NIO ES8 vs Volvo EX40
The Volvo EX40 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 Volvo EX40
1 of 10 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 13, 2026
68/100#46 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
ES8NIO ES8EX40Volvo EX40
- Rangeversion not named
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row7 min faster· 20%
- Cargo space- best on this row+32.6 cu ft· 225%
- Power- best on this row+335 kW· 181%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- Front trunk- best on this row+7 cu ft· 642%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | NIO ES8 | Volvo EX40 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | version: Single Motor Extended Range |
| Range (CLTC) | version not named | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | version not named | |
| Battery | version: Single Motor Extended Range | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | version: Twin Motor Performance |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: Single Motor Extended Range | |
| 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 | version: Twin Motor Performance | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | version: Twin Motor |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version not named | |
| Top speed | version: EX40 Core, Single Motor Extended Range, Electric (2027) | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: Twin Motor Performance Electric | |
| Weight | version: EX40 Plus, Twin Motor, Electric | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the NIO ES8 if
Pick the Volvo EX40 if
Score by category
out of 100
NIO ES8Volvo EX40
Range
81- Different test cycles - not compared.85Charging
3249Performance
10092Practicality
9560
How much is each in the US?
NIO ES8
Volvo EX40
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 13, 2026 - Price checked Aug 13, 2026 - it may be out of date
volvocars.com- Single Motor Extended Range
- $56,545
- Twin Motor
- $58,295
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- NIO ES8
- 407 miCLTCversion not named
- Volvo EX40
- EPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Volvo EX40EX40
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Volvo EX40
- NIO ES8
- Volvo EX40
- Ahead by
- 7 min
Fast-charge peak
- NIO ES8
- Volvo EX40
- 140 kWversion: Single Motor Extended Range
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- NIO ES8
- 3.9 / 4.9 scontested: sources disagree
- Volvo EX40
- 4.6 sversion: Twin Motor Performance
Where next
- Volvo EX40Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
NIO ES8 vs
- Subaru TrailseekerSubaru Trailseeker scores 3 higher
- Score
- 69
- Price
- from $39,995
- Subaru UnchartedSubaru Uncharted scores 2 higher
- Score
- 68
- Price
- from $43,795
- Genesis Electrified GV70Genesis Electrified GV70 scores 2 higher
- Score
- 68
- Price
- from $58,500
- Ford Mustang Mach-EFord Mustang Mach-E scores 2 higher
- Score
- 68
- Price
- from $40,595
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 23 sources
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