NIO ES8

The passenger compartment of the ES8 remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy numbers showed good protection of the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger. NIO showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sitting in different positions. Analysis of the deceleration of the impact trolley during the test, and analysis of the deformable barrier after the test, revealed that the ES8 would be a aggressive impact partner in a frontal collision. In the full-width rigid barrier test, good or adequate protection was provided to all critical body areas, for both the driver and rear passenger. In the film of the test, it can be seen that part of the B-pillar trim becomes detached during the test. This was due to incorrect re-fitting of the trim by the test laboratory after acceleration sensors were installed, and is not a characteristic of the vehicle. Dummy readings were unaffected by the detached trim and a re-test was deemed unnecessary. In the side barrier test, protection of all critical body areas was good and the car scored maximum points in this part of the assessment. In the more severe side pole impact, protection of the driver's chest was rated as marginal, based on dummy readings of rib compression. Excursion (the extent to which a body is thrown from one side of the vehicle to the other when it is struck on the far side) was marginal. The ES8 is not equipped with a counter-measure to protected against occupant to occupant injury in such impacts. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision. A geometric analysis of the rear seats also indicated good whiplash protection. The ES8 is equipped with multi-collision braking, to prevent secondary impacts, and has an advanced eCall system which alerts the emergency services of the vehicle's location in the event of a serious accident.