The NIO ES8 is an all-electric, full-size sport utility vehiclemanufactured by NIO. The ES8 was put into production in June 2018 for the Chinese market.
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | NIO |
| Production | 2018-present |
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| Class | Sport utility vehicle electric car |
| Body style | 4-door SUV |
| Powertrain | |
| Battery | Lithium ion battery pack |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm (118 in) |
| Length | 5,022 mm (198 in) |
| Width | 1,962 mm (77 in) |
| Height | 1,756 mm (69 in) |
Development
NIO had been testing the vehicle for thousands of miles in Yakeshi, Inner Mongolia, China to test the car’s economy and performance.
The production and delivery started end of June 2018. The price starts at $65,000 USD.The car was developed with the help of Tata Technologies.Nio is cooperating with Bosch.
Specifications
The ES8 is powered by a lithium-ion battery pack, a package that is also swappable.
The ES8 is a 7-seater full-size production car, with a wheelbase of 2,997 mm (118 in) and a body length of 4,978 mm (196 in). The body and chassis are going to be completely aluminum, and the drivetrain will be all-wheel drive standard, and also featuring active air suspension. The design will include the X-bar and NIO’s signature “Spark Beat” taillights. The range of the car with one battery charge is 500 km (311 miles).