

Flagship Premium SUV
NIO ES8, from Groundbreaker to Pathfinder
- Exterior
- Interior
- Space
- Smart System
- All-Around Safety
- Driving & Riding
- Smart Driving
Exterior
Original Design: From Innovation to Icon
The ES8 honors NIO’s design DNA while evolving around the needs of SUV users. Designed for those who lead. Designed for you. Designed for success.

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- Confident Front
- Elegant Profile
- Fletching Taillight
- Obsidian Trim
The all-new X-Bar design, paired with an elevated hood and distinctive Shark Nose, gives the front a bold and confident presence. The CRYSTAL Double-Dash DRL boasts 333 precisely cut facets, each gleaming with consistent brilliance.
The iconic twin shoulder lines project strength. Beltlines seamlessly integrate into the flush windows, shaping a side profile that exudes elegance and poise. Class-leading 2.5 m² flush side windows, pure and progressive.
Spanning the rear, the extended Fletching Taillight with 600 LEDs forms a bold, refined, and instantly recognizable arrow-feather shape.
The optional obsidian trim adds depth and refinement to the door panels, front and rear bumpers, emblems, and rear badge. With an innovative alloy formula, light-reactive elements, and over 100 steps of meticulous grinding and polishing, the 5-layer chrome finish reveals a subtle dark-gold sheen.

Body Colors
7 body colors inspired by the beauty of the skies.







New Moon Silver
- New Moon Silver
- Arctic Black
- Stellar Gray
- Cloud White
- Southern Star
- Sunlight Gold
- M42 Nebula Red
Interior
Serenity, Effortless Style

Interior Themes
5 interior themes, each radiating a distinct mood, envelop the cabin in harmony.





Yardang Orange
- Yardang Orange
- Gangri Blue
- Sappanwood Red
- Warm Gravel
- Pamir Brown


Crafted Design, Premium Materials
- Cocooning Cabin Layout
- Function Islands
- Luxurious Soft Wrapping
Stretching from the Skyline display to the trunk, the cabin wraps occupants in a cocoon of comfort, with artful flowing lines creating an inviting space. Natural curves and soft-touch materials come together in a refined cabin with the comfort of home.
Conveniently located throughout the cabin, these function islands bring essential controls effortlessly within reach, blending aesthetics with practicality.
An expansive 37 m² of soft-touch materials envelopes the entire cabin, with primary contact surfaces fully covered. Every touch greets you with refined, delicate comfort.
Craftsmanship in Every Detail
- Flowing Ambient Lighting
- Refined Luxury, Subtle Elegance
- Brushed-Metal Speaker Grille
- Sophisticated Seats
The ambient lighting extends 7.52m throughout the cabin. With a 16-million-color gamut and 16 themes, it bathes the interior in an elegant, sophisticated glow.
Natural wood reveals rich, layered grain with a subtle balance of restraint and expression. Warm and smooth to the touch, it accentuates the cabin’s contours with crafted details.
The brushed-metal speaker grille blends metallic texture with a star-trail motif, bringing the vast cosmos to your ears.
Meticulously embroidered quilting and double-stitched diamond patterns evoke the elegance of Chinese ink-wash landscape paintings.
Enduring Comfort
- Front Dual Zero-G Seats
- Rear-Seat Comfort
- Flagship Materials
Both front seats feature 20-way adjustment and 400 mm-wide leg rests with up to 370 mm of extended support for a full stretch. One tap brings the seats into zero-G position.
The rear seats provide full-body support, with standard 4-way power-adjustable leg rests and a maximum 138° reclination. A footrest comes standard on the right seat and is optional on the left. Full-seat heating and 16-point massage complete the comfort experience.
The seat system adopts a 15-layer structure, using flagship-level materials from the surfaces to the underlying frame, balancing softness and dynamic support for lasting comfort.


Active Noise Cancellation
The system dynamically cancels cabin noise in real time while driving, delivering exceptional quietness on the move.

Smart Dimming Glass*
Powered by the next-generation EC technology, the 1.7 m² smart dimming glass features 3 levels of adjustment, giving total control over light and privacy.

Power Drawer Fridge
The fridge offers a temperature range from -2°C to 55°C and a spacious 8.8L capacity. It also provides 6 smart modes with low power consumption and long standby.

Smart 4-Zone Climate Control
The 4-zone climate system allows independent control, ensuring personalized comfort for every seat.

