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Model
Nio EL8
Nio EL8
VOYAH FREE
VOYAH FREE
Starting price ~$80,460 (Norway) ~$53,910 (Norway)
Body type SUV SUV
World premiere Thursday, June 13, 2024 Friday, December 18, 2020
Delivery start October 2024 June 2022
Model status In production In production
WLTP range 510-493 km (317-306 miles) / 390-379 km (242-236 miles) 500 km (311 miles)
WLTP consumption 17.65-18.26 kWh/100km (3.5-3.4 mi/kWh )18.08-18.60 kWh/100km (3.4-3.3 mi/kWh ) 20.0 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss 21.2-23.1 kWh/100km (2.9-2.7 mi/kWh )21.2-23.1 kWh/100km (2.9-2.7 mi/kWh ) 20.2 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh )
EPA range
EPA consumption
Basic trim CLTC range
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition 18.5 kWh/100km(3.4 mi/kWh )18.5 kWh/100km(3.4 mi/kWh ) 22.9 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 486 km (302 miles) / 381 km (237 miles) 437 km (272 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 23.0 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh )23.0 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh ) 23 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 391 km (243 miles) / 307 km (191 miles) 435 km (270 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 24.5 kWh/100km(2.5 mi/kWh )24.5 kWh/100km(2.5 mi/kWh ) 25 kWh/100km(2.5 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 367 km (228 miles) / 288 km (179 miles) 400 km (249 miles)
Top speed 200 kph (124 mph) 200 kph (124 mph)
Peak power 480 kW (652.6 hp / 643.7 bhp) 360 kW (489.5 hp / 482.8 bhp)
Electrical torque output 850 nm (627.3 ft-lb) 720 nm (531.4 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 4.1 s 4.4 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 (6 pistons) Fixed caliper disc (2 pistons)
Rear brake type Floating caliper disc (2 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Front disc diameter 350 mm (13.78")
Rear disc diameter 350 mm (13.78")
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 Creep or Roll
Lift-up-regen levels Standard / Low / Minimal max / medium / low
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (standard) 1 (standard)
Suspension type front Double wishbone Double wishbone
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 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 110 - 200 mm (4.33" - 7.87") 118 - 213 mm (4.65" - 8.39")
Length 5099 mm (200.7") 4905 mm (193.1")
Height 1750 mm (68.9") 1645 mm (64.8")
Width excluding mirrors 1989 mm (78.3") 1950 mm (76.8")
Width including mirrors 2199 mm (86.6") mm (")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.25 / Unknown 0.28 / 2.73 m² (29.4 sq ft)
Wheelbase 3070 mm (120.9") 2960 mm (116.5")
Turning circle 12.4 meter (488.2") 11.5 meter (452.8")
Curb weight 2612 kg (5758.5 lbs) 2340 kg (5158.8 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 3190 kg (7032.7 lbs) 2945 kg (6492.6 lbs)
Max roof cargo 100 kg (220.5 lbs) 75 kg (165.3 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver 578 kg (1274.3 lbs) 605 kg (1333.8 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked 2000 kg (4409.2 lbs) 2000 kg (4409.2 lbs)
Trunk capacity 552 liter (19.5 cu-ft) 560 liter (19.8 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded (810 liter / 28.6 cu-ft with third row down) 1320 liter (46.6 cu-ft)
HMI type Screen focus with stalks and limited buttons Screen focus with stalks and buttons
Head-up display Standard feature Not Available
Voice control Standard feature Standard feature
Gesture control Not Available Standard feature
Digital driver display Yes 9.8" No
Infotainment screen Yes 11.3" No
In-car navigation Standard feature Standard feature
Apple CarPlay support Not Available Not Available
Android Auto support Not Available Not Available
Map provider Baidu Baidu
Online map updates Yes No
Real time traffic Yes No
Route planning with charging planning Yes No
Satellite image map No No
Voice controlled Yes No
Voice guiding Yes Yes
LED matrix headlights Standard feature Not Available
Auto dimming headlights Standard feature Not Available
Cornering lights Standard feature Not Available
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 Not Available Not Available
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Standard feature Not Available
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 Standard feature
Lane departure warning Standard feature Standard feature
Lane keeping Standard feature Standard feature
Night Vision Not Available Standard feature
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Standard feature Standard feature
Ultrasonic sensors
  • Left front corner
  • Front
  • Right front corner
