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Entity Snapshot
The NIO ES8 is a suv BEV from NIO, listed from $57,130 ex-factory. CLTC range is 635 km from a 102 kWh pack with 520 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | 75 kWh / 100 kWh 标准续航 / 长续航 |
| Battery | NMC · 102 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 635 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 520 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | N/A |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $57,130 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | AWD |
| Motor type | PMSM + AC induction (dual motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 520 kW |
| Torque | 700 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.97 s |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | Yes |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link (air) |
| Brakes | Front ventilated disc / rear disc |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | N/A |
Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.
Dimensions & Logistics
| Length | 5280 mm |
| Width | 2010 mm |
| Height | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3130 mm |
| Curb weight | 2630 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 19.10 m³
- Length grade
- large
- 40HQ units (rack/crate)
- 1 unit estimate
Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.
Market Compliance & Export Profile
| HS code | 87038000 — 87038000 — electrically propelled motor vehicles (BEV) |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter required for EU; or OEM EU-spec port |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Network bands | N/A |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs CCS2/Type 2 adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate. |
China-market vehicles use the GB/T charging standard; EU destinations require a CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter or an OEM EU-spec port. Infotainment language and cellular band support are N/A where the manufacturer has not published export-spec details.
Estimated Landed Cost by Market
Estimated total import cost to each destination — duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight and compliance.
Confidence: Medium · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany
| Base price | $57,130 |
| Standard import duty | $5,713 |
| Countervailing duty | $13,009 |
| VAT | $14,412 |
| RoRo freight EV Hub estimate | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance EV Hub estimate | $350 |
| Certification EV Hub estimate | $3,250 |
| Registration EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Inland transport EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Estimated landed cost (total) | $96,863 |
Benchmarking Matrix
Same-segment, nearest-price competitors selected from the EV Hub catalog (517-vehicle pool). FOB column uses the ex-factory reference price.
| Model | Battery | Wheelbase | Fast charge | FOB (ref.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIO ES8 (this model) | 102 kWh | 3130 mm | N/A | $57,130 |
| Dayun Yuanhang H9 | 98 kWh | 3125 mm | 800V | $56,920 |
| Li Auto L9 | 52.3 kWh | 3105 mm | 25 min (20-80%) | $57,550 |
Source: EV Hub catalog (manufacturer specifications). Figures are for reference comparison only.
Data Sources & Verification
- ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
- ✓ EU Reg 2024/2754 tariff rates (standard & countervailing duty)
- ✓ Market VAT / GST rates (official legislation)
- ≈ RoRo freight
- ≈ Certification
- ≈ Registration
- ≈ Customs clearance
- ≈ Landed cost total · 40HQ packing
Data source: EV Hub catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21 · Confidence: Medium · Status: Pending review
Specifications
| Price basis | China ex-factory price (MSRP) |
| Powertrain | BEV |
| Body type | SUV |
| Range (CLTC) | 635 km |
| Battery | 102 kWh |
| Battery type | NMC |
| Motor power | 520 kW |
| Torque | 700 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.97 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h |
| Length | 5280 mm |
| Width | 2010 mm |
| Height | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3130 mm |
| Curb weight | 2630 kg |
| Efficiency | 16.6 kWh/100km |
Nio ES8 (starting at $57,130) is a SUV from NIO.
- Range: 635 km (CLTC)
- Battery: 102 kWh
- Motor power: 520 kW
- 0-100 km/h: 3.97 s
Overview
The NIO ES8 is an SUV battery-electric with all-wheel-drive from NIO. On landed cost for this SUV battery-electric, Germany’s estimate carries a 20.7% countervailing duty over the 10% base tariff — the lowest landed premium is Qatar at roughly +12.3% over base (about $64,166 landed). The $57,130 ex-factory price places this SUV battery-electric in the premium band. Specification highlights are a CLTC-rated range of 635 km, Double wishbone front / Multi-link (air) rear suspension, and 700 Nm of torque. This SUV battery-electric is positioned for families and commercial fleet operators prioritizing feature content.
Landed Cost by Market
Estimated landed cost to import this vehicle into key export markets, including import duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight, and compliance costs.
| Destination | Region | Total landed (USD) | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | EU | $96,863 | +69.5% |
| France | EU | $97,521 | +70.7% |
| Netherlands | EU | $98,280 | +72.0% |
| Sweden | EU | $100,984 | +76.8% |
| Denmark | EU | $104,414 | +82.8% |
| Spain | EU | $97,990 | +71.5% |
| Italy | EU | $98,888 | +73.1% |
| Belgium | EU | $98,030 | +71.6% |
| Austria | EU | $97,321 | +70.4% |
| Portugal | EU | $99,597 | +74.3% |
| Ireland | EU | $99,597 | +74.3% |
| Poland | EU | $99,452 | +74.1% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $81,661 | +42.9% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $78,662 | +37.7% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $70,277 | +23.0% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $67,435 | +18.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $73,434 | +28.5% |
| Israel | Middle East | $76,982 | +34.7% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $64,166 | +12.3% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $100,228 | +75.4% |
| Australia | Oceania | $68,693 | +20.2% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $71,072 | +24.4% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $65,779 | +15.1% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $70,635 | +23.6% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $99,821 | +74.7% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $79,586 | +39.3% |
| Mexico | North America | $106,456 | +86.3% |
| Canada | North America | $70,685 | +23.7% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $96,806 | +69.5% |
| South Africa | Africa | $88,354 | +54.7% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $57,130 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $5,713 |
| Countervailing duty (18%) | $11,814 |
| VAT (19%) | $14,185 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $95,442 |
Premium over base price: +67.1%