ClearMotion, the active suspension supplier backed by Nio's venture arm, has achieved a significant milestone with over 10,000 electric vehicles equipped with its fully active suspension system. This achievement is particularly notable given the company's relatively recent entry into the market and the fact that no competitor has yet matched this number. The technology is currently available on two models: the Nio ET9 executive flagship sedan and the newly launched ES9 flagship SUV. The success of ClearMotion can be attributed to its partnership with Nio, which has provided both investment and a substantial customer base. The company's CM1 hydraulic fully active suspension actuator is designed to process information and respond within one millisecond, offering a level of performance that conventional adaptive or semi-active dampers cannot match. This technology is marketed under the SkyRide brand as part of a broader intelligent chassis system that integrates the ClearMotion suspension with steer-by-wire and rear-wheel steering. The ET9, the first production vehicle to use the SkyRide system, has seen modest monthly volumes, reflecting its positioning at the top of the Chinese EV price spectrum. The ES9, on the other hand, has seen strong demand, with a significant proportion of orders for the higher-priced SkyRide-equipped trims. The 10,000-vehicle milestone is a testament to the early success of the ES9, with a large portion of these vehicles equipped with the ClearMotion system. This achievement is particularly impressive given the competitive landscape and the relatively recent entry of ClearMotion into the market. The company's partnership with Porsche AG for validation and licensing further underscores its potential for future growth and market penetration.
