Huawei, BAIC-powered STELATO's S9 range-extended version opens for pre-sale

Beijing (Gasgoo)- On March 20, STELATO, the premium new energy vehicle brand jointly powered by BAIC Group and Huawei, officially opened pre-sales for the range-extended version of the S9 model, with a starting price of 318,000 yuan.

Customers who place an order now can enjoy a 2,000-yuan deposit deduction, reducing the final payment by 5,000 yuan. The model is set for an official market launch in April.

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As an additional powertrain variant, the STELATO S9 range-extended version is equipped with a 1.5T range-extender hybrid system, offering a CLTC-rated battery-powered range of 365 km and a combined range of 1,355 km. The vehicle will also feature Huawei's ADS 3.3 intelligent driving system, four LiDAR sensors, and a newly optimized chassis.

In terms of design, the new variant retains the styling of the all-electric version but introduces minor refinements. It adopts a closed-off front grille, a full-width LED daytime running light, and an added chrome trim on the lower air intake, differentiating it from the exsiting version.

The STELATO S9 range-extended model measures 5,160 mm in length, 2,005 mm in width, and 1,486 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,050 mm. Compared to the all-electric version, the width has increased by 18 mm, while other dimensions remain unchanged.

According to regulatory filings from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the 1.5T four-cylinder range extender delivers a maximum power of 118 kW, while the drive motor reaches a peak output of 227 kW. The model also incorporates Huawei's latest Tuling platform with German-engineered chassis tuning, featuring upgrades in steering, braking, cornering, intelligent coordination, and Motion Sickness Relief 2.0.

On the smart driving front, the new variant is equipped with Huawei's ADS 3.3 system, supporting end-to-end autonomous parking across various scenarios. Additional features include Huawei's latest interactive light system, welcome Lighting, interactive entrance projection, remote summon capability, new-generation smart projection, and an innovative floating car display.