NIO ES8 vs Subaru Uncharted
The NIO ES8 leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
SUV
2026 ES8 Five-Seat Executive Premium
China · checked Sep 18, 2026 · nio.com
66/100#116 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Subaru Uncharted GT
1 of 6 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 9, 2025
68/100#44 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
ES8NIO ES8UnchartedSubaru Uncharted
- Rangeversion not named
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+450 kW· 300%
- Cargo space- best on this row+24.1 cu ft· 105%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- Top speed- best on this row+38 mph· 38%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | NIO ES8 | Subaru Uncharted |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | version not named | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | version not named | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | ||
| Torque | version not named | no data |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the NIO ES8 if
Pick the Subaru Uncharted if
- Higher overall score (provisional)
- Stronger on charging
Score by category
out of 100
NIO ES8Subaru Uncharted
Range
81- Different test cycles - not compared.76Charging
3242Performance
10087Practicality
9589
How much is each in the US?
NIO ES8
Subaru Uncharted
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 9, 2025 - Price checked Dec 9, 2025 - it may be out of date
media.subaru.com- 2026 GT
- $43,795
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- NIO ES8
- 407 miCLTCversion not named
- Subaru Uncharted
- 273 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- NIO ES8
- Subaru Uncharted
- 28 / 30 mincontested: sources disagree
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- NIO ES8
- NIO ES8
- Subaru Uncharted
- 150 kW
- Ahead by
- 450 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- NIO ES8
- 3.9 / 4.9 scontested: sources disagree
- Subaru Uncharted
Where next
Compare with others
NIO ES8 vs
- Subaru TrailseekerSubaru Trailseeker scores 3 higher
- Score
- 69
- Price
- from $39,995
- Genesis Electrified GV70Genesis Electrified GV70 scores 2 higher
- Score
- 68
- Price
- from $58,500
- Volvo EX40Volvo EX40 scores 2 higher
- Score
- 68
- Price
- from $56,545
- Ford Mustang Mach-EFord Mustang Mach-E scores 2 higher
- Score
- 68
- Price
- from $40,595
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 23 sources
Every source link (41)
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