NIO ES6 Performance vs AITO M8 Range, Charging, Price Comparison

	NIO ES6 Performance AITO M8

Price	$55,995.00 $53,132.00
Our Rating	5.8 5.8
Brand	NIO Aito
Category	Cars Cars

MODEL

Models

ES6 (Performance) 5-seat and 6-seat versions; trims include “Max+”, “Ultra”, single-motor and dual-motor AWD options.

LAUNCH

Announced	December 15, 2018 BEV variants announced July 2025
Status	In production / available Pre-order open, market launch tentatively set for August 2025.
Country of origin	China
Base Price	RMB 398,000 (pre-subsidy) for Performance version ~ ¥378,000 (China) for entry-level BEV version.

PERFORMANCE

Power	544 hp (544 PS), 400 kW total (dual-motor AWD) — 160 kW permanent magnet motor (front) + 240 kW induction motor (rear) Single-motor version: up to ~227 kW. Dual-motor AWD version: combined ~387 kW
Torque	725 Nm Not all sources give full torque; dual-motor likely ~598 Nm.
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.	4.7 seconds ~ 4.8-5.2 seconds depending on version.
Max Speed	200 km/h ~ 200 km/h.

BATTERY

Capacity	Variants include 84 kWh (original) and 100 kWh (long-range) 100 kWh CATL battery pack for all BEV variants.
Tech	Lithium-ion (NCM) 800-volt architecture; likely NMC chemistry.
Range	84 kWh: ~510 km (NEDC) 100 kWh: up to ~610 km (NEDC) Up to ~ 705 km (CLTC).
Consumption	16.1 kWh/100 km (CLTC) ~ 23.7 kWh / 100 km (when measured under some standard).
Heat Pump
AC Charging	7 kW AC charging for 100 kWh version
DC Charging	0–80% in ~60 minutes (for 100 kWh)
Others	Supports NIO battery swap (common for NIO vehicles) — helps with “charging” via swapping. Battery protection system ≈ 15-layer; many sensors for safety

BODY

Type	5-seat SUV (5-door) Full-size luxury SUV, 5-door; offered in 5-seat and 6-seat layouts.
Platform	Uses NIO’s hybrid body construction (aluminum + carbon fiber) for strength and lightness. Huawei’s “Giant Whale” 800V high-voltage platform / upgraded Tuling platform.
Dimensions	Length: ~4,850 mm Width: ~1,965 mm Height: ~1,731 mm (for 100 kWh version) 5,190×1,999×1,795 mm
Drag Co-Efficient	0.25 Cd (newer versions) ~ 0.255–0.259 Cd depending on source.
Wheelbase	2,900 mm 3,105 mm
Clearance	~18° / ~20°
Weight	For 2025 100 kWh model, curb weight ~2,336 kg ~2,670 kg in some versions.
Suspension	Five-link front and rear, with Continuous Damping Control (CDC) and optional active air suspension. Independent; double wishbone front, independent rear.
Wheels	255/55 R19 Options include 20- or 21-inch wheels; tires around 255/50 R20 front, 275/50 R20 rear or 265/45-285/45 R21.
Trunk/Boot	584 L Rear trunk volume ~ 392-1323 L depending on seat configuration.
Frunk/Bonnet	Has a powered front-trunk (“extra-large frunk”).
Others	Very stiff body (torsional stiffness ~44,930 Nm/degree) thanks to aluminum-carbon construction

DISPLAYS

Centre	Large central touchscreen (multitouch) — NIO uses its own digital cockpit Multiple displays integrated into dashboard (three displays in front); large infotainment screens.
Driver's Display	Digital instrument cluster (fully digital) AR-HUD, reportedly ~68-inch augmented reality head-up display.
Head-Up	Yes, AR-HUD. Same as above
Others	NIO’s NOMI AI assistant is integrated in the cockpit (voice-based interaction) Rear seat screens; projector display for rear seats; floating window mode etc.

COMFORT

Seats	5 seats; rear seats fold in a 40/20/40 layout for cargo flexibility 5 or 6 seats; in 6-seat version, second row includes captain / “zero-gravity” style seats with recline; front passenger seat folds for leg-rest when unoccupied. Heating, ventilation etc
Roof	Standard hard roof Panoramic cabin; likely panoramic roof option. —
Parking Aids	Likely includes parking sensors, but exact spec not broadly published in early press; NIO Pilot (driver assistance) is present Multiple sensors; LiDAR; 4D millimeter-wave radars; intelligent parking assistance.
Connectivity	NIO digital cockpit, voice assistant “NOMI”, over-the-air updates (FOTA) HarmonyOS version; likely strong integration with Huawei tech.
Others	Intelligent Chassis Controller (ICC) works with CDC for ride comfort. Many customization interior colours; sound system; frunk; flexible seating layouts.

SAFETY

Driving Aids	NIO Pilot (ADAS) hardware (with sensors) Huawei ADS 4 advanced driver-assistance; many sensors (LiDAR, cameras, radars, ultrasonics) for active safety.
Self Driving	Level-2 capabilities (driver must remain engaged) — NIO Pilot system Level 2+ autonomous driving; supervised autonomous features.
Crash Tests	Five-star safety rating (C-NCAP & Euro NCAP) claimed by NIO

Note

Others

The ES6 Performance version uses both a permanent magnet motor and induction motor — this gives a good mix of efficiency and performance.
Strong body stiffness due to hybrid structure (aluminum + carbon fiber)
The Performance trim is more “sporty” with faster acceleration vs base/standard versions.
NIO offers a “battery as a service” (BaaS) model (optional), though exact cost depends on region (mostly China). The BEV variant adds an extra-large frunk, quieter operation, and lower running costs vs the EREV versions.
Pre-orders include special colour / design packages (e.g. Night Purple, Black Obsidian).