Stelato S9Owner's Guide · Stelato

S9 Complete Guide

A full-size luxury sedan from BAIC × Huawei — a HarmonyOS cockpit, Huawei ADS driving, an 800V platform and air suspension. A rival to the BMW i7 / Mercedes EQS class.

A closer look

In detail

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⚡ Battery Electric6 commands7 apps3 Gulf tips2 quick tasks5 hacks3 quiz questionsSome estimatesModel-year reference 2024Reviewed 16 June 20268 min read

Overview

For buyers wanting a luxury sedan that rivals the Germans with Huawei tech and rear-seat comfort. Verify import channel and service.

  • Executive-grade luxury — air suspension and excellent sound insulation
  • 800V platform — very fast DC charging
  • HarmonyOS cockpit + Huawei ADS with LiDAR
  • Large CLTC range for long distances

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an EV Gulf spec film

Range816 km
Battery100 kWh
Power313 HP
0–1006 s
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EV Gulf

Charging

Home · AC
11 kW
~10h full charge

Home AC via Type 2. With a large pack, scheduled overnight charging suits daily use.

Connector: Type 2
Fast · DC
250 kW
10–80% in 22 min

800V platform — very fast on ultra-rapid stations. Ensure the Gulf car is CCS2, not GB/T.

800V · Connector: CCS2
Cost per charge
0.2 KWD
home, 0–100%

Gulf charging notes

  • Full 800V benefit needs ultra-rapid stations; on slower units the station is the limit.
  • Use navigate-to-charger preconditioning for the best speed in heat.

See Kuwait charging stations on the mapOpen map →

Real-world range calculator

See your real range under heat, AC, and speed.

20°50°
80160
Estimated range
528 km
87% of nominal

Estimate — actual range varies with driving style, AC, and weather.

Charging cost calculator

Compare your EV charging cost with petrol fuel.

Electricity rate: 0.002 KWD/kWh

10300
Your yearly cost
5.984 KWD
monthly: 0.492 KWD · daily: 0.016 KWD
If petrol instead
139.613 KWD
Savings
133.629 KWD/yr
−96%
668.144 KWD saved over 5 years — that's more than half a car in some cases.

Estimate — rates vary by tier and time. Public DC fast charging usually 2-3× home cost.

Voice Commands

Voice command library — verified members only

Join free and verify your email + phone to unlock every command in Arabic, English and Chinese — with audio playback and saved shortcuts.

Verify once — it unlocks member perks across the whole platform.

Apps & Software

Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.

EV Gulf charging map

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Charging

The Gulf's community charging map — live status, owner reviews, and the 'free the charger' ping

  • Gulf + Jordan stations with owner reviews and comments
  • Live status reports: working / broken / crowded / ICE'd
  • Ping the car blocking the charger via its QR sticker
  • Nearest stations to you in one tap

Every report you file earns reputation and helps the next owner — this is OUR map, grown by our community.

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EV Gulf trip planner

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Utility

Plan your Gulf road trip with charge stops tuned to OUR summer heat — not Europe's weather

  • Ready corridors: Kuwait ↔ KSA ↔ UAE ↔ Jordan
  • Accounts for heat and speed impact on your car's range
  • Charge stops from our live map — no stale listings

Built for our roads: Salmi corridor, the Causeway, Riyadh–Dammam — under real summer conditions.

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Car Scanner ELM OBD2

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Utility

Read live EV battery data with a cheap Bluetooth OBD dongle

  • Built-in profiles for BYD Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal, Sealion, Denza and more
  • Live data: SoC, voltage, current, battery temperatures
  • Works with any ELM327 Bluetooth adapter (~$10-30)
  • Reads/clears fault codes on most brands

Used-buyer alert: true battery health (SOH) is NOT exposed via standard OBD on BYD — you get SoC and voltages only. For an authoritative report before buying a used BYD: dealer diagnostic (VDS) or a pro tool like the Foxwell NT710.

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EVIQ

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Charging

Saudi Arabia's national fast-charging network (PIF + Saudi Electricity Co.)

  • 100–350 kW fast chargers with reservations
  • Real-time availability, connector type and power
  • Unified in-app payment
  • Highway corridors (Riyadh–Qassim and more)

KSA only — the must-have app for any EV owner in Saudi Arabia. Network targets 5,000 chargers by 2030.

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Electromin

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Charging

Petromin's charging network — 200+ locations across Saudi Arabia

  • AC & DC chargers with slot reservation
  • Start/stop charging remotely
  • Built-in EV route planner
  • Pay with mada, STC Pay, Apple Pay

KSA — largest network by locations (200+), strong at urban/retail sites. Complements EVIQ.

