On July 31, 2025, ONVO – NIO’s smart EV brand- launched the L90, positioning it as an “intelligent flagship SUV with mega space.” With this model, the brand aims to rewrite the rules of the game through disruptive engineering, starting at USD 35,600 (or USD 24,100 with battery subscription)

1. Space Efficiency: From “Adequate” to “Excessive”

The L90’s 5,145mm length and 3,110mm wheelbase are impressive, but its real genius lies in optimizing every cubic centimeter. An 81.5% longitudinal space utilization rate and 85.9% vertical efficiency set it apart. For instance, the boot offers 430L of cargo space (equivalent to seven suitcases) even with the third row up, while the 240L front trunk- backed by 36 patented designs—can swallow two 20-inch suitcases plus a backpack. Total storage? A class-leading 670L, doubling rivals’ capacity. This “6 adults + 10 luggage” formula solves the typical family dilemma: “Can everyone fit? Yes. But can everything fit? Not really.”

The third row is no afterthought: With a 38° recline, 330mm seat height (matching the second row), and 92mm footwell clearance, even a 6’1″ bloke can stretch out. This native three-row architecture ensures all seats are genuine VIP spots.

2. Safety & Performance: Invisible Tech, Visible Results

The L90’s steel-aluminum hybrid body (84% high-strength materials) endured 62 crash tests, including China’s first wet-road truck flank collision trial. Its nine airbags feature standout details like a 137L “fox-ear” passenger bag and a 2,920mm side curtain covering all rows. Battery safety leverages NIO’s battery-as-a-service (BaaS) network for 24/7 “vehicle-station-cloud” monitoring—a proactive approach beyond conventional BMS.

Performance-wise, the rear-drive Pro’s 340kW motor outmuscles most PHEV quad-motor rivals, hitting 0-100km/h in 5.9s while sipping just 14.5kWh/100km. The Ultra’s dual motors (440kW, 4.7s) add all-terrain modes (200mm snow/mud/sand clearance; 600mm wading depth), catering to performance and light off-road enthusiasts.

3. Scenario-Centric Design: Beyond Feature Checklists

The L90’s configuration strategy prioritizes real-world family needs:

• Seating: The six-seater’s 535mm-wide second-row seats vs. the seven-seater’s 285mm fold-flat armrest reflect “luxury” and “flexibility” respectively;
• Tech: A 35-inch AR-HUD and 17.3-inch roof-mounted screen balance driver focus and rear-seat leisure;
• Chassis: ONVO’s 4D Comfort Navigation uses AI to prescan roads and adjust suspension, translating NIO’s decade of R&D into a “no wobble, no nausea” promise.

4. Battery Swap: A Network That Changes Everything

By tapping into NIO’s 3,400 swap stations, the L90 enables 3-minute “refueling” for 600+ km. For three-row EVs, this neutralizes range anxiety better than any PHEV’s dual-fuel complexity.

Source: media.press2@nio.com