Clean-Air Cabin
With smart climate control that fights bacteria, mold, and odors, the cabin air stays fresh and clean like a walk in a forest. Certified formaldehyde-free and rated 5 stars in China Automobile Health Index, it offers peace of mind on every drive.
Space & Storage
Versatile Space, Endless Possibilities

Effortless Loading
Its generous dimensions and advanced battery-electric architecture set a new benchmark for cargo capacity, making loading effortless.
- 1,564L Frunk and Trunk Space
- A Frunk with Style and Space
- A Spacious 1,334L Trunk
- Split-Folding Rear Seats
230L frunk and 1,334L trunk deliver exceptional loading flexibility.
With 230L of space, a wide opening, low loading height, and generous vertical space, the frunk is effortless to use. It opens gracefully with a simple tap on the world’s first piezoelectric ceramic logo, and a 12V outlet expands what’s possible in it.
With 1,334L of space, a maximum load length of 1,220 mm, and a maximum width of 1,400 mm, it easily accommodates golf bags laid flat.
With a 40/20/40 split-folding second row, long gear like skis fits effortlessly when the center seat is folded down, while cargo remains within easy reach from the cabin.
Separate Spaces, Smarter Storage
A thoughtfully designed cargo layout creates a more elegant loading and unloading experience and keeps everything neatly organized.
- Haptex Parcel Shelf
- Modular Cargo Divider
- Hidden Storage Compartments
Wrapped in Haptex leather, the parcel shelf extends the premium look and feel of the cabin into the cargo area, elegantly separating passengers from their belongings. With the parcel shelf in place, the space beneath it provides 873L of cargo capacity, bringing total front and rear cargo capacity to 1,103L.
Featuring a multi-position upper load floor and a front-to-rear divider, it offers multiple storage configurations. Coupled with accessories such as a storage drawer, the cargo divider adapts effortlessly to a wide range of cargo-carrying needs.
A 13L private storage compartment in the trunk, keeps your valuables neatly tucked away while maximizing usable cargo space.
Ready for Every Lifestyle
Move seamlessly from business to leisure, from personal adventures to family journeys, with a cabin designed for every occasion.
- Mobile Dressing Room
- Adventure-Ready Storage
- Outdoor Social Lounge
- Mobile Office
- Vanity Space
With accessories such as ultra-wide clothes rails, ultra-wide dual drawers, and hidden compartments, changing outfits is effortless wherever your journey takes you.
A versatile range of cargo accessories makes it easy to bring along everything you need for lure fishing, stargazing, cycling and more.
The trunk accommodates golf bags of all sizes laid flat, or up to 3 standing upright. A power fridge keeps your favorite drinks perfectly chilled or warm, so you’re always ready to host in style.
The second-row overhead display supports wireless screen casting from laptops, smartphones, and other devices. Combined with the dedicated folding table, the rear cabin transforms seamlessly into a mobile office, helping you make the most of every journey.
A high-CRI LED vanity mirror with a 4,000K natural daylight color temperature faithfully reproduces natural light, allowing makeup colors and fine details to appear true to life.
Flagship Intelligence
Next-Generation Digital Architecture

NX9031
As the world’s first automotive-grade 5 nm smart driving chip, NX9031 establishes new benchmarks across perception, computing performance, bandwidth, power efficiency, and safety.

NIO Vehicle Operating System
NIO OS supports high-bandwidth and low-latency communication while enabling seamless heterogenous fusion and cross-domain integration, allowing the system to evolve flexibly over time while maintaining high reliability and robust data security.

NIO Smart System
The NIO Smart System NT.Cedar combines advanced digital architecture, high-performance hardware, and a full-domain vehicle operating system to deliver an elevated, seamless smart experience for users.

NOMI Intelligence
NOMI Intelligence 4.0 introduces a fully upgraded end-to-end architecture, significantly enhancing the core NIM model, and incorporates reinforcement learning with both real-world and simulated user data for optimization.

Intelligence Designed Around You
- Adaptive Driving Position
- Smart Targeted Cooling
- Rest Mode
- One-Touch Privacy Mode
- Guardian Mode
Multi-modal cabin sensing adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel, side mirrors, and AR-HUD to the optimal driving position based on the driver’s height and posture.
An innovative targeted cooling function uses cabin cameras to detect sun-exposed areas on front occupants and automatically directs airflow for more effective cooling.
Synchronizes seats, ambient lighting, sunshades, and audio to create an immersive environment for a short, refreshing break.
Coordinates privacy glass and ambient lighting while disabling all cabin cameras and muting microphones to ensure maximum privacy and quietness.
Powered by on-device AI models, Guardian Mode monitors the vehicle’s surroundings while parked, automatically detects potential threats, and provides immediate alerts, all with ultra-low power consumption.


