Although the NIO EP9 hypercar made some sensational headlines in late 2016, I mostly remember the ‘NIO’ brand with its ES8 SUV—mostly because it had a cute AI assistant named ‘NOMI’ on the dashboard. The SUV has now entered the second generation, launched during the NIO Day 2022 event in China alongside the EC7 coupe-SUV. Prices in China start at RMB 528,000 (US$ 76,540 or INR 63,36,888), with deliveries commencing in June 2023 in China.
| Battery | 2023 ES8 | 2023 ES8 Executive Version |
| 75 kWh | RMB 528,000 | RMB 548,000 |
| 100 kWh | RMB 586,000 | RMB 606,000 |
| BaaS (Battery-as-a-Service) | RMB 458,000 | RMB 478,000 |
As with the EC7, the new ES8 sits on the company’s second-generation electric drive platform, and sports the same, simplified design language with smooth lines as its aforementioned coupe sibling. A new platform means, of course, new dimensions: the 2023 ES8 measures 5,099 mm long (+77), 1,989 mm wide (+27) and 1,750 mm tall (-6), with a wheelbase of 3,070 mm (+60). The revised styling is claimed to include over 60 aerodynamic improvements, resulting in a drag co-efficient of 0.250 Cd (vs 0.290 Cd of the outgoing model). Smart Matrix LED Headlights, 22-inch forged wheels, flush door handles, flush side windows, side-view cameras and an invisible rear wiper (mounted into the spoiler) are some of the other key highlights on the outside.
On the inside, things look supremely comfortable and high-tech with 22-way power adjustable Lounge Seats at the front (driver’s seat is 20-way); a 5-mode hot stone massage function for the second-row seats; a 23-speaker audio system with Dolby Atmos and Dirac Pro; a 5-zone climate control, and the same digital displays and AI stuff you saw in the EC7.
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The Executive Version gets you one-touch access to the third-row. Buyers can also opt for the third-row comfort seats which come with heating function as standard. The second-row Executive Console comes with fast wireless smartphone charging, while the lower section of it can be installed with an optional refrigerator.
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Moving on to the juicy bits of the story, the ES8 also packs a dual-motor AWD powertrain with combined peak figures of 480 kW (653 metric hp) and 850 Nm (627 lb-ft); same figures as the EC7. In Sport+ mode, the SUV is claimed to sprint from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.1 seconds, which understandably is 0.3 seconds slower than the EC7. NIO claims a CLTC range of up to 900 km (559 mi).
Dual-chamber air suspension and Continuous Damping Control are some of the other key highlights of the new ES8.
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