Comparison between:
- 2019 NIO ES8 84 kWh
- 2026 Tesla Model Y L
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 NIO ES8 84 kWh | 2026 Tesla Model Y L | |
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| Model alias | - | Model YL |
| Trim | 84 kWh | L |
| Model year | 2019 (MY19) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | China | China |
| Price | CNY 498,000 (PRC, Jul 2019) | China 339,000 (CNY, Aug 2025) |
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 | Starry Sky Gray Pearl White Glacier Blue Car Star Diamond Black Flame Red Starlight Gold |
| Interior colors | Sports Grey Technology Black Urban Brown | Dark Premium |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 6 / 7 | 6 |
| Length | 197.7 in 5022 mm | 195.9 in 4976 mm |
| Width | 77.2 in 1962 mm | 75.6 in 1920 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 83.8 in 2129 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 78.0 in 1982 mm |
| Height | 69.1 in 1756 mm | 65.7 in 1668 mm |
| Wheelbase | 118.5 in 3010 mm | 119.7 in 3040 mm |
| Front track | 65.7 in 1668 mm | 65.2 in 1656 mm |
| Rear track | 65.8 in 1672 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm |
| Approach angle | 21.2 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 20.6 ° | - |
| Clearance | 6.7 in 170 mm | 6.7 in 169 mm |
| Trunk volume | 312.0 l 11.02 ft3 0.31 m3 | - |
| Maximum trunk volume | 873.0 l 30.83 ft3 0.87 m3 | 2539.0 l 89.66 ft3 2.54 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5423.37 lb 2460 kg | 4603.25 lb 2088 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.216 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. | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | 3D7 |
| 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 | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 5000 rpm |
| Torque | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 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 |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| 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 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 | 331 kW 443.9 hp 450.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 840 Nm 85.7 kgm 619.6 ft-lb | 493 Nm 50.3 kgm 363.6 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.40 s | 4.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 264.1 mi / 425.0 km | CLTC, CMB: 466.6 mi / 751.0 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 | CLTC, CMB: 12.8 kWh/100 km |
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 |
| Additional information | - | Speed-sensitive steering |
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 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 Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
| Additional information | - | Second-generation suspension system Continuous Variable Damping |
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 | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | Brembo four-piston front brake calipers | 4-wheel ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution Integrated Advanced Stability Control Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated regenerative braking system |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 9.5Jx19 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/55R19 255/50R20 265/45R21 V | 255/45R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 79 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 82 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 84 kWh | - |
| Manufacturer | CATL | LG Energy Solution |
| Type | NCM523 | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | - | 96 |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 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 | - | 357 V |
| Energy density | 135 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 | 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, 0:45-0:56 AC 7 kW, 12:00 | - |
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) 7 x speakers with surround sound system (S) 12 x speakers with surround sound system (O) 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) | 18 x -loudspeakers and 1 subwoofer (S) 16-inch central touch screen (S) 2 x 18-inch touch screens on the rear rows (S) Front and second row electronic adjustment (S) Front and second row heated and ventilated seats (S) Second row seats with lifting armrests (S) Third row heated and electronically foldable seats (S) |
| 2019 NIO ES8 84 kWh | 2026 Tesla Model Y L |