Model
Nio ES8
Nio ES8 2026
Mercedes-EQ EQS 580 4MATIC SUV
Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC SUV
Starting price ~$63,952 (China) $129,250
Body type SUV SUV
World premiere Thursday, August 21, 2025 Thursday, April 14, 2022
Delivery start September 2025 January 2023
Model status In production In production
WLTP range 673-594 km (418-369 miles)
WLTP consumption 17.53-19.87 kWh/100km (3.5-3.1 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss 20.0-22.8 kWh/100km (3.1-2.7 mi/kWh )
EPA range
EPA consumption
Basic trim CLTC range 635 km (395 miles)
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition 16 kWh/100km(3.9 mi/kWh ) 22 kWh/100km(2.8 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 594 km (369 miles) 536 km (333 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 22 kWh/100km(2.8 mi/kWh ) 26 kWh/100km(2.4 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 432 km (268 miles) 454 km (282 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 23 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh ) 28.5 kWh/100km(2.2 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 413 km (257 miles) 414 km (257 miles)
Top speed 220 kph (137 mph) 210 kph (131 mph)
Peak power 520 kW (707.0 hp / 697.3 bhp) 400 kW (543.8 hp / 536.4 bhp)
Electrical torque output 700 nm (516.6 ft-lb) 858 nm (633.2 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 3.97 s 4.6 s
Drive type AWD AWD
Motor setup One motor on front and one motor rear axle One motor on front and one motor rear axle
Motor technology ASM front and PMSM rear PMSM
Front brake type Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons) Fixed caliper disc
Rear brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc
Front disc diameter 415 mm (16.34")
Rear disc diameter 378 mm (14.88")
Front disc type Cast iron Cast iron
Rear disc type Cast iron Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Creep Hold
Lift-up-regen levels Normal / Comfort / Sport
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (Air Suspension) 1 (AIRMATIC)
Suspension type front Multi-link Multi-link
Suspension type rear Multi-link Multi-link
Spring type front Air Spring Air Spring
Spring type rear Air Spring Air Spring
Adaptive damping front Standard feature Optional feature
Adaptive damping rear Standard feature Optional feature
Adjustable height front Standard feature Standard feature
Adjustable height rear Standard feature Standard feature
Ground clearance 150 - 200 mm (5.91" - 7.87") 181 - 206 mm (7.13" - 8.11")
Length 5280 mm (207.9") 5125 mm (201.8")
Height 1800 mm (70.9") 1718 mm (67.6")
Width excluding mirrors 2010 mm (79.1") 1959 mm (77.1")
Width including mirrors mm (") 2157 mm (84.9")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.259 / Unknown 0.288 / Unknown
Wheelbase 3130 mm (123.2") 3210 mm (126.4")
Turning circle 11.4 meter (448.8") 11 meter (433.1")
Curb weight 2379 kg (5244.8 lbs) 2735 kg (6029.6 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 2900 kg (6393.4 lbs) 3375 kg (7440.6 lbs)
Max roof cargo 100 kg (220.5 lbs) 100 kg (220.5 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver 521 kg (1148.6 lbs) 640 kg (1411.0 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked N/A 1800 kg (3968.3 lbs)
Trunk capacity 547 liter (19.3 cu-ft) 645 liter (22.8 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded 3230 liter (114.1 cu-ft) (1561 liter / 55.1 cu-ft with third row down) 2100 liter (74.2 cu-ft)
HMI type Screen focus with stalks and limited buttons Screen focus with limited buttons
Head-up display Standard feature Optional feature
Voice control Standard feature Optional feature
Gesture control Not Available Optional feature
Digital driver display Yes 48" Yes (2 options) 12.3" 12.3"
Infotainment screen Yes (2 options) 15.6" 48" Yes (2 options) 12.8" 17.7"
In-car navigation Standard feature Standard feature
Apple CarPlay support Not Available Optional feature
Android Auto support Not Available Optional feature
Map provider Amap HERE Maps
Online map updates Yes Yes
Real time traffic Yes Yes
Route planning with charging planning Yes Yes
Satellite image map No Yes
Voice controlled Yes Yes
Voice guiding Yes Yes
LED matrix headlights Standard feature Standard feature
Auto dimming headlights Standard feature Standard feature
Cornering lights Standard feature Standard feature
Swiveling headlights Not Available Not Available
Headlight washers Not Available Optional feature
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Optional feature Optional feature
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Standard feature Optional feature
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Standard feature Not Available
Drowsiness Alert Standard feature Standard feature
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Standard feature Optional feature
Exit warning Standard feature Standard feature
Forward Collision Warning Optional feature Optional feature
Lane departure warning Standard feature Standard feature
Lane keeping Standard feature Standard feature
Night Vision Not Available Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Standard feature Optional feature
Ultrasonic sensors
