NIO ES8

The ES8 is NIO's family-sized electric SUV, built for people who need three rows and want the second row to feel like the best seats in the car. It is sold in China with 6 or 7 seats, and a separate five seat version has its own page. NIO groups it with its flagship premium SUVs.

Battery

The long range battery is rated at 102 kWh. Range is stated on the CLTC cycle, and NIO marks all figures as for reference only.

Seats and space

The six seat layout is 2+2+2 with a cabin space of 6.2 square metres, giving each occupant over 1 square metre. The dual second-row Zero-G seats have leg rests and powered armrests, and NIO fits a 20-way power driver's seat. Third-row cushions slide 130 millimetres and the backrests recline up to 130 degrees. The frunk holds 230 litres and the trunk 547 litres, including a 132 litre underfloor compartment, for 777 litres in total. In the 7-seat version, folding the rear rows gives up to 3,230 litres. Longitudinal cabin space is 2,757 millimetres, with up to 1,407 millimetres of second-row legroom.

Cabin technology

A 21.4 inch overhead Mini-LED display supports Dolby Vision and serves the second row, and the center display is a 15.6 inch OLED. A 38 inch AR head-up display is fitted. The sound system has 27 speakers with Dolby Atmos and Dirac Pro. There is a five-zone climate system, 1.7 square metres of smart dimming glass in four zones and an 8.8 litre fridge. The NOMI assistant handles voice interaction.

Driver assistance and safety

NIO Assisted and Intelligent Driving includes Navigate on Pilot Plus point-to-point driving, Intelligent Parking Assist, Remote Parking, Drag-and-Park and Power Swap Pilot. The hardware has 31 sensors, among them forward LiDAR, side LiDARs, 4D imaging radar and seven 8 megapixel cameras. Features roll out progressively from the second quarter of 2025, and some functions may be enabled later through over-the-air updates. NIO states the system is for driver assistance only. The car has 11 airbags with a total airbag volume of 474 litres and PrimeRide air suspension.

Key facts

• Seats: 5, 6 or 7
• Battery: 102 kWh long range
• Cargo: 777 litres (frunk and trunk)
• Airbags: 11
• Sensors: 31
• Sold: China