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Model
Nio ES8
Nio ES8 2026
Nio ES8 (GEN1)
Nio ES8 MY2020 MY2021 MY2022 MY2023
Nio ES8 (GEN2)
Nio ES8 MY2024 MY2025
Starting price ~$63,952 (China) Unknown Unknown
Body type SUV SUV SUV
World premiere Thursday, August 21, 2025 Saturday, December 28, 2019 Thursday, June 13, 2024
Delivery start September 2025 April 2020 October 2024
Model status In production Discontinued Discontinued
WLTP range 460 km (286 miles)350 km (218 miles) 510-493 km (317-306 miles) / 390-379 km (242-236 miles)
WLTP consumption 19.57 kWh/100km(3.2 mi/kWh )20.14 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh ) 17.65-18.26 kWh/100km (3.5-3.4 mi/kWh )18.08-18.60 kWh/100km (3.4-3.3 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss 23 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh )23 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh ) 21.2-23.1 kWh/100km (2.9-2.7 mi/kWh )21.2-23.1 kWh/100km (2.9-2.7 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 ) 18.5 kWh/100km(3.4 mi/kWh )18.5 kWh/100km(3.4 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 594 km (369 miles) 486 km (302 miles) / 381 km (237 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 22 kWh/100km(2.8 mi/kWh ) 23.0 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh )23.0 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 432 km (268 miles) 391 km (243 miles) / 307 km (191 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 ) 24.5 kWh/100km(2.5 mi/kWh )24.5 kWh/100km(2.5 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 413 km (257 miles) 300 km (186 miles) / 235 km (146 miles) 367 km (228 miles) / 288 km (179 miles)
Top speed 220 kph (137 mph) 200 kph (124 mph) 200 kph (124 mph)
Peak power 520 kW (707.0 hp / 697.3 bhp) 400 kW (543.8 hp / 536.4 bhp) 480 kW (652.6 hp / 643.7 bhp)
Electrical torque output 700 nm (516.6 ft-lb) 725 nm (535.0 ft-lb) 850 nm (627.3 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 3.97 s 4.9 s 4.1 s
Drive type AWD AWD AWD
Motor setup One motor on front and one motor rear axle 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 ASM front and PMSM rear
Front brake type Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons) Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons) Fixed caliper disc (6 pistons)
Rear brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (2 pistons)
Front disc diameter 355 mm (13.98")
Rear disc diameter
Front disc type Cast iron Ventilated cast iron Cast iron
Rear disc type Cast iron Cast iron Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal) —
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Creep Creep Creep
Lift-up-regen levels Normal / Comfort / Sport Normal / Comfort / Sport Standard / Low / Minimal
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (Air Suspension) 1 () 1 (standard)
Suspension type front Multi-link Double wishbone Double wishbone
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 Optional feature Standard feature
Adaptive damping rear Standard feature Optional feature Standard feature
Adjustable height front Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Adjustable height rear Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Ground clearance 150 - 200 mm (5.91" - 7.87") 111 - 161 mm (4.37" - 6.34") 110 - 200 mm (4.33" - 7.87")
Length 5280 mm (207.9") 5022 mm (197.7") 5099 mm (200.7")
Height 1800 mm (70.9") 1756 mm (69.1") 1750 mm (68.9")
Width excluding mirrors 2010 mm (79.1") 1962 mm (77.2") 1989 mm (78.3")
Width including mirrors mm (") 2268 mm (89.3") 2199 mm (86.6")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.259 / Unknown 0.29 / Unknown 0.25 / Unknown
Wheelbase 3130 mm (123.2") 3010 mm (118.5") 3070 mm (120.9")
Turning circle 11.4 meter (448.8") Unknown 12.4 meter (488.2")
Curb weight 2379 kg (5244.8 lbs) 2440 kg (5379.3 lbs) 2612 kg (5758.5 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 2900 kg (6393.4 lbs) 3099 kg (6832.1 lbs) 3190 kg (7032.7 lbs)
Max roof cargo 100 kg (220.5 lbs) 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) 578 kg (1274.3 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked N/A 1500 kg (3306.9 lbs) 2000 kg (4409.2 lbs)
Trunk capacity 547 liter (19.3 cu-ft) 310 liter (10.9 cu-ft) 552 liter (19.5 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) (810 liter / 28.6 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 Optional feature Standard feature
Voice control Standard feature Optional feature Standard feature
Gesture control Not Available Not Available Not Available
Digital driver display Yes 48" Yes 9.8" Yes 9.8"
Infotainment screen Yes (2 options) 15.6" 48" Yes 11.3" Yes 11.3"
In-car navigation Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Apple CarPlay support Not Available Not Available Not Available
Android Auto support Not Available Not Available Not Available
Map provider Amap Baidu
Online map updates Yes Unknown Yes
Real time traffic Yes Unknown Yes
Route planning with charging planning Yes Unknown Yes
Satellite image map No Unknown No
Voice controlled Yes Unknown Yes
Voice guiding Yes Unknown Yes
LED matrix headlights Standard feature Not Available Standard feature
Auto dimming headlights Standard feature Not Available Standard feature
Cornering lights Standard feature Not Available Standard feature
Swiveling headlights Not Available Not Available Not Available
Headlight washers Not Available Not Available Not Available
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Optional feature Optional feature Not Available
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Standard feature Optional feature Standard feature
