What is the top speed of the NIO ES8?
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The top speed of the NIO ES8 is 200 km/h. The NIO ES8 has dimensions of 5022mm in length, 1962mm in width, and 1756mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3010mm. It is a 5-door, 7-seat SUV equipped with a single-speed transmission for electric vehicles. It features a pure electric motor with 544 horsepower, a maximum motor output of 544 PS, a total motor power of 400 kW, and a total motor torque of 725 Nm. The front suspension is a double-wishbone independent suspension, and the rear suspension is a multi-link independent suspension. The tire specifications are 255/55R19.
I've driven my friend's ES8 a few times, with official top speed data showing 200 km/h. It's quite impressive for such a large SUV to achieve this speed, as the focus of a 7-seater electric vehicle is on practicality and comfort. However, when actually driving on the highway, the body feels very stable, and accelerating to 170 km/h still feels effortless. Just a reminder, electric cars consume battery significantly at high speeds. Last time I pushed it to 180 km/h, the range dropped by 30% directly. For long-distance trips, it's more cost-effective to drive at a moderate pace.
I'm quite into studying specs. The ES8 uses dual motors front and rear, with a combined power output of 480 kW. The top speed is limited to 200 km/h mainly for safety and range considerations. In performance mode, the acceleration is extremely forceful when you floor the pedal, achieving 0-100 km/h in just over 4 seconds. However, with the battery pack weighing over two tons, the energy consumption at 200 km/h is like opening a faucet. I once tested it on a closed track and could literally watch the displayed range dropping visibly.
As a car owner who frequently travels with my family, I actually don't pay much attention to top speed. The ES8 is completely sufficient for highway driving at 120-140 km/h when fully loaded, and the 200 km/h speed is more about performance redundancy. What we should really focus on in actual usage is the impact of tire pressure on energy consumption. Last time when my tire pressure was low, driving at 140 km/h noticeably consumed more electricity. Another small detail: low temperatures in winter can affect the battery's power output, which may slightly reduce the maximum speed at that time.