Nio ES8 vs Nio ES8

Model	Nio ES8 2026	Nio ES8


Starting price	~$63,952 (China)	Unknown
Body type	SUV	SUV
World premiere	Thursday, August 21, 2025	Saturday, December 24, 2022
Delivery start	September 2025	June 2023
Model status	In production	In production

WLTP range		460 km (286 miles)350 km (218 miles)
WLTP consumption		19.57 kWh/100km(3.2 mi/kWh )20.14 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss		23 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh )23 kWh/100km(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 )
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 )	30 kWh/100km(2.1 mi/kWh )30 kWh/100km(2.1 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition	413 km (257 miles)	300 km (186 miles) / 235 km (146 miles)

Top speed	220 kph (137 mph)	200 kph (124 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)	725 nm (535.0 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph)	3.97 s	4.9 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	ASM front and PMSM rear

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
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)	Creep	Creep
Lift-up-regen levels	Normal / Comfort / Sport	Normal / Comfort / Sport
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting

Number of suspension options	1 (Air Suspension)	1 ()
Suspension type front	Multi-link	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	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")	111 - 161 mm (4.37" - 6.34")

Length	5280 mm (207.9")	5022 mm (197.7")
Height	1800 mm (70.9")	1756 mm (69.1")
Width excluding mirrors	2010 mm (79.1")	1962 mm (77.2")
Width including mirrors	mm (")	mm (")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area	0.259 / Unknown	0.29 / Unknown
Wheelbase	3130 mm (123.2")	3010 mm (118.5")
Turning circle	11.4 meter (448.8")	Unknown
Curb weight	2379 kg (5244.8 lbs)	2440 kg (5379.3 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR)	2900 kg (6393.4 lbs)	3099 kg (6832.1 lbs)
Max roof cargo	100 kg (220.5 lbs)	100 kg (220.5 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver	521 kg (1148.6 lbs)	659 kg (1452.8 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked	N/A	1500 kg (3306.9 lbs)
Trunk capacity	547 liter (19.3 cu-ft)	310 liter (10.9 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)	1901 liter (67.1 cu-ft) (871 liter / 30.8 cu-ft with third row down)

HMI type	Screen focus with stalks and limited buttons
Head-up display	Standard feature	Optional feature
Voice control	Standard feature	Optional feature
Gesture control	Not Available	Not Available
Digital driver display	Yes 48"	Yes 9.8"
Infotainment screen	Yes (2 options) 15.6" 48"	Yes 11.3"
In-car navigation	Standard feature	Standard feature
Apple CarPlay support	Not Available	Not Available
Android Auto support	Not Available	Not Available

Map provider	Amap
Online map updates	Yes	Unknown
Real time traffic	Yes	Unknown
Route planning with charging planning	Yes	Unknown
Satellite image map	No	Unknown
Voice controlled	Yes	Unknown
Voice guiding	Yes	Unknown

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	Optional feature	Optional feature
Cross traffic alert (CTA)	Standard feature	Optional 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	Unknown
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)	—
Lidar sensors	Top center windshield Left front side Right front side	—

Battery gross	102 kWh	100 kWh / 75 kWh
Battery net	95 kWh	90 kWh / 70.5 kWh
Cathode Materials	NMC	/
Nominal voltage	720 V	358 V / 386 V
Battery weight	545 kg (1201.5 lbs)	555 kg (1223.6 lbs) / 535 kg (1179.5 lbs)
Pack configuration	CTP	96s1p / 118s1p
Battery type	Cell to Pack	— / —
Battery chemistry	NMC	— / —

Charging curve (click for full size)
Max DC charging	600 kW	126 kW 140 kW
Charging time 0 - 100%	35 m 42 s	1 h 24 m 25 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100%	159.6 kW	64.0 kW / 64.0 kW
Charging time 10-100%	34 m 40 s	1 h 14 m 37 s
Average charging speed 10-100%	148.0 kW	65.1 kW / 65.1 kW
Charging time 10-80%	11 m 4 s	44 m 20 s
Average charging speed 10-80%	360.5 kW	85.3 kW / 85.3 kW
Charging time 10-90%	15 m 41 s	53 m 11 s
Average charging speed 10-90%	290.5 kW	81.2 kW / 81.2 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger	Standard feature	Standard feature
Manual battery heating	Standard feature	Standard feature

Interior category	Minimalistic	—
Interior quality	Premium Plus	en Interior.Quality.NotSet
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	N/A

