What is the NIO EL8?
The NIO EL8 is a large, six-seat electric SUV with three rows. NIO, founded in 2014, describes itself as a smart electric vehicle company. The EL8 is part of its premium NIO range.
The EL8’s second generation, identified by the NT2.0 code, dates from 2024. NIO introduced the model for Europe with a choice of second-row layouts.
Engines and power
The EL8 is fully electric. European registration figures list versions rated at 300 kW (408 PS) and 480 kW (653 PS). The 300 kW version appears in 2025 registrations, while both outputs appear in 2024 registrations.
How economical is the NIO EL8?
The EL8’s combined European WLTP consumption is listed at 21.2–23.1 kWh/100 km, with CO₂ emissions of 0 g/km. These laboratory results can differ from energy use in everyday driving.
The EL8 recorded 182 EU registrations across 2024–2025. The largest individual version totals shown are 61 registrations for the 300 kW model in 2025 and 47 for the 480 kW model in 2024.
Where was the EL8 sold?
NIO announced the EL8 for European markets including Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway. It appears in EU registration figures for 2024 and 2025.
Questions and answers
How many seats does the NIO EL8 have?
The EL8 is a six-seat SUV with three rows.
What power outputs does the EL8 have?
European registration figures list electric versions rated at 300 kW (408 PS) and 480 kW (653 PS).
What is the EL8’s official energy consumption?
Its combined European WLTP figure is 21.2–23.1 kWh/100 km, with 0 g/km CO₂.