NIO ES8 vs Lexus RZ
The Lexus RZ leads on 10–80% charge. The NIO ES8 leads on cargo space.
SUV
2026 ES8 Five-Seat Executive Premium
China · checked Sep 18, 2026 · nio.com
66/100#116 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Lexus RZ 450e AWD (18 inch wheels)
1 of 12 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Oct 4, 2026
64/100#59 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
ES8NIO ES8Lexus RZLexus RZ
- Rangeversion not named
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row5 min faster· 14%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+450 kW· 300%
- Cargo space- best on this row+26.4 cu ft· 128%
- Power- best on this row+290 kW· 126%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | NIO ES8 | Lexus RZ |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | version: RZ 550e |
| Range (CLTC) | version not named | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | version not named | |
| Battery | version: RZ 450e | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 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 | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version not named | |
| Top speed | version: RZ450e "version L" AWD | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: RZ 500e | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: RZ450e "version L" AWD | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the NIO ES8 if
Pick the Lexus RZ if
Score by category
out of 100
NIO ES8Lexus RZ
Range
81- Different test cycles - not compared.75Charging
3235Performance
10087Practicality
9583
How much is each in the US?
NIO ES8
Lexus RZ
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Oct 4, 2026 - Price checked Oct 4, 2026 - it may be out of date
lexus.com- 2026 450e
- $50,895
- 2026 450e AWD
- $50,895
- 2026 450e Premium AWD
- $53,095
- 2026 450e Luxury AWD
- $58,395
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- NIO ES8
- 407 miCLTCversion not named
- Lexus RZ
- 264 miEPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Lexus RZLexus RZ
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Lexus RZ
- NIO ES8
- Lexus RZ
- Ahead by
- 5 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- NIO ES8
- NIO ES8
- Lexus RZ
- Ahead by
- 450 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- NIO ES8
- 3.9 / 4.9 scontested: sources disagree
- Lexus RZ
Where next
Compare with others
NIO ES8 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 40 sources
Every source link (84)
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