NIO ES8 five-seat electric SUV debuts with 655 km range and lower price
The Chinese brand expands its flagship battery-powered lineup with a roomier cabin layout , lower entry cost, generous luggage capacity and advanced driver-assistance technology NIO is broadening the appeal of the ES8 with a new five-seat version, designed to make its large electric SUV more versatile and more competitive in the premium segment . The Chinese automaker officially unveiled the model on Thursday, with two trims available and deliveries scheduled to begin on July 10. The Executive Luxury version starts at 382,800 yuan, equivalent to around $56,340, when purchased with the battery included. Under NIO’s BaaS battery-subscription program, the price drops to 274,800 yuan. The higher-spec Executive Signature is priced from 422,800 yuan, or 314,800 yuan with the battery rented separately. That pricing places the five-seat model 24,000 yuan, or 5.9 percent, below the entry price of the third-generation three-row ES8 , which starts at 406,800 yuan. It is a strategic move t...