The Stelato G9 is the first off-road SUV from Stelato, the luxury brand that Huawei's Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) builds together with BAIC. Pre-sales opened on August 5, 2026, and the car went on sale in China on August 20, 2026, in ten versions priced from CNY 429,800 (about $64,150) to CNY 549,800 (about $82,060). Buyers choose five or six seats and either a range-extender (EREV) or a pure-electric (BEV) powertrain, but every version shares the same dual-motor all-wheel-drive system rated at 437 kW (586 hp), an 800-volt architecture and Huawei's ADS 5 driver-assistance hardware. The range-extender versions reach up to 1,366 km of combined CLTC range, while the 120 kWh battery-electric versions are rated at up to 728 km. The body is a boxy monocoque on air suspension, and the pitch is a large, tech-heavy family SUV that can also handle rough ground, aimed at premium Chinese EREV SUVs such as the Li Auto L9 and the AITO M9.
Performance & Specs
Every version uses the same dual-motor all-wheel-drive layout: a 160 kW (215 hp) motor on the front axle and a 277 kW (371 hp) motor on the rear axle, for a combined 437 kW (586 hp). Combined motor torque is 658 Nm on the range-extender versions (208 Nm front, 450 Nm rear) and 727 Nm on the battery-electric ones, which use a stronger 277 Nm front motor. Huawei's official 0-100 km/h times run from 4.6 s for the five-seat BEV to 5.4 s for the six-seat Max+ range-extender, and top speed is 220 km/h on every version. On the range-extender cars a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 118 kW (158 hp) works only as a generator, so the wheels are always driven by the electric motors. Curb weight is high, from 2,848 kg to 3,062 kg depending on the version.
Underneath, the G9 rides on dual-chamber air suspension that can raise the body by 80 mm and lower it by 50 mm from the standard ride height, and it adds an adaptive locking rear differential and rear-wheel steering of up to 12 degrees, which gives a 5.2 m turning radius. From the Ultra grade up, an 800V active stabilizer bar can disconnect for more wheel articulation off-road; the entry Max+ does not have it. Huawei also quotes a drag coefficient of 0.279 for the battery-electric version, a strong figure for a boxy SUV.
| Powertrain | Dual-motor AWD range extender (1.5T generator) |
|---|---|
| Power | 437 kW (586 hp) |
| Torque | 658 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.3 s |
| Battery | 56 kWh |
| Range | 310 km EV / 1,271 km combined (CLTC) |
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | Dual-motor AWD, range extender (EREV) or battery-electric (BEV) |
|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER | 586 hp (437 kW), all versions |
| TORQUE | 658 Nm (EREV) / 727 Nm (BEV) |
| ACCELERATION | 5.1–5.4 s (EREV) / 4.6–4.7 s (BEV), 0–100 km/h |
| TOP SPEED | 220 km/h |
| DRIVETRAIN | Dual-motor AWD, standard on every version |
| BATTERY | 56 kWh or 75.4 kWh (EREV); 120 kWh (BEV) |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | 310–405 km (EREV, CLTC) / 701–728 km (BEV, CLTC) |
| COMBINED RANGE | 1,271–1,366 km (EREV, CLTC) |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 5,206 mm (5,377 mm with tailgate case) |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,050 mm |
| Height | 1,897 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,160 mm |
| Ground clearance | 202 mm (up to 282 mm) |
The G9 is 5,206 mm long without the tailgate-mounted storage case and 5,377 mm with it (the length on Huawei's configuration sheet), on a 3,160 mm wheelbase. At 2,050 mm wide and 1,897 mm tall it stands higher than the Li Auto L9 (1,810 mm) and the ZEEKR 9X (1,819 mm), which suits its off-road pitch. Standard ground clearance is 202 mm and rises to 282 mm on the air suspension, with a 23-degree approach angle and a 26-degree departure angle. Huawei's configuration sheet lists a wading depth of 800 mm, although some pre-sale reports quoted 900 mm. The standard wheels are 20 inches, with 22-inch wheels optional.
