The price is for a new electric vehicle in the China.
The seven-seater SUV is a practical SUV for everyday use. The production model differs from the concept car presented in April 2017 at the Beijing Auto Show, both in size and technical equipment. The car is now 5.022 meters long and has a wheelbase of 3.010 meters. The body of an EV is made of aluminum, one of the toughest alloys in the 7003 series.
The new SUV is equipped with an all-wheel drive transmission based on two electric motors with a mutual power of 480 kW and a torque of 840 Nm. According to the declared performance characteristics, the NIO ES8 is capable of driving about 355 kilometers on a single charge (NEDC standard). The 70 kWh battery has a reserve for 2000 charging cycles.
The most important feature and competitive advantage of the model is that the owners of the electric SUV can use replaceable batteries. For this, the company has developed a special subscription system for the service of exchanging "sagging" blocks for a new one within three minutes, access to high-speed charging stations, as well as a cloud-based technical support center, which unites car owners and provides a constant online service while traveling.
Equipment Nio ES8 will delight owners with a rich package, which includes: a multimedia system and navigation using artificial intelligence NOMI capable of fulfilling the commands and wishes of passengers, a virtual dashboard, LED optics. Ventilated driver and front passenger seats. Equipped with a variety of electrical adjustments, heating, and a special retractable support for the legs of the front passenger seat. The dash panel, door inserts and armchairs are trimmed with genuine leather.
As befits a modern electric car, the package assumes the presence of an autopilot, which is called the Nio Pilot and is designed for manned control in traffic jams and on highways. Information for safe autonomous driving is read out using a camera installed under the windshield - it detects cars and pedestrians, including those walking on the sidewalk. In addition to it, the security complex includes four cameras around the perimeter of the body, radars, ultrasonic sensors and an electronic "eye" that monitors the driver's behavior. The system is controlled by a modern, efficient Mobileye Eye Q4 processor.
NIO ES8
Price: $65 000