NIO ES8 vs Subaru Trailseeker
The NIO ES8 leads on cargo space and battery warranty.
SUV
2026 ES8 Five-Seat Executive Premium
China · checked Sep 18, 2026 · nio.com
66/100#116 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
ET-HS AWD with manufacturer-option 20-inch aluminium wheels
1 of 6 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 4, 2025
69/100#43 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
ES8NIO ES8TrailseekerSubaru Trailseeker
- Rangeversion not named
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+15.8 cu ft· 51%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | NIO ES8 | Subaru Trailseeker |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | version not named | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | version not named | |
| Battery | version: Subaru Trailseeker AWD | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: Touring Leather | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: Touring Leather | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | version: Touring Leather |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | version not named | |
| Torque | version not named | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | version: Trailseeker AWD | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: Touring Leather | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | version: Touring Leather | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | version: Premium |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the NIO ES8 if
Pick the Subaru Trailseeker if
- Higher overall score (provisional)
- Stronger on charging
Score by category
out of 100
NIO ES8Subaru Trailseeker
Range
81- Different test cycles - not compared.76Charging
3243Performance
10093Practicality
9589
How much is each in the US?
NIO ES8
Subaru Trailseeker
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 4, 2025 - Price checked Dec 4, 2025 - it may be out of date
media.subaru.com- 2026 Premium
- $39,995
- Premium
- $39,995
- 2026 Limited
- $43,995
- Limited
- $43,995
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- NIO ES8
- 407 miCLTCversion not named
- Subaru Trailseeker
- EPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- NIO ES8
- Subaru Trailseeker
- version: Touring Leather
Fast-charge peak
- NIO ES8
- Subaru Trailseeker
- version: Touring Leather
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- NIO ES8
- 3.9 / 4.9 scontested: sources disagree
- Subaru Trailseeker
Where next
Compare with others
NIO ES8 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 12, 2026 · 23 sources
Every source link (43)
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