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NIO · 2026BEVBattery Electric
All-New ES8
China's new-generation 900V flagship — 120,000 deliveries in 275 days
The all-new (3rd-gen, Sept 2025) NIO ES8 is the China-market flagship electric SUV, with official launch prices of RMB 406,800 for Executive Luxury and RMB 446,800 for Executive Signature. It uses a 100 kWh battery, offers up to 635 km CLTC, and supports a 900V platform and battery swapping; it is distinct from the EL8 officially listed in the UAE.
- TBA
- PLANNED KM
- 707
- HP
- 3.97s
- 0-100
- 600
- kW DC
A closer look
In detail
1 / 9
Source: NIO official media
A clearer buying decision
Availability and regional dealers
We separate brand representation from confirmed model availability, so the page never implies an unverified launch.
Your market
Jordan
Not locally available
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Confirmed markets
No confirmed regional launch yet.
Official manufacturer video
Luxury in motion
See the design and road presence in a dedicated film chapter, separate from the official photo gallery.
Captions when available
Through members' eyes
NIO All-New ES8, as people actually see it
The photos above are the manufacturer's: studio light, retouched. These came off members' phones — in the street, in a showroom, in an owner's driveway.
Nobody has photographed this car yet.
The “first spotter” badge for this model is unclaimed — one person gets it, permanently.
See every unclaimed badgeBuyer question
If it landed in your market at this price — would you buy the NIO All-New ES8?
Sign in to vote and see the crowdAn EV Gulf guide page — specifications and prices are for research and comparison, not a vehicle sale listing.
Technical Specs
- Official range
- 635 km
- Real Range (Gulf-tested)
- TBA
- Power
- 707 HP
- Torque
- 700 Nm
- 0-100 km/h
- 3.97 s
- Top Speed
- 220 km/h
- Battery Capacity
- 100 kWh
- DC Fast Charging
- 600 kW
- AC Charging
- TBA
- Fast-charge time (10–80%)
- TBA
CLTC · ≈552 km on the WLTP basis
Price reference for comparison
A reliable Gulf price reference is not available for this model yet.
An in-app alert the moment a Gulf price appears.
In the Gulf
Pros and cons from Gulf-specific experience (heat · Ramadan · infrastructure)
Gulf Pros
- Documented demand: 120,000 vehicles delivered within 275 days
- 900V platform and strong AWD performance with battery swapping in China
- A fully redesigned luxury family cabin with substantial storage
Watch out for
- This is not the Gulf EL8 and is absent from NIO UAE's current official line-up
- Battery swapping and 600kW charging lack announced Gulf infrastructure
- NOMI, the account, app and connected services on China-spec cars may not work fully abroad
What sets it apart
Verified OEM technologies that make this model stand out — from crab walk to battery swap.
Battery swap — a full pack in minutes instead of waiting for a charge (per NIO's spec sheets)
900V architecture with 5C ultra-fast charging — adds hundreds of km in minutes
Aquila super-sensing suite with LiDAR standard across trims
📖 Complete Owner's Guide for NIO All-New ES8
Voice commands matched to the car's actual market and language · Gulf tips · hidden hacks · ADAS · quick tasks.
Guide to charging
What to know about charging your NIO All-New ES8 in the Gulf.
Fast charging · DC
600 kW
Compatibility depends on the car variant's port and the network. Check the connector and operator app before travelling; heat may reduce charging speed.
Charging cost (estimate)
≈ 5.763 JOD
Full charge at home
An estimate based on home electricity rates in your market. Public charging usually costs more but is much faster.
NIO has not published: AC charging power — we show only what is official.
Explore charging stations
Open the map to verify the connector, compatibility, and status source for each station before travelling.
Open the charging map →Practical tips for Gulf drivers
EV ownership in the Gulf brings heat, Ramadan, sand and long roads. These are general practical tips; each model’s experience depends on its variant and market.
Prayer times and charging
Choose a compatible station near your destination, and check access hours and operating status in the operator app before arrival.
Ramadan
Check station occupancy in the operator app and choose a quieter time when possible.
Sand and dust
Inspect the charge port and cooling vents after dusty conditions, and follow your car’s cleaning schedule.
Cross-border travel
For trips between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, use verified compatible chargers on your route, with a backup stop and a safe arrival reserve.
Insurance and maintenance
Compare insurance and maintenance schedules for the specific model and dealer. Prices and intervals vary between vehicles.
EV Gulf Score
77
/ 100
Heat range35%67
Charging25%100
Dealer support20%65
How the score works (published formula)
A weighted average of four pillars from catalogue data only: Heat range 35% (from the Real-Range Index), Charging 25% (power + 10–80% time), Value 20% (price vs its body-class median), Dealer support 20% (Gulf markets with an official dealer). A pillar with no data is dropped and weights renormalise — no number is invented. Pure EVs only.
