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Model
Nio ES8
Nio ES8 2026
Starting price ~$63,952 (China)
Body type SUV
World premiere Thursday, August 21, 2025
Delivery start September 2025
Model status In production
WLTP range
WLTP consumption
WLTP consumption with charging loss
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 )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 594 km (369 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 22 kWh/100km(2.8 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 432 km (268 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 23 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 413 km (257 miles)
Top speed 220 kph (137 mph)
Peak power 520 kW (707.0 hp / 697.3 bhp)
Electrical torque output 700 nm (516.6 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 3.97 s
Drive type AWD
Motor setup One motor on front and one motor rear axle
Motor technology ASM front and PMSM rear
Front brake type Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons)
Rear brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Front disc diameter
Rear disc diameter
Front disc type Cast iron
Rear disc type Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Creep
Lift-up-regen levels Normal / Comfort / Sport
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (Air Suspension)
Suspension type front Multi-link
Suspension type rear Multi-link
Spring type front Air Spring
Spring type rear Air Spring
Adaptive damping front Standard feature
Adaptive damping rear Standard feature
Adjustable height front Standard feature
Adjustable height rear Standard feature
Ground clearance 150 - 200 mm (5.91" - 7.87")
Length 5280 mm (207.9")
Height 1800 mm (70.9")
Width excluding mirrors 2010 mm (79.1")
Width including mirrors mm (")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.259 / Unknown
Wheelbase 3130 mm (123.2")
Turning circle 11.4 meter (448.8")
Curb weight 2379 kg (5244.8 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 2900 kg (6393.4 lbs)
Max roof cargo 100 kg (220.5 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver 521 kg (1148.6 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked N/A
Trunk capacity 547 liter (19.3 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)
HMI type Screen focus with stalks and limited buttons
Head-up display Standard feature
Voice control Standard feature
Gesture control Not Available
Digital driver display Yes 48"
Infotainment screen Yes (2 options) 15.6" 48"
In-car navigation Standard feature
Apple CarPlay support Not Available
Android Auto support Not Available
Map provider Amap
Online map updates Yes
Real time traffic Yes
Route planning with charging planning Yes
Satellite image map No
Voice controlled Yes
Voice guiding Yes
LED matrix headlights Standard feature
Auto dimming headlights Standard feature
Cornering lights Standard feature
Swiveling headlights Not Available
Headlight washers Not Available
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Standard feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Optional feature
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Standard feature
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Standard feature
Drowsiness Alert Standard feature
Electronic stability control Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Standard feature
Exit warning Standard feature
Forward Collision Warning Optional feature
Lane departure warning Standard feature
Lane keeping Standard feature
Night Vision Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer 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
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)
Lidar sensors
  • Top center windshield
  • Left front side
  • Right front side
en Sensors.Processors
Battery gross 102 kWh
Battery net 95 kWh
Cathode Materials NMC
Nominal voltage 720 V
Battery weight 545 kg (1201.5 lbs)
Pack configuration CTP
Battery type Cell to Pack
Battery chemistry NMC
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - Nio ES8
Max DC charging 600 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 35 m 42 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 159.6 kW
Charging time 10-100% 34 m 40 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 148.0 kW
Charging time 10-80% 11 m 4 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 360.5 kW
Charging time 10-90% 15 m 41 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 290.5 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Standard feature
Manual battery heating Standard feature
Interior category Minimalistic
Interior quality Premium Plus
Console design Split level 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
Storage
  • 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, 7)
Front seats options 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) 8
Seat depth adjustment Standard electric feature
Seat height adjustment Standard electric feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard electric feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Standard electric feature
Height adjustable headrest Standard feature
Length adjustable headrest Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Standard electric driver, not available passenger
Memory Standard feature
Electric lumbar adjustment Standard electric feature
Seat ventilation Standard feature
Massage function Standard feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature
Seat heating Standard feature / Standard feature, outer seats
Seat ventilation Standard feature / Standard feature, outer seats
Massage function Standard feature / Standard feature, outer seats
Electric lumbar adjustment Standard electric feature / Not Available
Foldable seats Not Available / Unknown
Paint colors 7
Wheel options 1
Wheel size (front/rear) 265/40R23 / 265/40R23
Available climate systems 1
Climate zones 5-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow ThirdRow
Preclimatization Standard feature
Pet mode Standard feature
Camping mode 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
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
Keyless go Standard feature
Use Phone as key Standard feature
Alarm system Standard feature
Dash cam Standard feature
Parking surveillance Standard feature
App name NIO
Change charging target Yes
See car location Yes
Lock/unlock car Yes
Open/close windows Yes
Start/Stop Precondition Yes
Remote parking Yes
Schedule charging Yes
See driving history Yes
Trigger horn/lights Yes