The Nio (EV Brand) Thread

Nio shows the new ES8's interior ahead of August 21 launch, and it's huge

Nio is launching the new ES8 on August 21, and ahead of that the brand is teasing various aspects of what will become the biggest electric SUV from a Chinese company.

The ES8's interior has been shown in official images, including details in the doors. There are apparently 120,000 stitches on the seats.

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Nio shows the new ES8's interior ahead of August 21 launch, and it's huge

This will be the biggest electric SUV from a Chinese brand.
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Nio reveals all-new ES8 with 900V tech and aggressive pricing

Nio has launched presales in China for its all-new, third-generation ES8. The new Nio ES8 is now much bigger, and it has been completely re-engineered, graduating into the large electric SUV category. Packed with next-generation technology, including a powerful 900-volt electrical system, the ES8 also comes with a unique pricing strategy that could make it an appealing choice for families ready to switch to an EV.

The most obvious update for the 2025 Nio ES8 is its size. The SUV now measures 5,280 mm in length, 2,010 mm in width, and 1,800 mm in height, sitting on a lengthy 3,130 mm wheelbase. To put that in perspective, the vehicle has grown by 181 mm in length and its wheelbase has been stretched by 60 mm compared to the outgoing model.

This unexpected growth spurt directly benefits passengers with a more expansive cabin. Nio is offering two interior layouts to accommodate different needs: a six-seat model arranged in a 2+2+2 configuration for easy access to the third row, and a more conventional seven-seat 2+3+2 setup.

The new ES8 is built on the same advanced 900-volt electrical architecture found in the company's flagship ET9 sedan. This platform supports a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain with an induction motor at the front axle producing 180 kW and 300 Nm of torque, and a potent permanent magnet motor at the rear delivering 340 kW and 400 Nm. The combined system output is 520 kW with 700 Nm of torque. All that power allows this large family vehicle to accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h in just under four seconds.

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Nio reveals all-new ES8 with 900V tech and aggressive pricing

Nio's new third-generation ES8 comes with a larger body, a high-performance 900-volt platform for ultra-fast charging, and a flexible pricing model starting from around {{$42,200}}.
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Nio’s Firefly hatchback heading to South Africa?

Chinese firm Nio seemingly has plans to introduce its fully electric Firefly hatchback in South Africa, though says launch timing has yet to be determined…

- Firefly trademark application pending in SA
- Various social-media pages set up locally
- Firefly hatch similar in size to Dongfeng Box

Will Chinese automaker Nio launch its new Firefly electric vehicle – which was recently named 2026 World Urban Car – in South Africa? Well, the evidence certainly suggests the battery-powered hatchback is planned for Mzansi, though the company’s head office in China told Cars.co.za that launch timing is “still to be determined”.

For the record, Shanghai-based Nio was founded back in 2014. The Chinese automaker unveiled Firefly as its 3rd brand as recently as November 2024, before revealing the eponymous 5-door hatchback the following month.

A year later, Nio displayed a right-hand-drive version of the Firefly at Auto Guangzhou in China, before launching this model in Singapore in January 2026 and then entering fellow right-hand-drive market Thailand in March 2026. That had us wondering whether SA was also being lined up.

So, we started digging. We soon discovered that Nio had filed to trademark its logo in South Africa as long ago as June 2021, with registration taking place in April 2024. Then, in May 2024, the company applied to protect the Firefly badge here in Mzansi.

Next, we came across the “www.niosouthafrica.co.za” domain, which was set up in July 2025 though has yet to go live (at the time of writing, anyway). Interestingly, a Johannesburg-based company called the Lebano Group is listed as the domain’s registrant organisation.

We then discovered Facebook pages created in the names of “Nio South Africa” (likewise set up in July 2025) and “Firefly South Africa” (established the following month), plus similar accounts on other social-media platforms. However, the last posts from the Firefly South Africa account went out in November 2025 – yes, some 7 months ago – suggesting the EV hatch was “coming soon”.


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