh/100km): 15.4
Battery Capacity (kWh): 85
Maximum Speed (km/h): 200
Vehicle Dimensions (mm): 5145 x 1998 x 1766
Maintenance Costs and Manufacturer Services
Charging Cost
Based on the global average residential electricity price of USD 0.17/kWh (Global Petrol Prices, 2025), the NIO ONVO L90 consumes approximately 15.4 kWh per 100 km, resulting in a charging cost of about $2.62 per 100 km.
Maintenance Cost
The average annual maintenance cost for an electric vehicle is approximately 30%–40% that of a fuel-powered vehicle.
Manufacturer Services
The vehicle warranty period is 4 years or 100,000 km (DCAR, 2025).
Subsidies and Policies
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| Germany | Motor tax exemption for EVs with less than 50g CO2/km emissions or at least 60km range (80km from 2025) until 2030. Privileges for electric cars on German roads, e.g. car parking and bus lane use. (Government of Germany, 2012) |
| Switzerland | Legislative revision including support for recharging stations, an extension of tax exemptions for electric and hydrogen trucks until 2030. (Swiss Federal Government, 2023) |
| Thailand | Tax reductions and exemptions for EVs to promote their deployment (Government of Thailand, 2022) |
| United Kingdom | ZEV mandate: 80% of new cars and 70% of new vans sold in Great Britain will be zero emission by 2030, increasing to 100% by 2035. Around 300 000 public chargers expected as a minimum by 2030 (Government of the United Kingdom, 2023) |
| United States | Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit offers tax credits up to 30% (up to USD 1 000 for residences or up to USD 100 000 for business) for the installation of alternative fuelling equipment in low-income communities or non-urban areas (Government of the United States, 2023) |
| Mexico | Signatory to COP26 ZEV Declaration to work towards all sales of new cars and vans being zero emission globally by 2040. (Government of Mexico, 2022) |
| United Arab Emirates | Increase EV charging stations to 10 000 in 2030 and 30 000 by 2050. (Government of Dubai, 2023) |
| Brazil | National Green Mobility and Innovation Program ("MOVER") (Government of Brazil, 2024) |
For more, please refer to Global EV Policy Explorer to check the EV policies in your location (Global EV Policy Explorer, 2025)
Competitive Comparison
We have selected three all-electric models with a starting price within a $2,000 range of the NIO ONVO L90 and compared their officially published parameters. The comparison reveals that the NIO ONVO L90 demonstrates comprehensive advantages in spaciousness, convenience features, and balanced powertrain technology when compared to similarly priced large all-electric SUVs such as the IM LS6, Stellar ET, and XPENG G9.
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Spaciousness and Seating Layout: As the only six-seater model among the four, combined with the longest body length of 5,145 mm and the highest roof height of 1,766 mm, it offers a uniquely spacious cabin, particularly ensuring practical usability of the third-row seats, making it perfectly suited for larger family trips.
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Full Power-Adjustable Seats: The driver, front passenger, second-row, and third-row seats all support power adjustment. The comprehensive coverage of power-adjustable seats far exceeds that of the compared models, providing all occupants with convenience and a premium experience that leads its class.
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Passenger-Centric Convenience Features: The vehicle is equipped with a total of seven USB/Type-C ports, significantly more than the other three models (which have a maximum of four), fully meeting the charging needs of all passengers' electronic devices and demonstrating meticulous attention to detail.
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All-Scenario Drive Modes: In addition to the standard Eco, Comfort, and Sport modes, it exclusively features an "Off-Road" drive mode, enhancing the vehicle's capability to handle diverse terrains and expanding the boundaries of all-electric SUV travel.
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Balanced Powertrain Performance: With a maximum power of 440 kW (599 hp), its power output is second only to the IM LS6 but significantly higher than the Stellar ET and XPENG G9, ensuring ample power reserves for its large body.
