This Full-Size Electric SUV Packs 456 HP And Costs Less Than A Honda Civic
Nio's more affordable brand is introducing the new Onvo L90 and the value on offer looks to be off the charts
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by Brad Anderson
New Onvo L90 electric SUV offers up to 590 hp and three-row seating.
Entry pricing drops to $25,000 with a monthly battery lease through BaaS.
Ultra trim adds dual motors and accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 4.7 seconds.
Pricing details for Onvo’s new full-size L90 SUV have been confirmed. Aimed squarely at the Chinese family SUV market, the L90 is the latest model from Nio’s Onvo brand, the company’s more accessible, entry-level line. Available in both six- and seven-seat configurations, it gives buyers the option to lower the upfront cost by subscribing to Nio’s Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) plan.
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All versions of the L90 come equipped with an 85 kWh battery pack and a 900-volt electrical architecture. The six-seat Pro model starts at 265,800 yuan, or roughly $37,200, while the six-seat Max is priced from 279,000 yuan, or about $38,900.
Through the BaaS program, those prices drop substantially to 179,800 yuan ($25,000) and 193,800 yuan ($26,900), respectively. Buyers who go this route will pay a monthly battery rental fee of 899 yuan, or about $125.
Granted, there’s an ongoing monthly fee, but even with that, the starting price comes in lower than a base-model Civic Sedan in the U.S., which starts at $25,745 including delivery. It also undercuts the Civic Hatchback, priced from $27,795 before fees, and is worlds apart from the European Civic hybrid, the only version currently offered there, which starts at €39,500, or roughly $45,650. Yes, there are other factors in play here, but
Luxury at a Lower Cost
For buyers prioritizing comfort and features, the six-seat Ultra version starts at 299,800 yuan ($41,700), or 213,800 yuan ($29,700) with BaaS. The seven-seat lineup follows a similar pricing structure: the Pro begins at 185,800 yuan ($25,800), the Max at 199,800 yuan ($27,800), and the Ultra again at 213,800 yuan ($29,700) with battery rental. Any similarities with Apple’s product naming strategy are also completely coincidental.
Compared to rivals like the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia EV9, these prices offer serious value for a three-row electric SUV.
Performance Across the Range
Onvo will sell the Pro and Max models with a single electric motor producing 456 hp (340 kW). The six- and seven-seat Ultra models add a 134 hp (100 kW) motor to the front axle, resulting in a combined 590 hp (440 kW). The standard rear-wheel-drive models can accelerate to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds, while the all-wheel-drive Ultras trim that down to just 4.7 seconds.
Inside, the L90 leans heavily into tech. The dashboard features a 17.2-inch central infotainment display, while second-row passengers get a fold-down 17.3-inch screen from the headliner. There’s also an 8-inch rear touchscreen and a sprawling 35-inch head-up display up front. All models come standard with a 23-speaker sound system and an integrated 8.86-liter refrigerator, underscoring the SUV’s focus on passenger comfort.
At this stage, there’s no confirmation on whether the Onvo L90 will be offered outside of China.