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UAEV

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Charging

The UAE's federal charging network — expanding nationwide

  • Government-owned (Ministry of Energy + Etihad WE)
  • Fast chargers on federal inter-city roads
  • Session start, payment and history in-app
  • 24/7 support

UAE only — key for trips outside Dubai (Northern Emirates, Abu Dhabi highways). Scaling to 1,000 chargers by 2030.

iOSAndroidFree app · standardized national tariffs

DEWA EV Green Charger

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Charging

Dubai's original charging network — 1,860+ charging points

  • Map of Green Charger points across Dubai; check live availability in the app
  • Live availability and session activation
  • EV account registration & billing via DEWA

Dubai only — registration is optional: guests can start via QR in Guest Mode and pay directly.

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Full Specifications

Battery & Range

Battery
~100 kWh
CLTC
~722-816 km
Gulf real (est.)
~540 km
Platform
800V

Performance & Comfort

Drivetrain
RWD / AWD
Suspension
Air suspension
0-100 (AWD)
~3.9 sec

Charging

DC peak
~250 kW
10-80%
~22 min
Connector
CCS2 (verify)

Gulf Tips

Practical Gulf guidance — separating verified experience from estimates and pending specifications.

Pre-cool + sunshades

Pre-cool from the app and use the powered rear sunshades (if fitted) to cut heat.

Service & parts

For a newly-imported luxury car, confirm specialist service (air suspension) and parts lead time.

Long-trip comfort

Air suspension and the big battery make it great for long Gulf trips — plan around ultra-rapid stations.

Summer Survival Mode

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Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.

Keys & Access

Phone key

Recommended

A Huawei phone / car app as the key, with a card or fob backup.

Driving Assist

Huawei ADS

L2+

Advanced assistance with LiDAR and cameras; higher features may be regionally limited.

AEB + Adaptive cruise

Auto emergency braking and smart adaptive cruise.

Safety

  • Rigid luxury body

    Strong structure with advanced battery protection.

  • Multiple airbags

    Front, side and full curtain airbags.

Quick Tasks

How do I X — quick tasks every owner should know.

Pre-cool

  1. Open the car app
  2. Climate → On
  3. Set temperature

Rear lounge mode

  1. From the rear screen pick Lounge
  2. Set recline, massage and climate

Hacks & Secrets

Hidden features, easter eggs, and tricks you won't find in the manual — from real owners.

  • Gulf-Specific

    Pre-cool from the app at home

    Open the car app 10 min before leaving. Cabin cools, battery pre-conditions for charging. Saves time, max comfort in 50° summers.

  • Money Saver

    Schedule charging at off-peak rates

    In countries with time-of-use rates (UAE Slab 1), schedule 23:00-06:00 to save 20-40% on your electricity bill.

  • Comfort

    Camp Mode for sleeping or waiting

    Park in P, enable Camp Mode from menu or voice command. AC stays on, screens dim. Uses only ~1 kWh/hour.

  • Performance

    Max regen for less brake wear

    Set regen to highest (One-Pedal or High). Cuts brake wear 60%+ and adds 5-10% range in city traffic.

  • Money Saver

    Bump tire pressure +0.2 bar in summer

    A small bump (~0.2 bar above recommended) reduces rolling resistance and adds 3-5% range. Also a heat-safety win.

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Against its rivals

Stelato S9 vs its rivals

Same body and powertrain, closest on price

  1. Stelato S9Stelato
    Battery100 kWh
    GULF RANGE
    610 km
    DC PEAK
    —
    0–100 KM/H
    6 s
    POWER
    313 hp
    GULF PRICE
    22,000 KWD
  2. Xiaomi SU7 UltraXiaomi
    Battery93.7 kWh
    GULF RANGE
    450 km
    DC PEAK
    490 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    1.98 s
    POWER
    1,527 hp
    GULF PRICE
    28,000 KWD
  3. Tesla Model STesla
    Battery100 kWh
    GULF RANGE
    560 km
    DC PEAK
    250 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    3.2 s
    POWER
    670 hp
    GULF PRICE
    24,000 KWD
  4. Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ with EQ TechnologyMercedes-Benz
    Battery85 kWh
    GULF RANGE
    590 km
    DC PEAK
    320 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    6.7 s
    POWER
    272 hp
    GULF PRICE
    19,000 KWD
  5. Lucid Air Grand TouringLucid
    Battery112 kWh
    GULF RANGE
    700 km
    DC PEAK
    300 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    3.2 s
    POWER
    819 hp
    GULF PRICE
    25,000 KWD

Gulf starting price in KWD, varies by market · range on the stated test cycle

FAQ

  • It should be CCS2 for Gulf stations; Chinese GB/T cars aren't compatible. Verify before buying.

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Reviewed: 2026-06-16