Comparison between:
- 2018 NIO ES8 70 kWh
- 2023 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2018 NIO ES8 70 kWh | 2023 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | |
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| Trim | 70 kWh | Performance AWD |
| Model year | 2018 (MY18) | 2023 (MY23) |
| Market | China | North America |
| Price | CNY 448,000 (PRC, Jul 2019) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | 7003 series aluminium alloy | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Deep Black Cloud White Sky Blue Star Ash Aurora Brown Morning Red Star Blue Nebula Purple | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Solid Black Midnight Cherry Red (Europe and the Middle East) Quicksilver (Europe and the Middle East) |
| Interior colors | Sports Grey Technology Black Urban Brown | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 6 / 7 | 5 / 7 |
| Length | 197.7 in 5022 mm | 187.0 in 4751 mm |
| Width | 77.2 in 1962 mm | 75.6 in 1921 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 83.8 in 2129 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 77.9 in 1978 mm |
| Height | 69.1 in 1756 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 118.5 in 3010 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm |
| Front track | 65.7 in 1668 mm | 64.8 in 1646 mm |
| Rear track | 65.8 in 1672 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm |
| Approach angle | 21.2 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 20.6 ° | - |
| Clearance | 6.7 in 170 mm | 6.2 in 157 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 41.0 in 1041 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 39.4 in 1001 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 56.4 in 1432 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 54.1 in 1373 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 53.8 in 1367 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 50.6 in 1286 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Trunk volume | 312.0 l 11.02 ft3 0.31 m3 | 854.0 l 30.16 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 873.0 l 30.83 ft3 0.87 m3 | 2041.0 l 72.08 ft3 2.04 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 117.0 l 4.13 ft3 0.12 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5423.37 lb 2460 kg | 4398.22 lb 1995 kg |
| GVWR | - | 5712.18 lb 2591 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
| Additional information | The 6-seater configuration was announced a year later - on December 15 2018. Trunk volume with the 2nd and 3rd seat row down - 1863 l for the 7-seater and 1903 l for the 6-seater version. | Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | 3D1 |
| Electric motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps | 202 kW 270.9 hp 274.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 5000 rpm |
| Torque | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb | 404 Nm 41.2 kgm 298.0 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | - | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | 3D3 |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Power | 240 kW 321.8 hp 326.3 ps | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6380 rpm |
| Torque | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 480 kW 643.7 hp 652.6 ps | 339 kW 454.6 hp 460.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 840 Nm 85.7 kgm 619.6 ft-lb | 623 Nm 63.5 kgm 459.5 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.40 s | 3.70 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 3.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 220.6 mi / 355.0 km | EPA, CMB: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km WLTP, CMB: 319.4 mi / 514.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 20 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 115 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 111 MPGe EPA, HWY: 106 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 17.3 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | - | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9.1 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Active air suspension Dynamic Suspension Damping Control (CDC) | Independent Lower suspension Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link Active air suspension Dynamic Suspension Damping Control (CDC) Independent | Independent Lower suspension Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 14.0 in 355 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.1 in 27 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.9 in 22 mm |
| Additional information | Brembo four-piston front brake calipers | Performance brakes |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 9.5Jx21 ET40 10.5Jx21 ET48 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/55R19 255/50R20 265/45R21 | 255/35R21 275/35R21 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 70 kWh | 82.1 kWh |
| Manufacturer | CATL | Panasonic |
| Model | - | BT42 (NCR21700A) |
| Type | NCM523 | NCA |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Battery cell format | - | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Battery voltage | - | 360 V |
| Energy density | 135 Wh/kg | 260 Wh/kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery heater | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | The battery is swappable. | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | GB/T 20234.2 AC GB/T 20234.3 DC | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 7 kW DC 90 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 90 kW, 0:47-1:00 AC 7 kW, 10:30-12:52 | DC 250 kW, 0:16-0:20 AC 11.5 kW, 6:00-7:28 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 360° HD panoramic image (S) Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (S) Automatic emergency braking (AEB) (S) Automatic parking (Autohold) (S) Body Rollover Prevention System (RSC) (S) Body Stability Control System (ESP) (S) Brake pad automatic replacement reminder (S) Brake Power Distribution System (EBD) (S) Burglar alarm system (S) Cruise control (S) Curved Auxiliary System (CBC) (S) Dynamic Wheel Torque Control System (DWT-B) (S) Electronic parking brake (S) Emergency Brake Assist System (EBA) (S) Enhanced automatic emergency braking - with bicycle identification (AEB-C) (S) Enhanced automatic emergency braking - with pedestrian identification (AEB-P) (S) Fatigue Driving Monitoring (DDD) (S) Forward Collision Warning (FCW) (S) Front