# Nissan NX8
The **Nissan NX8** is a mid-to-large five-seat electric SUV produced by Dongfeng Nissan, Nissan's joint venture with Dongfeng Motor in China, and offered with both battery-electric (BEV) and extended-range (EREV) powertrains. It is the third model in the joint venture's electric N-series, after the N6 and N7 sedans, and the first electric Nissan-branded SUV developed in China.[3](https://carnewschina.com/2026/01/28/nissan-nx8-electric-crossover-rolled-off-the-production-line-in-china/) Mass production began on January 27, 2026 at the Huadu plant in [Guangzhou](https://www.edgepedia.org/guangzhou), pre-sales opened on March 20, and the model went on sale on April 8, 2026 at a limited-time price of 149,900 to 199,900 yuan.[2](https://www.dfmc.com.cn/news/company/news_20260129_1203.html) • [1](https://www.dongfeng-nissan.com.cn/about/news/brand/2026/03/20260320) • [7](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzLhL9njPU0)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Mid-to-large five-seat new-energy SUV from Dongfeng Nissan; BEV and EREV variants[2](https://www.dfmc.com.cn/news/company/news_20260129_1203.html) • [5](https://www.sina.cn/gc/article/nimssst3592795.html) |
| Dimensions | 4870 × 1920 × 1680 mm, wheelbase 2917 mm[2](https://www.dfmc.com.cn/news/company/news_20260129_1203.html) |
| Platform | Tianyan (天演) architecture 2.0; 800V high-voltage platform with 5C ultra-fast charging, a first for a joint-venture new-energy SUV[1](https://www.dongfeng-nissan.com.cn/about/news/brand/2026/03/20260320) • [2](https://www.dfmc.com.cn/news/company/news_20260129_1203.html) |
| Battery | New-generation CATL lithium iron phosphate cells in the "Yundun" (云盾) battery[2](https://www.dfmc.com.cn/news/company/news_20260129_1203.html) |
| Pricing | Limited-time launch price 149,900–199,900 yuan; EREV from 159,900 yuan with 1450 km combined range[7](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzLhL9njPU0) • [5](https://www.sina.cn/gc/article/nimssst3592795.html) |
| Production | Huadu plant, Guangzhou, from January 27, 2026; plant capacity 600,000 units per year[2](https://www.dfmc.com.cn/news/company/news_20260129_1203.html) • [3](https://carnewschina.com/2026/01/28/nissan-nx8-electric-crossover-rolled-off-the-production-line-in-china/) |
| Overseas plans | Under consideration for Europe above the Ariya; exports to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and other regions planned from 2026[6](https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/nissan/369411/nissan-nx8-review-china-focused-ev-wont-make-you-sick) • [3](https://carnewschina.com/2026/01/28/nissan-nx8-electric-crossover-rolled-off-the-production-line-in-china/) |
## Position in the N-series
The NX8 is the third product of Dongfeng-Nissan's electric N-series, launched the previous year with the N6 and N7 sedans, whose cumulative sales had reached 52,769 units by the time NX8 production began.[3](https://carnewschina.com/2026/01/28/nissan-nx8-electric-crossover-rolled-off-the-production-line-in-china/) Together with the battery-electric N7 sedan and the plug-in hybrid N6 sedan, the NX8 forms what the joint venture calls a complete "new-energy family" product matrix intended to accelerate its electrification transition.[2](https://www.dfmc.com.cn/news/company/news_20260129_1203.html) It shares its platform with the N7 sedan.[3](https://carnewschina.com/2026/01/28/nissan-nx8-electric-crossover-rolled-off-the-production-line-in-china/)
The name follows the series' convention: the "N" carries the series' technology and selection standards, while "X" stands for exploration and unlimited possibility, accompanying Chinese families on journeys into the unknown.[1](https://www.dongfeng-nissan.com.cn/about/news/brand/2026/03/20260320)
## Development and production
The NX8 was engineered quickly by Chinese-market standards; Auto Express described it as "engineered at China speed in a couple of years".[6](https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/nissan/369411/nissan-nx8-review-china-focused-ev-wont-make-you-sick) It is the first model built on version 2.0 of Dongfeng Nissan's Tianyan (天演) new-energy technology architecture, which the company upgraded across four dimensions: powertrain, electrical and electronic architecture, space, and safety.[1](https://www.dongfeng-nissan.com.cn/about/news/brand/2026/03/20260320)
