Nio ES8

Nio ES8
Overview
Manufacturer	Nio
Production	2018–present
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV

The Nio ES8 is a battery electric full-size luxury crossover SUV manufactured by Chinese electric car company Nio. The ES8 was put into production in June 2018 ^[1] for the Chinese market, and on 30 September 2021 it was launched in Norway. ^[2] The ES8 serves as the flagship full-size SUV.

First generation (2018)

First generation
Overview
Production	2018–2023
Designer	Park Soo-wan, Salvatore Aita, Jim Baste, Vasiliy Kurkov, Suh Ju-ho, Kris Tomasson [3]
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Powertrain
Electric motor	AC induction/asynchronous, Permanent magnet motor
Transmission	1-speed direct-drive reduction
Battery	75 kWh Li-ion 84 kWh Li-ion 100 kWh Li-ion [4]
Electric range	500 km (311 mi) WLTP with 100kWh battery
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,010 mm (118.5 in)
Length	5,022 mm (197.7 in)
Width	1,962 mm (77.2 in)
Height	1,756 mm (69.1 in)

The first generation ES8 was first unveiled in December 2017 and production started in 2018. The name ES8 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 ^[5] 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. ^[6]

Nio is cooperating with a number of suppliers including Bosch. ^[7]

Specifications

Rear 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. ^[8]

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. ^{[9] [10]}

2020 facelift

Nio ES8 (facelift)

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 ^[11] and a NEDC range rating of up to 580 km (360 mi). ^[12] 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 confirmed a 5 star rating for the ES8 in September 2021. ^[13]

Second generation (2023)

Second generation
Overview
Also called	Nio EL8 (Europe)
Production	2023–present
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size luxury crossover 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	75 kWh Li-ion 100 kWh Li-ion 150 kWh Li-ion
Electric range	510 km (317 mi) (WLTP, 100kWh) 900 km (559 mi) (CLTC, 150kWh)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,070 mm (120.9 in)
Length	5,099 mm (200.7 in)
Width	1,989 mm (78.3 in)
Height	1,750 mm (68.9 in)

The second generation Nio ES8 was unveiled during the Nio Day in December 2022 riding on the NT2.0 platform.

Specifications

Rear view

The second generation model features a 180 kW (241 hp; 245 PS) front motor and a 300 kW (402 hp; 408 PS) rear motor reaching a combined maximum power output of 480 kW (644 hp; 653 PS) and 850 N⋅m (627 lb⋅ft) of torque. Acceleration from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) is just under 4.1 seconds. Three battery packs are available as well as a battery leasing program, with the 75 kWh battery supporting a CLTC range of 465 km (289 mi), the 100 kWh pack supporting a CLTC range of 605 km (376 mi), and the 150 kWh pack supporting a CLTC range of 900 km (559 mi). ^[14]

Specs ^[15]

Battery	Years	Layout	Output	Torque	0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (official)	Top Speed
75 kWh	2023–present	AWD	480 kW (653 PS; 644 hp)	850 N⋅m (627 lb⋅ft)	4.1 s	200 km/h (124 mph)
100 kWh

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
Nio ES8, 6 seat (LHD) (2021) ^[16]

Test	Points	%
Overall:
Adult occupant:	31.5	82%
Child occupant:	41.5	84%
Pedestrian:	39.3	72%
Safety assist:	14.8	92%

Sales

Year	China
2024	9,188 [17]

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