and rear parking assist radar (S) 2 x front head airbags (S) Front row sensor (S) 2 x front side airbags (S) HD parking image system (S) Hill Start Assistance System (HSA) (S) 4 x ISOFIX child safety seat interface (S) Lane Change Warning (LCA) (S) Lane departure warning (LDW) (S) Level 2+ autonomous driving (S) Low speed sound outside the car (S) 5 x millimeter-wave radars (S) Narrow Road Assist (SDIS) (S) NIO Pilot basic functions (S) NIO Pilot full function (O) Pre-tightening force belt (S) Rear door child safety lock (S) 3 x regular cameras (S) 2 x side curtain airbags for all three seat rows (S) Side opening warning (SDO) (S) Steep slope descent system (HDC) (S) 4 x surround cameras (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (D-TPMS) (S) Tire repair kit (S) Traction Control System (TCS) (S) Trailer mode (neutral) (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (S) Vehicle blind spot monitoring (BSD) (S) 10.4-inch (1600 x 1200 px) multi-touch central control panel (S) 11.3 inch (1600 x 1400 px) 2nd gen multi-touch central control panel (O) 2 x 12V power outlets (S) 4G wireless network (S) 5W Qi wireless charging board with NFC support (S) 8.8 inch (1600 x 600 px) digital meter (S) Bluetooth 4.2 (S) Driver status detection camera (S) Enhanced Head-Up Display System (O) Forward driving recorder (S) 2 x front USB ports with one being USB 3.0 (S) High-performance intelligent gateway and FOTA remote upgrade capability (S) In-car Wi-Fi (S) Intelligent car finder (S) NIO OS and in-vehicle applications (S) NOMI AI system with voice recognition and voice positioning (S) 6 x personalized sound atmosphere modes (O) 2 x second row USB ports (S) 2 x smart keys with built-in Bluetooth and wireless charging (S) 12 x speakers with surround sound system (O) 7 x speakers with surround sound system (S) Wide angle camera in the car (S) 3-zone automatic air-conditioning (S) Exhaust vents on all three rows (S) Front seat ventilation (O) HEPA medical grade filter (with activated carbon) (S) In-car PM 2.5 sensor (S) Intelligent air purification system (S) Negative ion generator (S) Rear air-conditioning control panel (S) Smart filter replacement reminder (S) Second row seat heating (O) 4-way adjustment of headrests on front row (S) 4-way electric adjustment of lumbar support on driver seat (S) 4-way electric adjustment of lumbar support on front passenger seat (S) 50/50 retraction of the third row of seats (S) 6-way electric adjustment of front passenger seat (S) 60/40 retraction of the second row of seats (S) 8-way electric adjustment of driver seat (S) Driver welcome function (S) Front and rear adjustment of the second row of seats (S) Heated front seats (S) Parent-child mode seat layout (S) Second and third row 2-way adjustment headrest (S) Super-sliding passenger seats (S) 4-way electric adjustment steering wheel (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Multi-function leather steering wheel (S) Concealed sensor door handle (S) Electric panoramic sunroof and sunshade (S) Electric tailgate (S) Full car anti-UV insulation glass (S) Keyless entry (supports NFC) (S) Physical emergency key (S) Rain sensor wiper (S) Rear privacy glass (second, third row) (S) Roof rack connection (maximum load capacity 75 kg) (S) Anti-glare, automatic interior mirror (S) Anti-glare, heated side mirrors (S) Headlight level automatic adjustment (S) LED "heartbeat" tail light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED far and near light integrated headlight (S) LED fog light (with steering assist function) (S) LED reading light (S) LED smart wheel eyebrow light (S) LED storage space lighting (S) LED welcome lighting system (S) Smart 10-color ambient light (S) Sun visor mirror with LED lighting (S) Nappa Premium Interior Set with front seat leg support and massage (O) Perforated leather (S) | Aluminium alloy pedal (S) Tow hitch (O) 360-degree parking camera (O) Advanced collision avoidance (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) BLIS with steer assist (S) Collapsable steering column (S) Collision avoidance braking and steering (S) Cross traffic alert (S) Driver alert (S) Driver assist (S) Driver knee airbag (S) Dual-stage driver airbag (S) Dual-stage passenger airbag with active ventilation (S) Energy-absorbin interior (S) Evasive manoeuvre assist (S) Far side airbags (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front seat belts with electrical pre-cash tensioner (S) Front seat belts with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Inflatable curtains (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Outer rear seats with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) Pilot Assist (S) Rear collision warning/mitigation (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Road sign info (S) Side airbags (S) Side impact protection (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) Whiplash injury protection (S) 15-inch touch dispaly (S) 2 x amps (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) 13 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Three independently folding 2nd row seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Carbon fiber spoiler (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) LED fog lamps (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | The electric motor specifications are listed according to the MY Owner's Manual, where the minimum power is listed. Higher numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, and software tuning, among others. Rarely MCU2 with Intel Atom in the USA MCUZ / MCU3 - Custom AMD Ryzen YE180FC3T4MFG - Quad-core CPU with 512KB L2 cache per core and 4MB L3 cache - AMD Navi23 GPU (215-130000026) - 8/16GB DDR4 - 8GB GDDR6 - 256GB SSD - 10 teraflops processing power - LG Innotek ATC5CPC001 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module - Quectel AG525R-GL cell modem - SPC5748GSMMJ6 gateway - ADSP-SC587W SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 1 - AD21584 SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 2 - Realtek RTL9068ABD Ethernet switch 16V Li-Ion auxiliary battery - often mislabeled as 12V - made by CATL - Self-protection mode - Battery management system - LIN data communication - Four NMC pouch cells - 15.5 - 15.8 operating voltage - 6.9 - 7.5 Ah - 99 Wh - 3.7 V nominal - more than 2000 cycles - 1.8 kg / 3.97 lbs |
| 2018 NIO ES8 70 kWh | 2023 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD |