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Side-by-side against up to two other vehicles — same-trim specs, price, and range by standard (CLTC / WLTP / EPA).
Entity Snapshot
The NIO ES8 is a suv BEV from NIO, listed from $57,130 ex-factory. CLTC range is 635 km from a 102 kWh pack with 520 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | 75 kWh / 100 kWh 标准续航 / 长续航 |
| Battery | NMC · 102 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 635 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 520 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | N/A |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $57,130 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | AWD |
| Motor type | PMSM + AC induction (dual motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 520 kW |
| Torque | 700 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.97 s |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | Yes |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link (air) |
| Brakes | Front ventilated disc / rear disc |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | N/A |
Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.
Dimensions & Logistics
| Length | 5280 mm |
| Width | 2010 mm |
| Height | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3130 mm |
| Curb weight | 2630 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 19.10 m³
- Length grade
- large
- 40HQ units (rack/crate)
- 1 unit estimate
Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.
Market Compliance & Export Profile
| HS code | 87038000 — 87038000 — electrically propelled motor vehicles (BEV) |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter required for EU; or OEM EU-spec port |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Network bands | N/A |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs CCS2/Type 2 adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate. |
China-market vehicles use the GB/T charging standard; EU destinations require a CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter or an OEM EU-spec port. Infotainment language and cellular band support are N/A where the manufacturer has not published export-spec details.
Estimated Landed Cost by Market
Estimated total import cost to each destination — includes duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight, and compliance.
Confidence: Medium (official MSRP and EU duty rates; freight, certification, registration and customs are EV Hub estimates) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany
Official rates from EU Reg 2024/2754 and market VAT legislation. Freight, certification, registration and customs figures are EV Hub estimates — confirm with a supplier quote before ordering.
| Base price | $57,130 |
| Standard import duty | $5,713 |
| Countervailing duty | $13,009 |
| VAT | $14,412 |
| RoRo freight EV Hub estimate | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance EV Hub estimate | $350 |
| Certification EV Hub estimate | $3,250 |
| Registration EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Inland transport EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Estimated landed cost (total) | $96,863 |
Benchmarking Matrix
Same-segment, nearest-price competitors selected from the EV Hub catalog (517-vehicle pool). FOB column uses the ex-factory reference price.
| Model | Battery | Wheelbase | Fast charge | FOB (ref.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIO ES8 (this model) | 102 kWh | 3130 mm | N/A | $57,130 |
| Dayun Yuanhang H9 | 98 kWh | 3125 mm | 800V | $56,920 |
| Li Auto L9 | 52.3 kWh | 3105 mm | 25 min (20-80%) | $57,550 |
Source: EV Hub catalog (manufacturer specifications). Figures are for reference comparison only.
Technology Reference
Technology terms associated with this model in the EV Hub technology reference.
Data Sources & Verification
- ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
- ✓ EU Reg 2024/2754 tariff rates (standard & countervailing duty)
- ✓ Market VAT / GST rates (official legislation)
- ≈ RoRo freight
- ≈ Certification
- ≈ Registration
- ≈ Customs clearance
- ≈ Landed cost total · 40HQ packing
Data source: EV Hub catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21 · Confidence: Medium · Status: Pending review
Specifications
| Price basis | China ex-factory price (MSRP) |
| Powertrain | BEV |
| Body type | SUV |
| Range (CLTC) | 635 km |
| Battery | 102 kWh |
| Battery type | NMC |
| Motor power | 520 kW |
| Torque | 700 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.97 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h |
| Length | 5280 mm |
| Width | 2010 mm |
| Height | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3130 mm |
| Curb weight | 2630 kg |
| Efficiency | 16.6 kWh/100km |
Nio ES8 (starting at $57,130) is a SUV from NIO.
- Range: 635 km (CLTC)
- Battery: 102 kWh
- Motor power: 520 kW
- 0-100 km/h: 3.97 s
Overview
The NIO ES8 is an SUV battery-electric with all-wheel-drive from NIO. On landed cost for this SUV battery-electric, Germany’s estimate carries a 20.7% countervailing duty over the 10% base tariff — the lowest landed premium is Qatar at roughly +12.3% over base (about $64,166 landed). The $57,130 ex-factory price places this SUV battery-electric in the premium band. Specification highlights are a CLTC-rated range of 635 km, Double wishbone front / Multi-link (air) rear suspension, and 700 Nm of torque. This SUV battery-electric is positioned for families and commercial fleet operators prioritizing feature content.