the NIO ‘ES8’ electric SUV launches in china as well as unveiling a battery rental plan. the chinese-automaker’s subscription allows ‘ES8’ owners to upgrade their battery services, along with quality assurance, roadside assistance, car connectivity, and nationwide charging stations.

the NIO ES8 is a seven-seater high performance electric SUV
the NIO ES8 crossover vehicle
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with both front and rear motors, the NIO ‘ES8’ delivers 480 kilowatts of power and 840 newton meters of torque to all four wheels. with this, the e-powertrain enables the SUV to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds. the ‘ES8’ comes equipped with a 70-kilowatt-hour liquid-cooled battery pack comprised of VDA square cell batteries, which offers a 2,000-charge life-cycle. the electric automobile achieves over 500 kilometers of range at 60 km/h, and features a NEDc range of 355 kilometers.

the NIO ES8 is a seven-seater high performance electric SUV
the interior comprises of a spacious configuration with premium materials 

 

 

the NIO comes with an advanced driver assistance system, called ‘nio pilot’, which is enabled by 23 sensors, including a trifocal front-facing camera, four surround exterior cameras, five millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic sensors and a driver monitor camera. a new charging experience allows the SUV’s battery to be swapped in just three minutes, while a power service product developed by the manufacturer enables the e-car to run for 100 kilometers after charging for ten minutes. according to the chinese-automaker, it intends to build over 1,100 power swap stations and deploy over 1,200 vehicles by 2020.

the NIO ES8 is a seven-seater high performance electric SUV
the NIO ES8 features the latest infotainment technology for the driver and passengers

the NIO ES8 is a seven-seater high performance electric SUV 
rear view of the intelligent e-car