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NIO ES8 Beats Audi e-tron In Bjørn Nyland's Range Test

But it falls behind the Tesla Model X and its own WLTP rating.

Nio ES8 range test (source: Bjørn Nyland)

Mark Kane Mark Kane

By: Mark Kane

Oct 19, 2021 at 12:59pm ET

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The NIO ES8, recently introduced in Norway, has been range tested by Bjørn Nyland and compared to Tesla Model X and Audi e-tron.

As it turns out, the 500 km (311 miles) WLTP rating for the 100 kWh battery version is not achievable, but in general the range is high, considering that it's a big, 6- or 7-seat SUV. Maybe the tested range was a bit low partially due to the 21" wheels and cold weather.

At 90 km/h (56 mph), the range is estimated at 397 km (247 miles), using an estimated 87.9 kWh of available battery capacity. The energy consumption stands at 221 Wh/km (356 Wh/mile).

Bjørn Nyland's range test runs until 0%, 0 km, ---, or equivalent appear on the display as he does not expect that regular drivers would go beyond "zero". The cars still have some reserve at that point.

Increasing the speed to 120 km/h (75 mph) will reduce the range by more than a quarter to 293 km (182 miles) and increase the energy consumption to 300 Wh/km (483 Wh/mile). Interestingly, it's lower energy consumption than the average in the 1,000 km challenge.

2021 NIO ES8 (100 kWh, AWD)

Results at 90 km/h (56 mph)

Results at 120 km/h (75 mph); up 33% compared to 90 km/h:

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Compared to the Audi e-tron 55 SUV, the NIO ES8 noted a bit more range and lower energy consumption, despite bigger wheels (21" vs 20") and colder weather. The NIO is also lighter - 2,580 kg vs 2,720 kg. On the other hand, Audi e-tron charges significantly faster, at around 150 kW (mostly flat), while NIO ES8 peaks at about 120 kW (not flat).

Audi e-tron 55 (SUV)

Results at 90 km/h (56 mph)

Results at 120 km/h (75 mph); up 33% compared to 90 km/h:

The Tesla Model X remains the range king of the big EVs with over 500 km (311 miles) achievable at 90 km/h, and over 400 km (250 miles) at 120 km/h. At least according to a test of LR Raven version with 20" wheels and in good weather.

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Tesla Model X LR Raven

Results at 90 km/h (56 mph)

Results at 120 km/h (75 mph); up 33% compared to 90 km/h:

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