Hongqi EHS5 salary sacrifice
The Hongqi EHS5 is a battery electric family SUV now offered in Norway. Its Norwegian Exclusive 4WD specification differs from the original European reveal headline, making the exact market and version important. UK availability and prices remain unconfirmed.
What is confirmed about the Hongqi EHS5?
Explore the announced car, its expected arrival, and the details still to be confirmed. Ask your employer’s provider about a quotation when UK pricing and ordering are available.
Primary vehicle source: Hongqi Norway EHS5 specifications. Reviewed 23 September 2026.
Confirmed facts
These points are supported by attributable manufacturer or corporate source material.
European reveal followed by a Norwegian offering
Hongqi unveiled EHS5 at IAA Mobility in September 2025. Its Norwegian site now offers an Exclusive 4WD specification with a build-and-quotation journey.
Independent safety result
Euro NCAP published a five-star EHS5 result on 15 October 2025. The assessment identifies a left-hand-drive Basic test car; check applicability to other versions.
Provisional information
Manufacturer targets and early specifications may change. Check the final UK version before comparing costs or capability.
Norwegian battery and charging specification
Hongqi Norway lists an 85 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery, up to 522 km WLTP, 11 kW AC and 265 kW maximum DC charging for Exclusive 4WD. It quotes 10–80% in around 20 minutes under suitable conditions. Usable capacity and final UK specifications remain unverified.
Keep reveal and production-market figures separate
The September 2025 manufacturer release quoted 550 km WLTP. The current Norwegian 4WD figure is 522 km; neither is a confirmed UK range. Do not transfer specifications between versions.
Norwegian size and practicality reference
The Norwegian specification lists 4,750 mm length, 1,900 mm width, a 2,900 mm wheelbase, 462 litres of rear luggage space, a 48-litre front compartment and 1,500 kg towing capacity. Confirm measurement conventions and the eventual UK version before relying on these figures.
Right-hand-drive programme elsewhere
Reuters reported a right-hand-drive EHS5 programme for Southeast Asia in April 2026. UK launch timing remains unconfirmed.
What is not confirmed yet?
- UK order opening, right-hand-drive UK allocation and first customer deliveries
- UK list and on-the-road prices, P11D values, insurance groups and employer-provider quotations
- Final UK grades, seating, battery usable capacity, certified range, charging and option combinations
- UK warranty, roadside assistance, servicing, repair capacity and parts support
How should you use this information?
Consider your replacement date, everyday journeys, and the choices your employer’s programme supports.
Compare the car being offered
Use the named market specification when comparing EHS5 with other family SUVs. The Norwegian 4WD model and the earlier 550 km reveal headline are not interchangeable; ask for the exact battery, wheels and drivetrain.
Check family and towing use
Try your luggage in the separate storage areas and check child-seat access. For towing, confirm the UK car's plated limits, permitted noseweight and payload with passengers aboard, then allow for additional charging stops.
Check the UK support package
Before adding Hongqi to an employer programme, establish the appointed UK distributor, local servicing and accident repair, parts supply, replacement transport and warranty administration. We can help employers assess those arrangements alongside provider acceptance and a dated quotation.
Hongqi EHS5 alternatives
- Hongqi model research: Compare the researched electric range and UK readiness.
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- Hongqi EH7: Compare the distinct body style and market evidence.
- Kia EV9: Compare an alternative using its own verified specification.
Hongqi EHS5 salary sacrifice FAQs
What is known now, and what still needs confirmation.
Important information and sources
- Hongqi Norway: current EHS5 offering (undated) (reviewed 2026-09-23)
- Hongqi Norway: Exclusive 4WD specifications (undated) (reviewed 2026-09-23)
- Hongqi via GlobeNewswire: EHS5 European debut, 9 September 2025 (reviewed 2026-09-23)
- Euro NCAP: EHS5 assessment, 2025 (reviewed 2026-09-23)
- Euro NCAP: EHS5 five-star result, 15 October 2025 (reviewed 2026-09-23)
- Reuters: Southeast Asian right-hand-drive programme, 27 April 2026 (reviewed 2026-09-23)
Reviewed 23 September 2026. Announced launch timing, preliminary specification, homologation, availability and pricing can change. Manufacturer targets and press reports remain attributed and are not promoted into quote-ready configuration data.
General information only, not tax, financial or legal advice. A salary sacrifice comparison requires a confirmed UK production car, a verified P11D value and a dated employer or provider illustration.
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