After six years of crafting executive sedans, shooting brakes, SUVs, and SUV coupes, Chinese automaker Nio—experiencing rapid expansion—has introduced its Onvo subbrand to target mainstream family vehicles. Derived from “on voyage,” the Onvo name pairs with a logo resembling a winding road, stylized as an “N.” Hot on the heels of the Tesla Model Y-rivaling L60, the brand’s next offering is the L90, a three-row SUV positioned to challenge the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9. The L90 mirrors their spacious cabins while boasting a massive front trunk (frunk) with low lift-over height, akin to those in electric pickups like the Ford F-150 Lightning.  

Compared to its Korean rivals, the Onvo L90 stretches 3.4 to 5.2 inches longer and 0.7 to 0.8 inch wider, with height and wheelbase measurements landing between the two. Though interior specs remain undisclosed, Onvo showcased the L90’s cargo prowess at Auto Shanghai 2025 by extracting seven 20-inch carry-on suitcases from behind its third row.  

A key highlight is its class-leading 8.5-cubic-foot frunk, demonstrated to hold two additional 20-inch suitcases, a child’s bag, and assorted items. This feat is enabled by Nio’s innovative integrated cooling system, which merges 49 components into a single compact unit. The frunk’s practicality is enhanced by a 32.7-inch-wide loading aperture positioned just 23.6 inches from the ground—lower than many sedan trunks. Onvo executives even unveiled a seat-cushion accessory to convert the frunk into a fishing perch, with hidden storage for collapsible rods. The power-operated lid can be opened via a double-tap gesture.  

Buyers can choose rear- or all-wheel-drive configurations. The rear motor, borrowed from Nio’s flagship ET9 fastback, delivers 456 hp (torque figures pending), surpassing the output of current U.S.-spec Kia EV9 AWD models. Adding the L60’s 134-hp front motor boosts total output to 590 hp, eclipsing the global EV9 GT’s 501 hp. The L90’s suspension pairs front control arms with a rear multilink setup, complemented by air suspension likely adapted from the ET9, albeit without its advanced ClearMotion hydraulics.  

Launching with an 85-kWh battery (potentially in lithium-iron-phosphate or nickel-cobalt-manganese variants), the L90 leverages Nio’s 900-volt architecture for swift charging and access to over 3,275 battery-swap stations. Swapping a depleted pack for a charged one takes under three minutes, with flexibility to adjust battery capacity based on needs. Future 60- or 100-kWh options may follow.  

Visually, the L90 adopts a more angular, restrained stance than other Nio/Onvo models, though it shares the L60’s grille-less front and "Star Path Illumination" pixel headlights, which project custom patterns and welcome animations. Standard 21-inch wheels and taller tires accentuate its presence.  

Slated for a Q3 2025 launch in China (alongside the upcoming L80), the L90 is anticipated to start around $37,000 for a base RWD model—roughly half the U.S. price of a Kia EV9 GT-Line. As they say, China operates in its own lane.