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Model
Nio ES9
Nio ES9 2026
Nio ES8
Nio ES8 2026
Starting price ~$92,120 (China) ~$63,952 (China)
Body type SUV SUV
World premiere Thursday, April 9, 2026 Thursday, August 21, 2025
Delivery start June 2026 September 2025
Model status Announced In production
WLTP range
WLTP consumption
WLTP consumption with charging loss
EPA range
EPA consumption
Basic trim CLTC range 620 km (385 miles) 635 km (395 miles)
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition 16 kWh/100km(3.9 mi/kWh ) 16 kWh/100km(3.9 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 594 km (369 miles) 594 km (369 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 22 kWh/100km(2.8 mi/kWh ) 22 kWh/100km(2.8 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 432 km (268 miles) 432 km (268 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 23 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh ) 23 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 413 km (257 miles) 413 km (257 miles)
Top speed 220 kph (137 mph) 220 kph (137 mph)
Peak power 520 kW (707.0 hp / 697.3 bhp) 520 kW (707.0 hp / 697.3 bhp)
Electrical torque output 700 nm (516.6 ft-lb) 700 nm (516.6 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 4.3 s 3.97 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 ASM front and PMSM rear
Front brake type Fixed caliper disc (6 pistons) Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons)
Rear brake type Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Front disc diameter
Rear disc diameter
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) Hold or Creep Creep
Lift-up-regen levels Normal / Comfort / Sport Normal / Comfort / Sport
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 2 (Super comfort dual-chamber air suspension + external CDC, steer-by-wire, rear-wheel steering / NIO SkyRide Full Active Suspension) 1 (Air Suspension)
Suspension type front Double wishbone / Double wishbone Multi-link
Suspension type rear Multi-link / Multi-link Multi-link
Spring type front Air Spring / Air Spring Air Spring
Spring type rear Air Spring / Air Spring Air Spring
Adaptive damping front Standard feature Standard feature
Adaptive damping rear Standard feature Standard feature
Adjustable height front Standard feature Standard feature
Adjustable height rear Standard feature Standard feature
Ground clearance 180 - 240 mm (7.09" - 9.45") / 180 - 240 mm (7.09" - 9.45") 150 - 200 mm (5.91" - 7.87")
Length 5365 mm (211.2") 5280 mm (207.9")
Height 1870 mm (73.6") 1800 mm (70.9")
Width excluding mirrors 2029 mm (79.9") 2010 mm (79.1")
Width including mirrors mm (") mm (")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.264 / Unknown 0.259 / Unknown
Wheelbase 3250 mm (128.0") 3130 mm (123.2")
Turning circle 10.8 meter (425.2") 11.4 meter (448.8")
Curb weight 2915 kg (6426.5 lbs) 2379 kg (5244.8 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 2900 kg (6393.4 lbs) 2900 kg (6393.4 lbs)
Max roof cargo 100 kg (220.5 lbs) 100 kg (220.5 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver -15 kg (-33.1 lbs) 521 kg (1148.6 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked N/A N/A
Trunk capacity 477 liter (16.8 cu-ft) 547 liter (19.3 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded 1586 liter (56.0 cu-ft) 3230 liter (114.1 cu-ft) (1561 liter / 55.1 cu-ft with third row down)
HMI type Screen focus with stalks and limited buttons Screen focus with stalks and limited buttons
Head-up display Standard feature Standard feature
Voice control Standard feature Standard feature
Gesture control Not Available Not Available
Digital driver display Yes 10.2" Yes 48"
Infotainment screen Yes 15.6" Yes (2 options) 15.6" 48"
In-car navigation Standard feature Standard feature
Apple CarPlay support Not Available Not Available
Android Auto support Not Available Not Available
Map provider Amap Amap
Online map updates Yes Yes
Real time traffic Yes Yes
Route planning with charging planning Yes Yes
Satellite image map No No
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 Not Available
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 Standard feature
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Standard feature Standard feature
Drowsiness Alert Standard feature Standard feature
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Standard feature Standard feature
Exit warning Standard feature Standard feature
Forward Collision Warning Standard 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 Standard 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
  • 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
  • On left wing mirror
  • On right wing mirror
  • Rear center
  • Right front side
  • Left front side
  • Left roof over windshield
  • Right on roof over windshield
  • Center roof over rear window
  • 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
  • Left front corner (Optional)
  • Right front corner (Optional)
  • Left rear corner (Optional)
  • Right rear corner (Optional)
Lidar sensors
  • Top center windshield
  • Top center windshield
  • Left front side
  • Right front side
ADAS processors — —
Battery gross 102 kWh 102 kWh
Battery net 95 kWh 95 kWh
Cathode Materials NMC NMC
Nominal voltage 720 V 720 V
Battery weight — 545 kg (1201.5 lbs)
Pack configuration CTP CTP
Battery type Cell to Pack Cell to Pack
Battery chemistry NMC NMC
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - Nio ES9 Charging curve (click for full size) - Nio ES8
Max DC charging 600 kW 600 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 43 m 59 s 35 m 42 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 129.6 kW 159.6 kW
Charging time 10-100% 42 m 57 s 34 m 40 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 119.4 kW 148.0 kW
Charging time 10-80% 11 m 4 s 11 m 4 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 360.5 kW 360.5 kW
Charging time 10-90% 15 m 41 s 15 m 41 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 290.5 kW 290.5 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Standard feature Standard feature
Manual battery heating Standard feature Standard feature
Interior category Minimalistic Minimalistic
Interior quality Luxury Premium Plus
Console design Split level console Split level console
Interior design
Cloud Beige
Interior colors: Beige Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Sappan Red
Interior colors: Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Amber Brown
Interior colors: Black Brown
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Cocoa Brown / Carrera White
Interior colors: Brown White
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Su Muhong
Interior colors: Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Pearl Oysters
Interior colors: Black Beige
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Daishan blue
Interior colors: Black Blue
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Pamir Brown
Interior colors: Black Brown
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Storage
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Under floor storage Trunk
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
Seating capacity 6 6, 7)
Front seats options 1 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) 10 8
Seat depth adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Seat height adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Height adjustable headrest Standard electric feature Standard feature
Length adjustable headrest Not Available Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Standard electric feature Standard electric driver, not available passenger
Memory Standard feature Standard feature
Electric lumbar adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Seat ventilation Standard feature Standard feature
Massage function Standard feature Standard feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature
Seat heating Standard feature Standard feature / Standard feature, outer seats
Seat ventilation Standard feature Standard feature / Standard feature, outer seats
Massage function Standard feature Standard feature / Standard feature, outer seats
Electric lumbar adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature / Not Available
Foldable seats Not Available Not Available / Unknown
Paint colors 7 7
Wheel options 3 1
Wheel size (front/rear) 275/50R21 / 275/50R21
275/45R22 / 275/45R22
285/40R23 / 285/40R23
265/40R23 / 265/40R23
Available climate systems 1 1
Climate zones 5-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow ThirdRow 5-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow ThirdRow
Preclimatization Standard feature Standard feature
Pet mode Standard feature Standard feature
Camping mode Standard feature Standard feature
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
  • Knee driver
  • Knee passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left side second row
  • Right side second row
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Between front seats
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
  • 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 Standard feature
Keyless go Standard feature Standard feature
Use Phone as key Standard feature Standard feature
Alarm system Standard feature Standard feature
Dash cam Standard feature Standard feature
Parking surveillance Standard feature Standard feature
App name NIO NIO
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