21.4" Overhead Mini-LED Display
Built to automotive-grade standards, the ultra-large flip-down display supports Dolby Vision and HDR Vivid. With sharp, high-quality visuals, it transforms the cabin into a perfect space for cinematic experience.

Skyline
The industry-leading ultra-slim adaptive display brings real-time information into full view, with dynamic visuals flowing seamlessly to create a warm tech space.

38" AR HUD
Powered by mini-LEDs with 20,000-nit peak brightness, the AR HUD stays crystal clear even under direct sunlight and glare. Lane-level navigation, pedestrian alerts, synced visuals all come together in this panoramic display for safer, more intuitive driving.

15.6" OLED Center Display
The center display comes with ultra-slim bezels, seamlessly integrating with the cabin. One display for all scenarios—information, entertainment, and immersive interaction.

8" OLED Rear Control Panel
As a dedicated smart control hub for rear passengers, the HDR panel seamlessly fits into the cabin with its slim-bezel design.
NIO LYRA 8.1.4.2 Sound System
Coupled with Dolby Atmos and Dirac RRM, the 27 organically grouped speakers fill the cabin with pristine sound, delivering a truly immersive experience.

All-Around Safety
Safety Anytime, Everywhere



Brighter, Broader Low Beams
The micro-LED low-beam enhancement technology effectively concentrates lights within 30 to 50m, illuminating 6 lanes 50 meters away, with the brightness improved by 80%.

Farther, Sharper High Beams
With a maximum range of 550 meters, the high beam extends your vision farther. Powered by NIO AQUILA’s super sensing capabilities and the robust ISP computing power of the NX9031 chip, it achieves pixel-level beam control to protect other road users from glare.

Smart Light Carpet
Based on the in-house developed controllers and smart lighting algorithms, the Smart Light Carpet precisely follows lane markings and curves. It can also identify general objects and project alerts to the ground, improving safety across all scenarios.

Music Light Show
The model can project a bespoke light show onto the wall ahead, perfectly synchronized with the music. Unlock a unique interplay of light and music in the vibrant ambience.
Vision Safety
- Shenji Safety Vision
- Digital Rearview Mirror
With Shenji Safety Vision, the ES8 keeps blind spots under watch in nearly every driving situation.
The 8 MP rear camera delivers a wider, clearer rear view, with low latency, high frame rates, and sharp imaging even in low light, rain, or fog.
Body Safety
Cutting-edge technology elevates passive safety beyond Chinese regulations and global 5-star standards.
- Ultra-High-Strength Steel and Aluminum Body
- Ultra-High-Strength Front Structure
- 6×10×8 Cage Structure
- Multi-Layer Rear Buffer Structure
With 40,136 N·m/deg torsional rigidity and 89% of the body crafted from aluminum alloy and high-strength steel, the structure provides comprehensive occupant protection.
The front cabin employs a multi-dimensional ring structure, providing up to 30 tons of lateral support. In frontal or offset collisions, the high-strength front structure and deep crumple zones work together to maximize occupant protection.
The passenger cabin employs a cage structure with 6 longitudinal, 10 lateral, and 8 vertical beams, providing full protection for occupants and the battery. The side structure withstands up to 4 times the impact energy required by Chinese standards.
The rear employs a multi-layered buffer structure combined with ultra-high-strength mega casting, creating an exceptionally robust rear structure with enhanced protection.
Smart Restraint System
The ES8 features 9 airbags and a total airbag volume of 382L, delivering premium safety for all seats.
- 7 Front Airbags
- Full-Length Side Curtain Airbags
Equipped with 2 front airbags, 2 curtain airbags, 2 front side airbags, and a far-side center airbag, the vehicle features a smart restraint system with adaptive force control.
53L side curtain airbags help protect front and rear occupants. Measuring 2,406 mm long and up to 709 mm high, they provide extensive coverage for children and adults of all sizes.
Performance and Handling
A New Benchmark of Flagship Performance
Redefining flagship performance, it combines a 900V high-voltage architecture, an intelligent dual-motor all-wheel drive system, and Intelligent Terrain Modes to deliver exceptional bandwidth, efficiency, performance, and reliability.

