NIO ES8 vs Rivian R1S

How does the NIO ES8 stack up against the Rivian R1S? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

SpecNIO ES8Rivian R1S
Horsepower (max)644 hp1,025 hp
0-60 mph (fastest)3.8 s2.5 s
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.97 s2.6 s
Top speed124 mph (200 km/h)130 mph (209 km/h)
Body styleElectric three-row luxury SUVElectric three-row luxury SUV
GenerationES8 (3rd gen)R1S (Gen 2)
Production2023 – present2022 – present
NIO ES8 specs →Rivian R1S specs →