The ES8 is Nio's flagship full-size SUV and the company's first production car, launched in China in 2018 as a three-row six/seven-seater. It pioneered Nio's battery-swap model, letting owners exchange a depleted pack for a full one in minutes at Power Swap stations, with packs of up to 150 kWh. Later generations moved to the NT2.0 platform; export markets receive it as the EL8.
The NIO ES8 is the brand's flagship full-size all-electric SUV and its first production vehicle, launched in China in 2018. It is a six- or seven-seat premium SUV with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain and full NIO Power battery-swap capability using 75, 100 and 150 kWh packs, plus Battery-as-a-Service leasing. As the model that established NIO's premium credentials, it emphasizes spacious luxury, long range and rapid battery swaps. It competes in the full-size premium electric SUV segment and is sold in Europe as the EL8.
8years
2generations
3trims
635hp
The Lineage
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2018–2022
2 trims3rd gen
2023–now
The Story
Why the ES8 mattersTrims · 3rd gen
2 trims · 2023–nowLatest-generation redesign (2023-) on the NT2.0 platform with Aquila lidar suite.