NIO EL8

Side view of a NIO EL8 electric vehicle, Chinese EV in green exterior driving on a desert road

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Interior of the NIO EL8 electric vehicle, Chinese EV showing front-row seats and cabin layout

Interior of the NIO EL8 electric vehicle, Chinese EV viewed from the second row showing seats, dashboard, and panoramic roof

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Range

up to

390 – 510

0-100 km/hr

as fast as

4.1

Price

MSRP

$85k – 100k

Description:

The NIO EL8 is a large six-seat electric luxury SUV, with second-row captain’s chairs, air suspension and dual-motor all-wheel drive as standard. It’s the European name for the second-generation NIO ES8, not the newer third-generation ES8 launched in China in 2025, and it takes on rivals such as the BMW iX, Audi SQ8 e-tron and Volvo EX90. It comes as the EL8 or the more lavish EL8 Executive, each with a Standard Range or Long Range battery that can be swapped at NIO Power Swap stations. It isn’t sold in the UK or Canada.

Specifications:

Trim Levels:	EL8
Est. Price (CAD)	85,000 – 100,000
Range (km)	390 – 510
Battery (kWh)	75 – 100
Power (kW)	480
0-100km/hr (sec)	4.1
Top speed (km/hr)	200
Torque (Nm)	850
Charge time (Level 3)	20m – 40m
Charge time (Level 2)	11h 34m – 15h 26m

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Range, Battery, and Charging of the NIO EL8:

Range is rated at 390 km on the WLTP cycle for the Standard Range and 510 km for the Long Range.
The Standard Range battery is 75 kWh (nominal), or 73.5 kWh net, and the Long Range battery is 100 kWh (nominal), or 90 kWh net.
DC fast charging from 10% to 80% takes about 40 minutes or less, depending on which battery pack version is fitted.
The onboard AC charger accepts up to 11 kW.
At NIO Power Swap stations, the battery can be exchanged for a charged one in minutes, and in most of its European markets Battery-as-a-Service lets buyers rent the battery rather than own it.

Powertrain and Performance of the NIO EL8:

Both versions use a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system with 480 kW and 850 Nm of torque.
NIO quotes 0–100 km/h in 4.1 seconds in Sport+ mode.
Top speed is 200 km/h.
Air suspension with adaptive (CDC) damping and Brembo six-piston front brakes are standard.
With the optional electric tow bar, braked towing capacity is 2,000 kg.

Technology and Features of the NIO EL8:

A 16.3-inch head-up display is standard.
A 23-speaker, 2,230 W Dolby Atmos sound system is included.
Five-zone climate control is fitted.
Heated, ventilated and hot-stone massaging seats are fitted in the first two rows.
Soft-close doors and a panoramic sunroof are fitted.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the NIO EL8 sold in Canada?

No. NIO doesn't sell cars in Canada and hasn't announced plans to, and the EL8 isn't sold in the UK either. It's sold in a limited set of European markets, including Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Denmark, and our guide to Chinese EVs in Canada tracks which Chinese brands and models are coming.

Would the NIO EL8 qualify for EV rebates in Canada?

Not federally if a Canadian EL8 were built in China, because EVAP excludes China-built vehicles, and Manitoba's rebate excludes China-made EVs bought after March 19, 2025. Quebec's Roulez vert, the only other provincial purchase rebate, ends on December 31, 2026, and NIO hasn't announced any plans to sell cars in Canada.

Is the NIO EL8 the same as the NIO ES8?

It's the European version of the second-generation ES8. NIO launched a newer, third-generation ES8 in China in 2025, which hasn't been announced for Europe, so its specs don't apply to the EL8. NIO's smaller five-seat SUV is the NIO EL6.

How far can the NIO EL8 go on a charge?

The Standard Range is rated at 390 km on the WLTP cycle and the Long Range at 510 km. Cold weather reduces the range of any EV, so expect noticeably less in a Canadian winter.

How fast does the NIO EL8 charge, and can it swap batteries?

DC fast charging from 10% to 80% takes about 40 minutes or less, depending on which battery pack version is fitted, and the onboard AC charger accepts up to 11 kW. At a NIO Power Swap station, the battery can instead be exchanged for a charged one in minutes. To plan home charging, try the EV charging cost calculator.

How many seats does the NIO EL8 have?

Six, in a 2+2+2 layout with two captain's chairs in the second row. The third-row seats split 50:50 and are electrically adjustable and heated.

How big is the NIO EL8 trunk?

The boot holds 265 litres behind the third row, or 810 litres with the third row folded, according to NIO. The second-row chairs can't be removed, so it can't match a van-like load space.

Is the NIO EL8 all-wheel drive, and does it have air suspension?

Yes to both, as standard. The dual-motor system produces 480 kW and 850 Nm, good for 0–100 km/h in 4.1 seconds in Sport+ mode, and the air suspension uses adaptive damping.

Can the NIO EL8 tow?

Yes. With the optional electric tow bar, it's rated to tow up to 2,000 kg braked.

How safe is the NIO EL8?

The EL8 hasn't been tested by Euro NCAP, so it has no star rating; the 2021 rating sometimes quoted belongs to the first-generation ES8. For a NIO electric sedan, see the NIO ET5.