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front left corner
  • On bumper front right corner
  • On bumper front left side
  • On bumper front right side
  • On bumper rear left side
  • On bumper rear right side
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
Cameras
  • Top center windshield
  • Front (Optional)
  • On left wing mirror (Optional)
  • On right wing mirror (Optional)
  • Rear center (Optional)
  • Left front side
  • Right front side
  • Left roof over windshield
  • Right on roof over windshield
Radar sensors
  • Front
  • Left front corner (Optional)
  • Right front corner (Optional)
  • Left rear corner (Optional)
  • Right rear corner (Optional)
  • Front
Lidar sensors
  • Top center windshield
  • Left front side
  • Right front side
Battery gross 102 kWh 125 kWh
Battery net 95 kWh 118 kWh
Cathode Materials NMC NMC811
Nominal voltage 720 V 396 V
Battery weight 545 kg (1201.5 lbs)
Pack configuration CTP 108s4p
Battery type Cell to Pack
Battery chemistry NMC NMC811
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - Nio ES8 Charging curve (click for full size) - Mercedes-EQ EQS 580 4MATIC SUV
Max DC charging 600 kW 200 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 35 m 42 s 1 h 31 m 12 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 159.6 kW 77.6 kW
Charging time 10-100% 34 m 40 s 1 h 26 m 55 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 148.0 kW 73.3 kW
Charging time 10-80% 11 m 4 s 33 m 8 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 360.5 kW 149.5 kW
Charging time 10-90% 15 m 41 s 42 m 49 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 290.5 kW 132.3 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Standard feature Standard feature
Manual battery heating Standard feature Unknown
Interior category Minimalistic Driver focused
Interior quality Premium Plus Luxury
Console design Split level console Floating console
Interior design
Su Muhong
Interior colors: Black
Pearl Oysters
Interior colors: Black Beige
Daishan blue
Interior colors: Black Blue
Pamir Brown
Interior colors: Black Brown
Standard
Storage
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
N/A
Seating capacity 6, 7) 5, 7)
Front seats options 1 2 (standard, multicontour)
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) 8 8, 12
Seat depth adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature
Seat height adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature
Height adjustable headrest Standard feature Standard feature / Standard feature
Length adjustable headrest Not Available Not Available / Standard feature
Adjustable thigh support Standard electric driver, not available passenger Not Available / Standard feature
Memory Standard feature Standard feature / Standard feature
Electric lumbar adjustment Standard electric feature Optional electric feature / Standard electric feature
Seat ventilation Standard feature Optional feature / Optional feature
Massage function Standard feature Not Available / Standard feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard feature
Seat heating Standard feature / Standard feature, outer seats Optional feature, outer seats
Seat ventilation Standard feature / Standard feature, outer seats Not Available
Massage function Standard feature / Standard feature, outer seats Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Standard electric feature / Not Available Not Available
Foldable seats Not Available / Unknown Standard electric feature
Paint colors 7 9
Wheel options 1 4
Wheel size (front/rear) 265/40R23 / 265/40R23
265/45R21 / 265/45R21
265/40R22 / 295/40R22
Available climate systems 1 2 (THERMOTRONIC, THERMATIC)
Climate zones 5-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow ThirdRow THERMOTRONIC:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow/THERMATIC:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow
Preclimatization Standard feature Standard feature
Pet mode Standard feature Not Available
Camping mode Standard feature Not Available
Airbags
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Knee driver
  • Knee passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left side second row
  • Right side second row
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Between front seats
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left side second row
  • Right side second row
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Between front seats
  • Knee driver
Seatbelts
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Left with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Right with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
Keyless entry Standard feature Optional feature
Keyless go Standard feature Optional feature
Use Phone as key Standard feature Optional feature
Alarm system Standard feature Standard feature
Dash cam Standard feature Not Available
Parking surveillance Standard feature Not Available
App name NIO Mercedes me
Change charging target Yes Yes
See car location Yes Yes
Lock/unlock car Yes Yes
Open/close windows Yes Yes
Start/Stop Precondition Yes Yes
Remote parking Yes Yes
Schedule charging Yes Yes
See driving history Yes Yes
Trigger horn/lights Yes Yes