NIO ES8

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NIO ES8
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Overview
Manufacturer NIO
Production2018–present
Body and chassis
Class battery-electric Full-size SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Dual motors 4WD
Powertrain
Electric motor AC induction/asynchronous, Permanent magnet motor
Transmission 1-speed direct-drive reduction
Battery
Electric range 500 km (311 mi) WLTP with 100kWh battery
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,997 mm (118 in)
Length5,022 mm (198 in)
Width1,962 mm (77 in)
Height1,756 mm (69 in)

The NIO ES8 is an all-electric, 6 or 7-seater full-sized Sport Utility Vehicle manufactured by NIO. The ES8 was put into production in June 2018 [2] for the Chinese market and on 30 September 2021 it was launched in Norway. [3]

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Name and Development

The name is derived from E means “Electric”, S means “SUV”, the ES8 is an SUV and 8 refers to its model range in NIO’s Performance product range i.e., 1-9, “9” being the top of the range.

NIO tested [4] the vehicle for thousands of kilometres in Yakeshi, Inner Mongolia, China and Australia to test the car's winter and summer economy and cold and hot temperature performance. [5]

NIO is cooperating with a number of suppliers including Bosch. [6]

Specifications

2018 NIO ES8 rear left quarter view 2018 NIO ES8.jpg
2018 NIO ES8 rear left quarter view

The ES8 is powered by a 70 kWh or 84 kWh lithium-ion battery pack (Upgraded to 100 kWh in 2019), that is also swappable. [7]

The ES8 is a 6 or 7-seater full-size production car, with a wheelbase of 2,997 mm (118 in) and a body length of 5,022 mm (198 in). The body and chassis are completely aluminum (96.4 %), and the drivetrain is all-wheel drive as standard, and also features active air suspension. The design includes the X-bar and NIO's signature "Spark Beat" taillights. [8] [9]

In March 2020, a revised ES8 was released. It uses a combination of 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) permanent magnet and 240 kW (322 hp; 326 PS) induction magnet motors. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 4.9 seconds [10] and a NEDC extended range of up to 580 km (360 mi). [11] From 2020, the digital cockpit was upgraded to a 9.8-inch display with an 11.3-inch high-definition multi-touch center display. The NOMI Mate 2.0 features an industry-first circular AMOLED display, with much larger active display area. Additionally, ES8 comes with a smart charging port cover and NFC key card. Euro NCAP, in September 2021, confirmed a 5 star rating for the ES8. [12]

Pricing

In Norway the NIO ES8 has a starting price of NKr  609,000 with the standard-range battery (75 kWh), and NKr  679,000 with the long-range battery (100 kWh). [13] NIO ES8 owners can opt for NIO's battery as a service option with the 75kWh battery costing NKr 1,399/month and NKr 1,999/month for the 100 kWh option. [14]

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