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Comprehensive Driving Assistance Imaging: It is equipped with a complete imaging system including rearview camera, 360° panoramic view, transparent chassis, and blind-spot monitoring, matching the IM LS6 and XPENG G9, and providing comprehensive visibility assistance for parking and low-speed driving.
Summary
The NIO ONVO L90, with its unique six-seat spaciousness, well-rounded comfort and convenience features, and balanced powertrain technology, is precisely targeted at family users seeking high-quality transportation for multiple occupants, establishing a distinct market differentiation advantage.
Data Source: (DCAR, 2025)
Real User Reviews
To quantify the user experience of real car owners, we conducted a structured questionnaire survey of NIO ONVO L90 owners at the highly influential DCAR Automotive Forum in 2025. A total of 232 valid responses were collected. Through qualitative analysis of the responses, we categorized them into 11 clear positive feedback dimensions, encompassing 150 specific statements, and 9 negative feedback dimensions, encompassing 82 specific statements (DCAR, 2025).
Positive Feedback
Excellent Overall Space
Summary: The vehicle offers exceptional space performance, with both the front trunk, rear trunk, and third row being spacious and practical, fully meeting diverse storage and seating needs.
"The space is genuinely ample. Even the third row doesn’t feel cramped, providing more than enough room for passengers. What stands out the most is the front trunk—it’s truly large and highly practical, making it absolutely perfect for shopping trips!" "The rear trunk is very spacious, handling daily shopping and travel luggage with ease. If the third-row seats are folded down, the trunk space can be expanded further, making it capable of carrying larger items. Special mention goes to the powered front trunk—it’s incredibly practical!"
Practical Configurations
Summary: The vehicle's smart technology is both practical and reassuring. Features such as the 360-degree camera, remote control, and automatic parking comprehensively cover daily driving scenarios.
"The 360-degree camera can be accessed anytime via the mobile app. The Sentry Mode is the feature that gives me the most peace of mind—it allows video playback with a timeline that highlights segments requiring attention. Simply scrubbing through the timeline lets me check if anyone has touched my car, which is truly reassuring. The mobile app also includes a Guardian Mode and alert notifications." "My most frequently used features are the 360-degree camera and automatic parking. Voice control smoothly adjusts the air conditioning and skips music tracks. Overall, this vehicle meets all essential driving needs."
Negative Feedback
Poor Range Performance
Summary: The vehicle's actual range falls short of the official claimed mileage. While it is generally sufficient for urban commuting, long-distance travel may cause range anxiety.
"The L90 also has its shortcomings. The 85-kWh battery delivers an actual range of around 420 km (for the AWD version, for reference only). However, if it's only for city commuting, I personally find it adequate." "The official claimed range is over 650 km, but in my daily use, it generally achieves around 400 km in the city and approximately 360 km on the highway. It’s fine for daily commuting, but for long trips, I still need to plan charging stops more carefully."
Long Charging Time
Summary: The vehicle's supercharging speed is extremely fast in the initial stage but slows down significantly later, resulting in an overall charging efficiency that falls short of expectations.
"Based on my personal test, the supercharging speed up to 80% is particularly fast—it basically reaches 80% in just over ten minutes. However, it takes another half hour to charge the remaining 20%, and it still doesn't get fully charged." "It took nearly 45 minutes to charge from 25% to 94% at a NIO supercharging station, which is quite unsatisfactory."
References
DCAR (2025). DCAR. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/r6osa0SiIdk?si=_BgBN--JKkGGpBth
EV Range converter (2025). EV Range converter. Retrieved from https://ev-range-standard-converter.web.app/
Global EV Policy Explorer (2025). Explore key policies and measures for EV deployment. Retrieved from https://www.iea.org/data-and-statistics/data-tools/global-ev-policy-explorer?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Global Petrol Prices (2025). World Average Electricity Prices, USD / kWh. Retrieved from https://www.globalpetrolprices.com/electricity_prices/
