Nio has recently demonstrated the safety performance of its ET9 electric vehicle in extreme scenarios, showcasing the car’s stability even when both front and rear tires on one side blow out at high speeds. This demonstration came in response to praise from Huawei’s Richard Yu, who highlighted the safety of the Maextro S800 sedan during a tech event.
The video shared by Nio’s vice president of product, Ted Li, on Weibo, shows the ET9 maintaining stability despite the challenging situation of simultaneous tire blowouts. This test further solidifies the company’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of safety in its vehicles.
The ET9 was officially unveiled at Nio Day 2024 with a starting price of RMB 788,000. During the launch event, Nio founder William Li showcased the sedan’s safety performance in various scenarios, including rear tire blowouts at high speeds. Since then, the Nio team has continued to enhance the safety features of the ET9, culminating in the recent demonstration of handling tire blowouts on one side of the car while driving at high speeds.
Huawei’s Richard Yu commended Nio for its safety performance, comparing it to the challenging front tire blowout test of the Maextro S800 sedan. The Maextro brand, a collaboration between Huawei and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group (JAC), is set to launch the S800 luxury sedan in May.
William Li expressed his appreciation for the Maextro S800’s performance and invited Richard Yu to participate in tire blowout tests. Yu, in turn, invited Nio to join the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) in pursuit of innovation.
Overall, Nio’s demonstration of the ET9’s safety performance in extreme scenarios highlights the company’s dedication to ensuring the safety of its electric vehicles. This commitment to innovation and safety is reflected in both the ET9 and the upcoming Maextro S800 luxury sedan, setting a high standard for the Chinese automotive industry.