Seating capacity	6, 7)	6, 7)
Front seats options	1	1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options)	8	4
Seat depth adjustment	Standard electric feature	Standard electric feature
Seat height adjustment	Standard electric feature	Unknown
Backrest angle adjustment	Standard electric feature	Standard electric feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment	Standard electric feature	Unknown
Height adjustable headrest	Standard feature	Standard feature
Length adjustable headrest	Not Available	Not Available
Adjustable thigh support	Standard electric driver, not available passenger	Not Available
Memory	Standard feature	Standard feature
Electric lumbar adjustment	Standard electric feature	Not Available
Seat ventilation	Standard feature	Standard feature
Massage function	Standard feature	Standard feature

Backrest angle adjustment	Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature	Unknown / Standard feature
Seat heating	Standard feature / Standard feature, outer seats	Optional feature, outer seats / Optional feature
Seat ventilation	Standard feature / Standard feature, outer seats	Not Available / Not Available
Massage function	Standard feature / Standard feature, outer seats	Not Available / Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment	Standard electric feature / Not Available	Not Available / Not Available
Foldable seats	Not Available / Unknown	Unknown / Unknown

Paint colors	7	5
Wheel options	1	4
Wheel size (front/rear)	265/40R23 / 265/40R23	265/55R19 / 265/55R19 265/50R20 / 265/50R20 265/45R21 / 265/45R21

Available climate systems	1	1
Climate zones	5-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow ThirdRow	3-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow Rear
Preclimatization	Standard feature	Unknown
Pet mode	Standard feature	Unknown
Camping mode	Standard feature	Unknown

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	N/A
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 Front passenger Behind driver Middle Behind passenger

Keyless entry	Standard feature	Standard feature
Keyless go	Standard feature	Standard feature
Use Phone as key	Standard feature	Unknown
Alarm system	Standard feature	Unknown
Dash cam	Standard feature	Unknown
Parking surveillance	Standard feature	Unknown

App name	NIO
Change charging target	Yes	Unknown
See car location	Yes	Unknown
Lock/unlock car	Yes	Unknown
Open/close windows	Yes	Unknown
Start/Stop Precondition	Yes	Unknown
Remote parking	Yes	Unknown
Schedule charging	Yes	Unknown
See driving history	Yes	Unknown
Trigger horn/lights	Yes	Unknown

Starting price

~$63,952 (China)

Unknown

Body type

SUV

World premiere

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Saturday, December 24, 2022

Delivery start

September 2025

June 2023

Model status

In production

WLTP range

460 km (286 miles)350 km (218 miles)

WLTP consumption

19.57 kWh/100km(3.2 mi/kWh )20.14 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh )

WLTP consumption with charging loss

23 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh )23 kWh/100km(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 )

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 )

30 kWh/100km(2.1 mi/kWh )30 kWh/100km(2.1 mi/kWh )

120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition

413 km (257 miles)

300 km (186 miles) / 235 km (146 miles)

Top speed

220 kph (137 mph)

200 kph (124 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)

725 nm (535.0 ft-lb)

0-100km/h (0-62 mph)

3.97 s

4.9 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)

Fixed caliper disc

Rear brake type

Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)

Floating caliper disc

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)

1 ()

Suspension type front

Multi-link

Double wishbone

Suspension type rear

Multi-link

Spring type front

Air Spring

Spring type rear

Air Spring

Adaptive damping front

Standard feature

Optional feature

Adaptive damping rear

Standard feature

Optional feature

Adjustable height front

Standard feature

Adjustable height rear

Standard feature

Ground clearance

150 - 200 mm (5.91" - 7.87")

111 - 161 mm (4.37" - 6.34")

Length

5280 mm (207.9")

5022 mm (197.7")

Height

1800 mm (70.9")

1756 mm (69.1")

Width excluding mirrors

2010 mm (79.1")

1962 mm (77.2")

Width including mirrors

mm (")

Drag coefficient / Frontal area

0.259 / Unknown

0.29 / Unknown

Wheelbase

3130 mm (123.2")

3010 mm (118.5")

Turning circle

11.4 meter (448.8")

Unknown

Curb weight

2379 kg (5244.8 lbs)

2440 kg (5379.3 lbs)

Max weight (GVWR)

2900 kg (6393.4 lbs)

3099 kg (6832.1 lbs)

Max roof cargo

100 kg (220.5 lbs)

Maximum load including weight driver

521 kg (1148.6 lbs)

