HQ EHS5Release date and price in Australia
The HQ EHS5 is confirmed for Australia. Timing: Around April 2027. Price: Not announced. HQ says it will price below the German luxury brands. We'll add full running costs, charging costs by state and cost to own as soon as Australian pricing and specs are confirmed.

Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. May show an overseas version or a related model.
What we know so far
Mostly overseas specifications. Australian versions can differ.
- 85 kWh LFP battery
- 550 km WLTP (RWD), 522 km (AWD)
- AWD: 412 kW, 0–100 km/h in 4.0 seconds
- Up to 265 kW fast charging, 10–80% in about 20 minutes
About HQ (Hongqi)
Hongqi ('Red Flag') has built China's official state limousines since 1958. Launching here as HQ. Who owns which car brand.
On sale now: the closest alternatives
If you don't want to wait, these are the nearest cars you can buy today, with full running costs.



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Common questions
When is the HQ EHS5 coming to Australia?
Around April 2027.
How much will the HQ EHS5 cost in Australia?
Not announced. HQ says it will price below the German luxury brands.
What can I buy now instead of the HQ EHS5?
The closest cars on sale now are the Kia Niro EV, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Subaru Trailseeker.
Source: Cars24: Hongqi's three electric SUVs for Australia detailed (Sep 2026). Launch dates and prices often change; we check monthly.
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