Driven by Intelligence. Guided by Aspiration.

PrimeRide Smart Chassis
- Front & Rear Five-Link Suspensions
- Intelligent Dual-Chamber Air Suspension
- Continuous Damping Control (CDC®)
- Motion Control System
Superior shock absorption for a perfect balance of comfort and control.
With up to 100 mm travel and a 50 mm adjustment in just 7s, it supports effortless access, enhanced passage, and versatility across all scenarios.
ZF’s latest CDC® with external valves achieves 1,000 times of road detection and 500 damping adjustments per second, as well as class-leading control of pitch and roll for a smoother, more stable ride.
An AI-native chassis system that seamlessly integrates multimodal sensors, high-performance chips, AI algorithms, and cloud data to coordinate more than 1,000 vehicle dynamics parameters.
Agile by Design, Comfortable by Nature
- Smart U-Turn
- Smart Leveling
- Lane-Level 4D Smart Suspension
With an impressive 41° front-wheel steering angle and Intelligent Agile U-Turn, it achieves a 5.7m turning radius*, making tight turns and narrow streets effortless to navigate.
Up to 15 cm height adjustment per wheel enables 3° of pitch and 2° of roll leveling.
The 4D Smart Suspension adopts multi-sensor fusion to anticipate road bumps with lane-level precision. By adjusting suspension height and damping in advance, it delivers greater comfort and peace of mind on every journey.
Ready for Every Adventure
- Intelligent Terrain Control
- Intelligent Information Assist
- Route Backtrack
- Wading Mode
Intelligent modes for snow, sand, desert, wading, and more let you take on any terrain with confidence.
Vehicle dynamics such as roll, pitch, ride height, and tire pressure, along with system alerts for rollover, overheating, and wheel slip, and environmental data such as altitude and weather, are all clearly displayed for complete peace of mind at a glance.
When navigation isn’t available, the route backtrack records up to 20 km of your route, lets you add waypoints and share it, so you can always find your way back.
With a safe wading depth of 650 mm and wheel-side camera views, water crossings become both exciting and reassuring.
Smart Driving
Relieve Stress, Reduce Accidents

AQUILA Super Sensing
Cedar AQUILA integrates 31 high-performance sensors, including an ultralong-range forward LiDAR, dual wide-angle side LiDARs, and a 4D imaging radar, enabling all-directional, all-weather perception across a sensing area exceeding 400,000 ㎡.

NIO WorldModel
NIO WorldModel (NWM) is a multivariable autoregressive generative model for smart driving, featuring a closed-loop reinforcement learning framework that allows it to continuously self-learn and adapt to real-world scenarios for optimal performance.

NWM Applications
- Point-to-Point Navigate on Pilot Plus (NOP+)
- Power Swap Pilot for Urban Roads
- Smart Parking Assist
- Smart Safety Assist
The system covers urban roads, highways, parking areas, and recharging scenarios, delivering precise route planning, stable vehicle control, and a smooth, human-like driving performance that balances safety and efficiency.
Fully integrating battery swapping into smart driving, it enables seamless entry, battery swapping, and exit at Power Swap Stations without driver intervention.
With model-based trajectory planning, the system supports a wide range of parking scenarios, enabling precise, efficient, and effortless parking even for large vehicles.
Driven by a world-model-based architecture, the system delivers all-around safety protection across all speeds and driving scenarios.

* Due to differences across vehicle versions, certain configurations may be unavailable or offered as options on certain models. The features shown on this page are not necessarily standard at the time of vehicle production. Certain features may not be accessible at delivery and may be gradually enabled in the future via over-the-air updates.
* Exterior, interior, infotainment system, trim levels, tech specs and other details may differ from the final production models. Please refer to the production vehicle for accurate information.
* NIO Assisted and Intelligent Driving is designed for driver assistance only. It cannot replace a human driver or handle all possible traffic, weather, and road conditions. Drivers must always remain attentive and be prepared to intervene or take over when necessary. NIO Assisted and Intelligent Driving should be used with caution in complex traffic, adverse weather, or unusual road conditions.
* The acceleration and braking performance are based on engineering test results and for reference only. Actual results may vary depending on factors such as location, weather, road conditions, battery level, vehicle load, and tires.
* For purchase benefits and more information, please consult NIO Fellows.































