Real-Range Index
67
/ 100
Summer real range · 45°C
358–442 km
Typically ~425 km — that's 67% of the 635 km rated range.
Derived from the official range with a real-world haircut + the published heat model.
Method & rankingBattery health
estimated100%Excellent
This year's model — the pack is near full capacity.
100 kWh
Battery registry — method & reportsAt 130 km/h352 km55% of the official figure — 272 Wh/km · modeled, not measured
Same speed, 45°C summer288 kmHeat Score 67/100 — Strong
The Field · Real-world
Owner experiences
Real numbers from owners — not the manufacturer's brochure.
No logged experiences for this car yet — be the first to document it.
Log your experienceAfter-sales
Agent in the Gulf, not in your market
There is a factory agent in nearby markets — warranty usually does not transfer automatically, and servicing means moving the car. Ask before buying.
- Agent in Jordan
- None
- Vehicle warranty
- Not published
- Battery warranty
- Not published
Official agent in UAE
“Not published” means we could not find terms stated by the maker or its Gulf agent — not that the car has no warranty. We do not print an unpublished figure, because it is the one a buyer would plan around.
From owners and the community
NIO All-New ES8 discussions
No discussion about this car yet — be the first to share.
EV Gulf newsroom — editorial team
Latest NIO news
Chinese car · China Access
How can you get the NIO All-New ES8?
We separate official dealer cars, independent-market stock, and direct China orders. Market presence does not automatically mean factory warranty or Arabic support.
3
access routes
Observed local availability
Local route observed
Seen in these markets through a dealer or independent channel. Verify the warranty provider before paying.
Independent importer
1 market signal(s)
It may be in stock or inbound at an independent showroom without an official dealer. Warranty there comes from the seller, not guaranteed — exactly what our managed EV Gulf route replaces.
Import via EV Gulf
Inspection + freight + registration
We source it for you through our network of contracted partners: VIN, battery and software checked before shipping, then local registration — one contract, one invoice, instead of coordinating separate parties yourself.
Where have we observed an access route?
UAE
Independent-market activity we've verified in these markets — an internal signal, not a referral to an outside seller.
If you buy elsewhere: Request a live video of voice languages, software version, charging port, phone-app activation and OTA, plus a written warranty naming who pays for battery, parts and labour.
How it stacks up
Ready spec cards: battery, range, charging and China list price. Share in one tap.
NIO All-New ES8 vs its rivals
Same body and powertrain, closest on price
- NIO All-New ES8NIOBattery100 kWh
- CLTC RANGE
- 635 km
- DC PEAK
- 600 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 3.97 s
- POWER
- 707 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- ¥406,800
Denza N9 Flash ChargeDenzaBattery75.26 kWh- GULF RANGE
- 320 km
- DC PEAK
- —
- 0–100 KM/H
- 3.9 s
- POWER
- 925 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- ¥409,800
XPeng GX BEV AWD FlagshipXPengBattery110 kWh- GULF RANGE
- 560 km
- DC PEAK
- —
- 0–100 KM/H
- —
- POWER
- 585 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- ¥399,800
AITO M7 BEV Ultra AWDAITOBattery100 kWh- GULF RANGE
- 480 km
- DC PEAK
- —
- 0–100 KM/H
- 4.7 s
- POWER
- 526 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- ¥389,800
AITO M8 BEV Ultra AWDAITOBattery100 kWh- GULF RANGE
- 470 km
- DC PEAK
- —
- 0–100 KM/H
- —
- POWER
- 526 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- ¥429,800
China list price before shipping & duties · range on the stated test cycle
Fastest charging
Highest published DC fast-charging power
BYD Tang L EVBYDBattery100.5 kWh- GULF RANGE
- 450 km
- DC PEAK
- 1,000 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 3.9 s
- POWER
- 1,101 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- ¥239,800
BYD Han L EVBYDBattery83.2 kWh- GULF RANGE
- 450 km
- DC PEAK
- 1,000 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 2.7 s
- POWER
- 1,101 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- ¥219,800
- NIO All-New ES8NIOBattery100 kWh
- CLTC RANGE
- 635 km
- DC PEAK
- 600 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 3.97 s
- POWER
- 707 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- ¥406,800
NIO ES9NIOBattery102 kWh- CLTC RANGE
- 620 km
- DC PEAK
- 600 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 4.3 s
- POWER
- 707 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- —
NIO ET9NIOBattery100 kWh- CLTC RANGE
- 650 km
- DC PEAK
- 600 kW
- 0–100 KM/H
- 4.3 s
- POWER
- 707 hp
- CHINA PRICE
- —
China list price before shipping & duties · range on the stated test cycle
Compare with another model
See the differences between All-New ES8 and another electric car.