NIO ES6 Performance vs Nio EL8 Long Range Range, Charging, Price Comparison

	NIO ES6 Performance Nio EL8 Long Range

Price	$55,995.00 $94,000.00
Our Rating	5.8 7.0
Brand	NIO NIO
Category	Cars Cars

MODEL

Models

ES6 (Performance) Nio EL8 Long Range

LAUNCH

Announced	December 15, 2018 2024, June
Status	In production / available Available to order. Released 2024, September
Country of origin	China
Base Price	RMB 398,000 (pre-subsidy) for Performance version € 94,900

PERFORMANCE

Power	544 hp (544 PS), 400 kW total (dual-motor AWD) — 160 kW permanent magnet motor (front) + 240 kW induction motor (rear) AWD 653 hp (480 kW)
Torque	725 Nm 627 lb-ft (850 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 4.1 sec 0-62 mph
Max Speed	200 km/h 124 mph (200 km/h)

BATTERY

Capacity	Variants include 84 kWh (original) and 100 kWh (long-range) 100 kWh total
Tech	Lithium-ion (NCM) Liquid-cooled Li-ion
Range	84 kWh: ~510 km (NEDC) 100 kWh: up to ~610 km (NEDC) 317 mi WLTP
Consumption	16.1 kWh/100 km (CLTC) 341 Wh/mi WLTP
Recuperation	Yes
Heat Pump
AC Charging	7 kW AC charging for 100 kWh version CCS 200 kW
DC Charging	0–80% in ~60 minutes (for 100 kWh) V2X - includes V2I, V2N, V2V, V2P, V2D standards
Others	Supports NIO battery swap (common for NIO vehicles) — helps with “charging” via swapping.

BODY

Type	5-seat SUV (5-door) 5 door SUV, 6 seats
Platform	Uses NIO’s hybrid body construction (aluminum + carbon fiber) for strength and lightness. NT2.0
Dimensions	Length: ~4,850 mm Width: ~1,965 mm Height: ~1,731 mm (for 100 kWh version) 200.7 x 78.3 x 68.9 in (5099 x 1989 x 1750 mm)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.25 Cd (newer versions) 0.25 Cd
Wheelbase	2,900 mm 120.9 in (3070 mm)
Clearance	4.4 - 6.3 in (111 - 161 mm)
Weight	For 2025 100 kWh model, curb weight ~2,336 kg EU: 5644 lb unladen - Nio EL8 LR
Suspension	Five-link front and rear, with Continuous Damping Control (CDC) and optional active air suspension. Front double wishbone, rear multi-link, dual chamber air suspension, dynamic suspension damping control
Wheels	255/55 R19 R20, R21, R22
Trunk/Boot	584 L EU: 19.5 ft³
Frunk/Bonnet	No
Towing	Yes
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 12.8" touchscreen
Driver's Display	Digital instrument cluster (fully digital) 10.2"
Head-Up	Yes
Others	NIO’s NOMI AI assistant is integrated in the cockpit (voice-based interaction) Rear 6.6" touchscreen with multi-function control

COMFORT

Seats	5 seats; rear seats fold in a 40/20/40 layout for cargo flexibility Adjustable, heated/ventilated with massage front and rear seats; third row heated seats
Roof	Standard hard roof Panoramic glass roof, fixed
Parking Aids	Likely includes parking sensors, but exact spec not broadly published in early press; NIO Pilot (driver assistance) is present Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Automatic Parking Assist
Connectivity	NIO digital cockpit, voice assistant “NOMI”, over-the-air updates (FOTA)
Others	Intelligent Chassis Controller (ICC) works with CDC for ride comfort. 5-zone climatronic

SAFETY

Airbags	7 airbags: front, side, rear, front center, head airbag system
Driving Aids	NIO Pilot (ADAS) hardware (with sensors) 1 LIDAR, 5 mmWave radars, 7 8MP cameras, 4 3MP surround view cameras, 12 sensors. High Beam Control, Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane Change Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert with pedestrian and cyclist detection, Fatigue Driving monitoring, Side opening warning
Self Driving	Level-2 capabilities (driver must remain engaged) — NIO Pilot system
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). Forward recording camera (2160p)
39400 Nm/degree torsional stiffness
For European market

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