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Stelato · 2026BEVBattery Electric
S9 BEV Max RWD
816 km CLTC — the longest range in the S9 family
The long-range BEV S9: a 100 kWh 800V pack with 816 km CLTC — a direct Mercedes EQS rival at a fraction of the price — and 30-80% charging in 15 minutes.
- 610
- PLANNED KM
- 309
- HP
- 6s
- 0-100
- TBA
- kW DC
A closer look
In detail
1 / 10
Source: Stelato official media
A clearer buying decision
Availability and regional dealers
We separate brand representation from confirmed model availability, so the page never implies an unverified launch.
Your market
Bahrain
Not locally available
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Confirmed markets
No confirmed regional launch yet.
Through members' eyes
Stelato S9 BEV Max RWD, as people actually see it
The photos above are the manufacturer's: studio light, retouched. These came off members' phones — in the street, in a showroom, in an owner's driveway.
Nobody has photographed this car yet.
The “first spotter” badge for this model is unclaimed — one person gets it, permanently.
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If it landed in your market at this price — would you buy the Stelato S9 BEV Max RWD?
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Technical Specs
- Official range
- 816 km
- Real Range (Gulf-tested)
- 610 km
- Power
- 309 HP
- Torque
- 396 Nm
- 0-100 km/h
- 6 s
- Top Speed
- 210 km/h
- Battery Capacity
- 100 kWh
- DC Fast Charging
- TBA
- AC Charging
- 11 kW
- Fast-charge time (30–80%)
- 15 min
CLTC · ≈710 km on the WLTP basis
Price reference for comparison
Approximate price reference
≈ 22,100 BHDto ≈ 33,100 BHD
≈ EstimatedUpdated July 2026
This is an indicative new-model range by market and trim, not the price of a vehicle listed on EV Gulf.
An in-app alert the moment the Gulf price moves or appears.
In the Gulf
Pros and cons from Gulf-specific experience (heat · Ramadan · infrastructure)
Gulf Pros
- 816 km CLTC — among the longest of any electric sedan worldwide
- 800V platform — 30-80% charge in 15 minutes
- 0.193 Cd — exceptional efficiency in heat and at speed
Watch out for
- No official Gulf dealer yet
- NMC pack — avoid repeated full charges in the heat
What sets it apart
Verified OEM technologies that make this model stand out — from crab walk to battery swap.
0.193 Cd drag — among the most aerodynamic production cars ever (816 km CLTC)
Automotive-grade 32-inch projection screen — a real back-seat cinema
Huawei ADS 3.0 — end-to-end smart driving
📖 Complete Owner's Guide for Stelato S9 BEV Max RWD
Voice commands matched to the car's actual market and language · Gulf tips · hidden hacks · ADAS · quick tasks.
Guide to charging
What to know about charging your Stelato S9 BEV Max RWD in the Gulf.
Home charging · AC
11 kW
~ 10 hours from 0 to 100%
Ideal for overnight charging. The right Wallbox power depends on your market's electricity supply.
Size your home charger →Charging cost (estimate)
≈ 3.063 BHD
Full charge at home
An estimate based on home electricity rates in your market. Public charging usually costs more but is much faster.
Stelato has not published: DC fast-charging power — we show only what is official.
Explore charging stations
Open the map to verify the connector, compatibility, and status source for each station before travelling.
Open the charging map →What would your week with S9 BEV Max RWD look like?
Try your daily driving and estimate energy, charging time and cost. No account or location sharing needed.
Indicative home rate for Bahrain; adjust to your bill.
Weekly driving
410 km50Day 1
50Day 2
50Day 3
50Day 4
50Day 5
80Day 6
80Day 7
- Energy from charger
- 74.7 kWh
- Equivalent 20–80% sessions
- 2
- Estimated time plugged in
- 10.7 hours
- Weekly energy cost
- BHD 0.448
How is this calculated?
Five regular days and two days off. Listed Gulf range: 610 km; battery: 100 kWh. Assumed charging efficiency: 90%. Home time uses the lower of charger and vehicle AC power; public charging assumes half peak power on average. Sessions are rounded-up weekly equivalents to replenish consumption, not a first-week itinerary; starting charge and habits change visit counts. Time excludes queues and travel to chargers. Heat, speed and air conditioning affect results.
Practical tips for Gulf drivers
EV ownership in the Gulf brings heat, Ramadan, sand and long roads. These are general practical tips; each model’s experience depends on its variant and market.
Prayer times and charging
Choose a compatible station near your destination, and check access hours and operating status in the operator app before arrival.
Ramadan
Check station occupancy in the operator app and choose a quieter time when possible.
Sand and dust
Inspect the charge port and cooling vents after dusty conditions, and follow your car’s cleaning schedule.
Cross-border travel
For trips between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, use verified compatible chargers on your route, with a backup stop and a safe arrival reserve.
Insurance and maintenance
Compare insurance and maintenance schedules for the specific model and dealer. Prices and intervals vary between vehicles.
EV Gulf Score
59
/ 100
Heat range35%64
Charging25%100
Value20%29
Dealer support20%30
How the score works (published formula)
A weighted average of four pillars from catalogue data only: Heat range 35% (from the Real-Range Index), Charging 25% (power + 10–80% time), Value 20% (price vs its body-class median), Dealer support 20% (Gulf markets with an official dealer). A pillar with no data is dropped and weights renormalise — no number is invented. Pure EVs only.
Real-Range Index
64
/ 100
Summer real range · 45°C
439–543 km
Typically ~522 km — that's 64% of the 816 km rated range.
Based on a vetted Gulf real-world range + the published heat model.
Method & rankingBattery health
estimated100%Excellent
This year's model — the pack is near full capacity.
100 kWh
Battery registry — method & reportsAt 130 km/h442 km54% of the official figure — 217 Wh/km · modeled, not measured
Same speed, 45°C summer345 kmHeat Score 64/100 — Fair
10 minutes of charging+154 kmFrom the claimed 15-minute charge
A full charge at home≈ 10 hOn a 11 kW wallbox — one overnight
The Field · Real-world
Owner experiences
Real numbers from owners — not the manufacturer's brochure.
No logged experiences for this car yet — be the first to document it.
Log your experienceAfter-sales
Parallel import — no agent
No factory-appointed agent in any market we cover. That means no factory warranty, parts ordered individually, and servicing at independent workshops. It is not a fault in the car — it is the single most important line in the buying decision.
- Agent in Bahrain
- None
- Vehicle warranty
- No factory warranty
- Battery warranty
- No factory warranty
There is no factory agent in any market we cover, so there are no factory terms to publish. Any cover comes from the trader who sold the car — ask for it in writing.
From owners and the community
Stelato S9 BEV Max RWD discussions
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Chinese car · China Access
How can you get the Stelato S9 BEV Max RWD?
We separate official dealer cars, independent-market stock, and direct China orders. Market presence does not automatically mean factory warranty or Arabic support.
3
access routes
Observed local availability
Not observed yet
We have not yet verified a local launch or stock listing.
Independent importer
Awaiting local evidence
It may be in stock or inbound at an independent showroom without an official dealer. Warranty there comes from the seller, not guaranteed — exactly what our managed EV Gulf route replaces.
Import via EV Gulf
Inspection + freight + registration
We source it for you through our network of contracted partners: VIN, battery and software checked before shipping, then local registration — one contract, one invoice, instead of coordinating separate parties yourself.
Request this car through EV Gulf — inspected & registered, warranty in writingOne accountable party, one invoice →
If you buy elsewhere: Request a live video of voice languages, software version, charging port, phone-app activation and OTA, plus a written warranty naming who pays for battery, parts and labour.
How it stacks up
Ready spec cards: battery, range, charging and China list price. Share in one tap.
Stelato S9 BEV Max RWD vs its rivals
Same body and powertrain, closest on price
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- 610 km
- DC PEAK
- —
- 0–100 KM/H
- 6 s
- POWER
- 309 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- ¥329,800
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- DC PEAK
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- DC PEAK
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- 0–100 KM/H
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- 540 km
- DC PEAK
- 451 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 6.2 s
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- 490 km
- DC PEAK
- 250 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- —
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- CHINA PRICE
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China list price before shipping & duties · range on the stated test cycle
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