659 kg (1452.8 lbs)

Max trailer weight braked

N/A

1500 kg (3306.9 lbs)

Trunk capacity

547 liter (19.3 cu-ft)

310 liter (10.9 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)

1901 liter (67.1 cu-ft) (871 liter / 30.8 cu-ft with third row down)

HMI type

Screen focus with stalks and limited buttons

Head-up display

Standard feature

Optional feature

Voice control

Standard feature

Optional feature

Gesture control

Not Available

Digital driver display

Yes 48"

Yes 9.8"

Infotainment screen

Yes (2 options) 15.6" 48"

Yes 11.3"

In-car navigation

Standard feature

Apple CarPlay support

Not Available

Android Auto support

Not Available

Map provider

Amap

Online map updates

Yes

Unknown

Real time traffic

Yes

Unknown

Route planning with charging planning

Yes

Unknown

Satellite image map

No

Unknown

Voice controlled

Yes

Unknown

Voice guiding

Yes

Unknown

LED matrix headlights

Standard feature

Not Available

Auto dimming headlights

Standard feature

Not Available

Cornering lights

Standard feature

Not Available

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

Optional 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

Unknown

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

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)

—

Lidar sensors

Top center windshield
Left front side
Right front side

—

Charging curve (click for full size)

Max DC charging

600 kW

126 kW 140 kW

Charging time 0 - 100%

35 m 42 s

1 h 24 m 25 s

Average charging speed 0 - 100%

159.6 kW

64.0 kW / 64.0 kW

Charging time 10-100%

34 m 40 s

1 h 14 m 37 s

Average charging speed 10-100%

148.0 kW

65.1 kW / 65.1 kW

Charging time 10-80%

11 m 4 s

44 m 20 s

Average charging speed 10-80%

360.5 kW

85.3 kW / 85.3 kW

Charging time 10-90%

15 m 41 s

53 m 11 s

Average charging speed 10-90%

290.5 kW

81.2 kW / 81.2 kW

Preconditioning when navigating to charger

Standard feature

Manual battery heating

Standard feature

Interior category

Minimalistic

—

Interior quality

Premium Plus

en Interior.Quality.NotSet

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

N/A

Seating capacity

6, 7)

Front seats options

1

Number of adjustment ways (inc options)

8

4

Seat depth adjustment

Standard electric feature

Seat height adjustment

Standard electric feature

Unknown

Backrest angle adjustment

Standard electric feature

Seat cushion angle adjustment

Standard electric feature

Unknown

Height adjustable headrest

Standard feature

Length adjustable headrest

Not Available

Adjustable thigh support

Standard electric driver, not available passenger

Not Available

Memory

Standard feature

Electric lumbar adjustment

Standard electric feature

Not Available

Seat ventilation

Standard feature

Massage function

Standard feature

Backrest angle adjustment

Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature

Unknown / Standard feature

Seat heating

Standard feature / Standard feature, outer seats

Optional feature, outer seats / Optional feature

Seat ventilation

Standard feature / Standard feature, outer seats

Not Available / Not Available

Massage function

Standard feature / Standard feature, outer seats

Not Available / Not Available

Electric lumbar adjustment

Standard electric feature / Not Available

Not Available / Not Available

Foldable seats

Not Available / Unknown

Unknown / Unknown

Paint colors

7

5

Wheel options

1

4

Wheel size (front/rear)

265/40R23 / 265/40R23

265/55R19 / 265/55R19
265/50R20 / 265/50R20
265/45R21 / 265/45R21

Available climate systems

1

Climate zones

5-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow ThirdRow

3-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow Rear

Preclimatization

Standard feature

Unknown

Pet mode

Standard feature

Unknown

Camping mode

Standard feature

Unknown

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

N/A

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
Front passenger
Behind driver
Middle
Behind passenger

Keyless entry

Standard feature

Keyless go

Standard feature

Use Phone as key

Standard feature

Unknown

Alarm system

Standard feature

Unknown

Dash cam

Standard feature

Unknown

Parking surveillance

Standard feature

Unknown

App name

NIO

Change charging target

Yes

Unknown

See car location

Yes

Unknown

Lock/unlock car

Yes

Unknown

Open/close windows

Yes

Unknown

Start/Stop Precondition

Yes

Unknown

Remote parking

Yes

Unknown

Schedule charging

Yes

Unknown

See driving history

Yes

Unknown

Trigger horn/lights

Yes

Unknown