  • Left front side
  • Right front side
  • Left rear side
  • Right rear side
  • Left rear corner
  • Rear center
  • Right rear corner
  • Left B-pillar
  • Right B-pillar
  • 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
  • Front
  • Left front corner
  • Right front corner
  • On left wing mirror
  • On right wing mirror
  • Left rear corner
  • Right rear corner
  • Rear center
  • Top center windshield
  • Front
  • On left wing mirror
  • On right wing mirror
  • Rear center
Radar sensors
  • Front
  • Left front corner
  • Right front corner
  • Left rear corner
  • Right rear corner
  • Front
  • Left front corner
  • Right front corner
  • Left rear corner
  • Right rear corner
Lidar sensors
  • Top center windshield
 		N/A
ADAS processors
  • NVIDIA DRIVE Orin — 254 TOPS
  • NVIDIA DRIVE Orin — 254 TOPS
  • NVIDIA DRIVE Orin — 254 TOPS
  • NVIDIA DRIVE Orin — 254 TOPS
  • Horizon Robotics Journey 3 — 5 TOPS
Battery gross 100 kWh / 75 kWh 106 kWh
Battery net 90 kWh / 70.5 kWh 100 kWh
Cathode Materials NCM / NCM NCM
Nominal voltage 358 V / 386 V 350 V
Battery weight 555 kg (1223.6 lbs) / 535 kg (1179.5 lbs) —
Pack configuration 96s2p / 118s1p —
Battery type Cell to Pack / — Prismatic
Battery chemistry NCM / NCM NCM
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - Nio EL8 Charging curve (click for full size) - VOYAH FREE
Max DC charging 240 kW 109 kW 100 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 1 h 3 m 15 s 1 h 35 m 29 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 85.4 kW / 64.0 kW 62.8 kW
Charging time 10-100% 58 m 8 s 1 h 27 m 28 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 83.6 kW / 65.1 kW 61.7 kW
Charging time 10-80% 21 m 31 s 50 m 36 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 175.6 kW / 85.3 kW 83.0 kW
Charging time 10-90% 28 m 41 s 1 h 3 m 57 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 150.6 kW / 81.2 kW 75.1 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Standard feature Not Available
Manual battery heating Standard feature Standard feature
Interior category Minimalistic Driver focused
Interior quality Premium High quality
Console design Split level console Split level console
Interior design
Graphite Gray
Interior colors: Dark Gray Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Sephia Brown
Interior colors: Brown Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Palazzo Beige
Interior colors: Beige Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Standard Interior
Interior colors: Black Blue Brown
Seat colours: 4
Headliner colours: 1
Storage
  • Door pocket Left front door
  • Door pocket Right front door
  • Door pocket Left rear door
  • Door pocket Right rear door
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Center console First row center console
  • Cup holder Rear of first row center console
  • Rear armrest storage Second row armrest
  • Center console First row center console
  • Console storage Rear of first row center console
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Door pocket Left front door
  • Door pocket Right front door
  • Door pocket Left rear door
  • Door pocket Right rear door
Seating capacity 6 5
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 Not Available Not Available
Memory Standard feature Standard driver, not available passenger
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 Not Available
Seat heating Standard feature / Standard feature Not Available
Seat ventilation Not Available / Standard feature Not Available
Massage function Not Available / Standard feature Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available / Not Available Not Available
Foldable seats Not Available / Not Available Not Available
Paint colors 5 6
Wheel options 3 1
Wheel size (front/rear) 265/50R20 / 265/50R20
265/45R21 / 265/45R21
265/40R22 / 265/40R22
255/45R20 / 255/45R20
Available climate systems 1 1
Climate zones 5-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow ThirdRow 2-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow
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
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Knee driver
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
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
  • Middle with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Middle with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner
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 Not Available Standard feature
Parking surveillance Not Available Not Available
App name NIO Voyah
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 No No
Schedule charging Yes No
See driving history No No
Trigger horn/lights Yes Yes