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Drowsiness Alert Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Exit warning Standard feature Unknown Standard feature
Forward Collision Warning Optional feature Optional feature Standard feature
Lane departure warning Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Lane keeping Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Night Vision Not Available Not Available Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Standard feature Optional 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
 		— —
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 100 kWh / 75 kWh 100 kWh / 75 kWh
Battery net 95 kWh 90 kWh / 70.5 kWh 90 kWh / 70.5 kWh
Cathode Materials NMC NMC / NCM / NCM
Nominal voltage 720 V 358 V / 386 V 358 V / 386 V
Battery weight 545 kg (1201.5 lbs) 555 kg (1223.6 lbs) / 535 kg (1179.5 lbs) 555 kg (1223.6 lbs) / 535 kg (1179.5 lbs)
Pack configuration CTP 96s1p / 118s1p 96s2p / 118s1p
Battery type Cell to Pack Cell to Module / — Cell to Pack / —
Battery chemistry NMC NMC / — NCM / NCM
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - Nio ES8 Charging curve (click for full size) - Nio ES8 (GEN1) Charging curve (click for full size) - Nio ES8 (GEN2)
Max DC charging 600 kW 120 kW 120 kW 240 kW 140 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 35 m 42 s 1 h 24 m 25 s 1 h 3 m 15 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 159.6 kW 64.0 kW / 64.0 kW 85.4 kW / 64.0 kW
Charging time 10-100% 34 m 40 s 1 h 14 m 37 s 58 m 8 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 148.0 kW 65.1 kW / 65.1 kW 83.6 kW / 65.1 kW
Charging time 10-80% 11 m 4 s 44 m 20 s 21 m 31 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 360.5 kW 85.3 kW / 85.3 kW 175.6 kW / 85.3 kW
Charging time 10-90% 15 m 41 s 53 m 11 s 28 m 41 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 290.5 kW 81.2 kW / 81.2 kW 150.6 kW / 81.2 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Manual battery heating Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Interior category Minimalistic — Minimalistic
Interior quality Premium Plus en Interior.Quality.NotSet Premium
Console design Split level console — 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
Graphite Gray
Interior colors: Dark Gray Black
Sephia Brown
Interior colors: Brown Black
Palazzo Beige
Interior colors: Beige Black
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 N/A
Seating capacity 6, 7) 6, 7) 6
Front seats options 1 1 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) 8 4 10
Seat depth adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Seat height adjustment Standard electric feature Unknown Standard electric feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Standard electric feature Unknown Standard electric feature
Height adjustable headrest Standard feature Standard feature Standard electric feature
Length adjustable headrest Not Available Not Available Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Standard electric driver, not available passenger Not Available Not Available
Memory Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Electric lumbar adjustment Standard electric feature Not Available Standard electric feature
Seat ventilation Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Massage function Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Unknown / Standard feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature
Seat heating Standard feature / Standard feature, outer seats Optional feature, outer seats / Optional feature Standard feature / Standard feature
Seat ventilation Standard feature / Standard feature, outer seats Not Available / Not Available Not Available / Standard feature
Massage function Standard feature / Standard feature, outer seats Not Available / Not Available Not Available / Standard feature
Electric lumbar adjustment Standard electric feature / Not Available Not Available / Not Available Not Available / Not Available
Foldable seats Not Available / Unknown Unknown / Unknown Not Available / Not Available
Paint colors 7 5 5
Wheel options 1 4 3
Wheel size (front/rear) 265/40R23 / 265/40R23
265/55R19 / 265/55R19
265/50R20 / 265/50R20
265/45R21 / 265/45R21
265/50R20 / 265/50R20
265/45R21 / 265/45R21
265/40R22 / 265/40R22
Available climate systems 1 1 1
Climate zones 5-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow ThirdRow 3-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow Rear 5-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow ThirdRow
Preclimatization Standard feature Unknown Standard feature
Pet mode Standard feature Unknown Standard feature
Camping mode Standard feature Unknown 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
 		N/A 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
  • Driver
  • Front passenger
  • Behind driver
  • Middle
  • Behind passenger
Keyless entry Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Keyless go Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Use Phone as key Standard feature Unknown Standard feature
Alarm system Standard feature Unknown Standard feature
Dash cam Standard feature Unknown Not Available
Parking surveillance Standard feature Unknown Not Available
App name NIO NIO
Change charging target Yes Unknown Yes
See car location Yes Unknown Yes
Lock/unlock car Yes Unknown Yes
Open/close windows Yes Unknown Yes
Start/Stop Precondition Yes Unknown Yes
Remote parking Yes Unknown No
Schedule charging Yes Unknown Yes
See driving history Yes Unknown No
Trigger horn/lights Yes Unknown Yes