Nio’s new production vehicle for the China market is called ES8. The Nio ES8 is a full size 7-seater electric SUV with a 2-3-2 seating arrangement. The ES8 has an all-aluminium body and chassis, front and rear motors with electric all-wheel drive, and active air suspension. The ES8 features the design identity of every Nio vehicle: the X-bar and signature “spark beat” tail lights. The manufacturing and supply chain that will produce the ES8 is already in place.
The Nio ES8 has been tested for thousands of miles. The vehicle has been tested in Yakeshi in Inner Mongolia, where temperatures can reach -30 degrees Celsius as well as Melbourne and Mildura, Australia where temperatures can reach over 40 degrees Celsius. The ES8’s official launch will take place at the end of this year, with deliveries expected to begin next year.
«Today we unveiled our new production vehicle, the Nio ES8, to the China market. It is another statement of our vision and technical and manufacturing capabilities. It is a best-in-class product that showcases what is possible with electric vehicles», said William Li, Nio Founder and Chairman.
