Nio Onvo initiates the option for L90 clients to select a reduced 60-kWh battery pack
Introducing the Nio Onvo L90 with Two Battery Pack Options
Nio's sub-brand, Onvo, has expanded the options for its flagship electric SUV, the L90. The latest development includes a smaller 60-kWh battery pack, available exclusively through the Battery as a Service (BaaS) plan [1][5].
Pricing and Rental Fees
The 85-kWh battery pack, standard on all L90 trims, comes with a monthly battery rental fee of RMB 899 ($125) [3][5]. In contrast, the newly introduced 60-kWh battery pack offers a lower monthly rental fee of RMB 599 ($83), a reduction of RMB 300 (about 33.37%) compared to the 85-kWh pack [1][3][5].
Upgrade Options
Customers who opt for the 60-kWh battery at delivery under the BaaS plan can later upgrade to the 85-kWh battery pack. The upgrade can be temporary with fees of RMB 45 ($6) per day, RMB 800 ($111) per month, or RMB 8,800 ($1,225) per year [5]. For a permanent upgrade, the monthly rental switches to RMB 899 ($125) after the upgrade [5].
Target Audience and Availability
The 60-kWh battery is designed for urban commuters or users with home charging who prefer lower costs and do not require the longer range. The smaller battery option is not available for direct purchase through the standard vehicle configurator; customers must contact sales after ordering to select the 60-kWh pack [1][2][5].
The L90, with the 85-kWh battery included, has starting prices around RMB 265,800 ($36,940) depending on trim, while the BaaS price is lower due to battery rental separation [4].
Flexible Sharing and Reward Programs
Onvo's battery sharing service allows customers to share their 85-kWh battery pack with battery swap stations and earn reward points [6]. However, the specifics of sharing services and reward programs vary by region and time period.
The L90 was officially launched by Onvo on July 31, with deliveries beginning on August 1 [7]. Last week, Onvo announced that more than 70 percent of the first batch of L90 owners chose the BaaS plan, indicating a strong preference for the cost-effective battery rental option [8].
For customers who purchased their vehicles under the BaaS plan, they can choose to permanently downgrade to the 60-kWh battery pack and see their monthly battery rental fee reduced from RMB 899 to RMB 599 [2]. However, permanent downgrade options are not available for L90 customers who purchased their vehicles with the battery pack included. L90 vehicle owners who have already received their vehicles can also choose to downgrade to the 60-kWh battery pack [2].
For customers who choose the permanent upgrade, a service fee of RMB 1 yuan will be charged if they upgrade within one year of delivery [9].
- Nio's sub-brand, Onvo, offers two battery pack options for the L90, including a smaller 60-kWh battery pack introduced recently.
- The 85-kWh battery pack, standard on all L90 trims, comes with a monthly rental fee, while the new 60-kWh pack offers a lower rental fee of RMB 599 per month.
- Customers who opt for the 60-kWh battery pack under the Battery as a Service (BaaS) plan can later upgrade to the 85-kWh battery pack, but with fees for temporary or permanent upgrades.
- The 60-kWh battery pack is intended for urban commuters or users with home charging who prioritize lower costs over longer range.
- The option for the 60-kWh battery pack is not available for direct purchase; customers must contact sales after ordering to select this option.
- With the 85-kWh battery pack included, the L90 has starting prices around RMB 265,800, while the BaaS price is lower due to battery rental separation.
