NIO ES8
The NIO ES8 is an all-electric, 7-seater full-sized Sport Utility Vehicle manufactured by NIO. The ES8 was put into production in June 2018 for the Chinese market.
NIO ES8 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | NIO |
Production | 2018–present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | battery-electric Full-size SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Dual motors 4WD |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | AC induction/asynchronous, Permanent magnet motor |
Transmission | 1-speed direct-drive reduction |
Battery | |
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 tested 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 US$65,000.[2][3][4] The car's EV powertrain was developed by Tata Technologies.[5] Nio is cooperating with Bosch.[6]
Specifications
The ES8 is powered by a lithium-ion battery pack, a package that is also swappable. [7]
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 completely aluminum, and the drivetrain is all-wheel drive standard, and also features active air suspension. The design includes the X-bar and NIO's signature "Spark Beat" taillights.[8][9] The range of the car with one battery charge is 500 km (311 miles).[10]
- Rearview
References
- http://autonews.gasgoo.com/new_energy/70016698.html
- NIO began delivery of ES8 SUV autocarindia.com, 30. June 2018
- Chinese Electric-Car Startup Nio Delivers First ES8 Crossovers thedrive.com, 30. June 2018
- "Nico Rosberg test drives the Nio ES8 electric SUV". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2018-08-14.
- "NIO ES8 electric developed in association with Tata Technologies goes on sale". Indian Autos blog. 2018-07-05. Retrieved 2018-08-14.
- "NIO Teams With Bosch For EV-Related Components". InsideEVs. Retrieved 2018-08-14.
- "Nio to roll out battery as a service". Retrieved 2018-08-18.
- "Leasehackr Takes Us Behind The Wheel of The NIO ES8 SUV". insideevs.com. Retrieved 2018-08-14.
- "Nico Rosberg test drives the Nio ES8 electric SUV". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2018-08-14.
- "The new electric Nio ES8 will take aim at the Tesla Model X". CAR Magazine. Retrieved 2018-08-14.