Luggage space depends on the seat layout. The five-seat cars (2+3) hold 978 L behind the second row and 2,058 L with it folded, while the six-seat cars (2+2+2) hold 370 L behind the third row and 1,198 L with it folded. Only the battery-electric versions have a front trunk, at 128 L. The tailgate case looks like a spare-wheel cover and adds 171 mm of length, which is the difference between the 5,206 mm and 5,377 mm figures.
| LENGTH | 5,206 mm (5,377 mm with tailgate case) |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 2,050 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,897 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 3,160 mm |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | 202 mm standard, up to 282 mm |
| APPROACH / DEPARTURE | 23° / 26° |
| CURB WEIGHT | 2,848–3,062 kg |
| CARGO VOLUME | 978 L 5-seat / 370 L 6-seat (2,058 L / 1,198 L seats folded) |
| FRUNK | 128 L (BEV only) |
Charging & Battery
The G9 uses Huawei's 800-volt Giant Whale battery platform with three pack options. The range-extender cars carry a 56 kWh lithium iron phosphate pack on the Max+ (310 km of electric range on the CLTC cycle) or a 75.4 kWh NMC pack on Ultra and Ultra+ (400 km on the six-seat cars, 405 km on the five-seat cars). The battery-electric versions carry a 120 kWh NMC pack rated at 701 km on the CLTC cycle, or 728 km on the five-seat Ultra. The combined range of the range-extender versions assumes a full battery and a full fuel tank.
Huawei quotes a fast-charge time of about 15 minutes, from 20% to 80% on the range-extender versions and from 30% to 80% on the BEV, but no peak DC charging power in kW has been published. On AC power, Huawei's configuration sheet lists a 20-90% charge in 6.5 h for the 56 kWh pack, 9 h for the 75.4 kWh pack and 14 h for the 120 kWh pack. All versions can also power outside equipment through vehicle-to-load output of up to 6 kW.
| BATTERY | 56 kWh or 75.4 kWh (EREV); 120 kWh (BEV) |
|---|---|
| AC CHARGING | 20-90% in 6.5 h (56 kWh) / 9 h (75.4 kWh) / 14 h (120 kWh) |
| DC FAST CHARGING | Peak kW not officially published |
| DC FAST-CHARGE TIME | ~15 min: 20-80% (EREV) / 30-80% (BEV) |
| V2L OUTPUT | Up to 6 kW |
Design & Interior
The design leans on classic square-cut SUV cues rather than the smooth, aerodynamic look of Huawei's sedans: a flat hood, upright pillars, roof rails and twin round tail lamps. The most distinctive detail is the tailgate-mounted storage case, styled like a spare-wheel cover, which adds 171 mm of length when fitted. Inside, the seats are trimmed in leather, reviewers also report Alcantara trim, and a panoramic glass roof is standard on every version. The front seats have heating, ventilation and massage. Six-seat cars carry seat heating in all three rows and five-seat cars in the first two rows, and the six-seat Ultra and Ultra+ add zero-gravity captain seats in the second row, while the six-seat Max+ keeps standard second-row seats.
Technology & Features
The cockpit is built around a wide three-screen layout with an AR head-up display, and Huawei lists a 17-inch entertainment screen for the rear seats; a demo car shown in reviewer videos ran an English-language interface. Audio comes from a 25-speaker Huawei system with 2,080 W of amplification. The G9 also leans into camping: the 10 L fridge and 6 kW vehicle-to-load output are standard, while a roof tent and a tailgate kitchen are offered as separately purchased accessories, and Huawei's configuration sheet gives no prices for them.
Safety & ADAS
Every Stelato G9 carries Huawei's ADS 5 hardware, which Huawei's configuration sheet lists as four LiDARs (one 896-line dual-optical-path unit and three solid-state units), five 4D millimetre-wave radars, 14 ultrasonic sensors and 11 cameras, and the cars have nine airbags as standard, with the six-seat Ultra and Ultra+ adding two zero-gravity seat-cushion airbags for a total of 11. In July 2026 the Beijing authorities granted the G9 a permit for L3 road testing on designated roads at up to 120 km/h, day and night, with the driver required to take over when the system asks. That is a testing permit rather than a level-3 feature that owners can switch on today, so day-to-day driving relies on the L2+ assistance.
| ADAS LEVEL | L2+ (Huawei ADS 5); L3 road-test permit in Beijing |
|---|---|
| SENSORS | 4 LiDARs, 5 4D radars, 14 ultrasonic sensors, 11 cameras |
| AIRBAGS | 9 standard; 11 on six-seat Ultra and Ultra+ |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | TORQUE | 0-100 | TOP SPEED | DRIVETRAIN | BATTERY | EV RANGE | COMBINED RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max+ EREV 5-seat | 586 hp | 658 Nm | 5.3s | 220 km/h | AWD | 56 kWh | 310 km | 1,271 km | $64,150 | CNY 429,800; entry version, no active stabilizer bar |
| Max+ EREV 6-seat | 586 hp | 658 Nm | 5.4s | 220 km/h | AWD | 56 kWh | 310 km | 1,271 km | $65,640 | CNY 439,800; adds a third row |
| Ultra EREV 5-seat | 586 hp | 658 Nm | 5.1s | 220 km/h | AWD | 75.4 kWh | 405 km | 1,366 km | $71,610 | CNY 479,800; larger battery, active stabilizer bar |
| Ultra EREV 6-seat | 586 hp | 658 Nm | 5.3s | 220 km/h | AWD | 75.4 kWh | 400 km | 1,356 km | $74,600 | CNY 499,800; zero-gravity captain seats |
| Ultra BEV 5-seat | 586 hp | 727 Nm | 4.6s | 220 km/h | AWD | 120 kWh | 728 km | — | $71,610 | CNY 479,800; same price as the EREV, 128 L front trunk |
| Ultra BEV 6-seat | 586 hp | 727 Nm | 4.7s | 220 km/h | AWD | 120 kWh | 701 km | — | $74,600 | CNY 499,800; same price as the EREV |
| Ultra+ EREV 5-seat | 586 hp | 658 Nm | 5.1s | 220 km/h | AWD | 75.4 kWh | 405 km | 1,366 km | $79,070 | CNY 529,800; top five-seat equipment level |
| Ultra+ EREV 6-seat | 586 hp | 658 Nm | 5.3s | 220 km/h | AWD | 75.4 kWh | 400 km | 1,356 km | $82,060 | CNY 549,800; top range-extender version |
| Ultra+ BEV 5-seat | 586 hp | 727 Nm | 4.6s | 220 km/h | AWD | 120 kWh | 701 km | — | $79,070 | CNY 529,800; same price as the EREV |
| Ultra+ BEV 6-seat | 586 hp | 727 Nm | 4.7s | 220 km/h | AWD | 120 kWh | 701 km | — | $82,060 | CNY 549,800; top BEV version |
Pricing & Availability
The Stelato G9 opened pre-sales on August 5, 2026 at CNY 439,800 and went on sale on August 20, 2026 with official prices from CNY 429,800 to CNY 549,800 (about $64,150 to $82,060 at roughly 6.70 CNY per USD). The Max+ is offered only as a range-extender, while at Ultra and Ultra+ the range-extender and battery-electric versions cost the same. Six-seat cars cost CNY 10,000 to 20,000 more than the five-seat ones. The G9 is sold through Huawei's HIMA retail network in China. Stelato has said nationwide deliveries begin in mid-September, with early reservation holders served first, but no first-delivery figures had been reported as of September 20, 2026. Huawei and BAIC have not announced an export market for the G9.
How It Compares
The G9 has the lowest entry price of the group at CNY 429,800, against CNY 459,800 for the Li Auto L9, CNY 479,800 for the AITO M9 EREV and CNY 465,900 for the six-seat ZEEKR 9X. Its 586 hp sits between the L9's 563 hp and the M9's 667 hp, and it is well short of the ZEEKR 9X, whose entry dual-motor version makes 660 kW (885 hp). On combined range the G9's 1,366 km beats the ZEEKR 9X but trails the AITO M9 and, by a wide margin, the L9's 1,650 km. Where the G9 is different is its off-road hardware and its choice of powertrains: on Ultra and Ultra+ it can be had as a range-extender or as a 120 kWh battery-electric car at the same price, whereas the L9 and the ZEEKR 9X are range-extender only.
- Real off-road hardware: air suspension with 202-282 mm of clearance, rear-wheel steering, an adaptive locking rear differential and, from Ultra, a disconnecting stabilizer bar
- Lowest entry price of the four SUVs compared here, at about $64,150 (CNY 429,800), with 586 hp, an 800V platform and four-LiDAR ADS 5 hardware on every version
- Choice of a range-extender with up to 1,366 km of combined CLTC range or a 120 kWh BEV rated at up to 728 km, at the same price on Ultra and Ultra+
- 586 hp is well behind the ZEEKR 9X's 885 hp, and the 118 kW range extender has to serve a car that weighs up to 3,062 kg
- No peak DC charging power is published, the front trunk exists only on the BEV, and the L3 permit is for testing in Beijing rather than a feature owners can use
The Stelato G9 is a confident first off-roader from Huawei's HIMA family: real air-suspension and chassis hardware, 586 hp on every version, an 800V platform and up to 1,366 km of combined range on the range-extender, with a true 120 kWh BEV at the same price on the upper trims. It suits buyers who want a large, well-equipped family SUV with off-road ability and who trust the Huawei and BAIC ecosystem more than they crave outright power, since the AITO M9 and ZEEKR 9X both make more. The trade-offs are a small engine for a heavy car, an unpublished peak charging figure and a price that climbs to about $82,060 (CNY 549,800) at the top. For a first-generation model this is a strong, well-priced debut rather than an outright class leader.