[Mass production](https://www.edgepedia.org/mass-production) started on January 27, 2026, when the first NX8 BEV rolled off the line at the Huadu No. 1 plant in Guangzhou, the joint venture's main production facility with an annual capacity of 600,000 units.[2](https://www.dfmc.com.cn/news/company/news_20260129_1203.html) • [3](https://carnewschina.com/2026/01/28/nissan-nx8-electric-crossover-rolled-off-the-production-line-in-china/) The first car carried a "000001" license-plate inscription, which the company presented as a hint of a sales goal approaching one million units.[3](https://carnewschina.com/2026/01/28/nissan-nx8-electric-crossover-rolled-off-the-production-line-in-china/)
## Powertrain and charging
The NX8 is offered with two powertrains. The battery-electric version uses an 800V high-voltage platform with silicon carbide technology and supports 5C ultra-fast charging, making the NX8 the first joint-venture new-energy SUV with 800V 5C capability; the battery pack uses new-generation CATL lithium iron phosphate cells in the "Yundun" design.[2](https://www.dfmc.com.cn/news/company/news_20260129_1203.html) • [4](https://chejiahao.m.autohome.com.cn/info/25175280) An extended-range (EREV) version pairs an onboard generator with the electric drive; it starts at 159,900 yuan and offers a combined range of 1450 km.[5](https://www.sina.cn/gc/article/nimssst3592795.html)
In Autohome instrumented testing, the NX8 accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.44 seconds and achieved a range-achievement rate of 89.5 percent.[8](https://www.autohome.com.cn/drive/202605/1314417.html?from=m&platform-key=pc) The battery charges from 30 to 80 percent in the fast-charging window specified for the model.[9](https://www.znissan.com/ProDetail.aspx?Proid=59)
## Cabin and driver assistance
The cabin is built around a dual 15.6-inch screen layout, a 2K central control screen and a matching front-passenger entertainment screen, running NISSAN OS 2.0 with five-screen linkage and the upgraded "Xiao Ni" AI voice assistant, whose vehicle-control capability improved by 25 percent.[10](https://chejiahao.autohome.com.cn/info/25410394) • [1](https://www.dongfeng-nissan.com.cn/about/news/brand/2026/03/20260320) The cockpit runs on an 8295P chip with four-zone voice interaction, and the audio system has 25 speakers including a driver's headrest unit.[4](https://chejiahao.m.autohome.com.cn/info/25175280)
**Comfort equipment** is extensive. The rear bench offers ventilation, heating, and massage, the front passenger gets a zero-gravity seat, and the driver-assistance hardware comprises sensing units including one lidar, eleven cameras, and three millimeter-wave radars.[4](https://chejiahao.m.autohome.com.cn/info/25175280) At launch Nissan said the NX8 comes standard with 71 high-value features across the lineup, which it presented as a first among joint-venture family SUVs in offering full equipment from the entry level.[7](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzLhL9njPU0)
A distinctive feature is the AI anti-motion-sickness system 3.0, which applies 16 countermeasures against travel sickness; a reviewer testing it in sickness-prone scenarios found it effective, and Auto Express headlined its UK-first drive as the China-focused EV "that won't make you sick".[11](https://www.sohu.com/a/1006313545_121124374) • [6](https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/nissan/369411/nissan-nx8-review-china-focused-ev-wont-make-you-sick)
## Market reception
The launch event in Guangzhou on April 8, 2026 announced the limited-time price range of 149,900 to 199,900 yuan and positioned the NX8 as a "spacious, five-seat smart comfort SUV" for the roughly 200,000-yuan family market.[7](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzLhL9njPU0) • [1](https://www.dongfeng-nissan.com.cn/about/news/brand/2026/03/20260320) According to a Nissan Taiwan investor presentation, the NX8 received 8,423 orders within 30 minutes of opening.[12](https://new.nissan.com.tw/nissan/home/download?f=YNM-260520-en.pdf&pp=financial) Chinese owner reviews score the model 4.4 to 4.7, praising comfort and space while criticizing reduced equipment on the entry version and occasional infotainment lag.[5](https://www.sina.cn/gc/article/nimssst3592795.html)
Reviewers note the NX8 targets comfort and space rather than six- or seven-seat layouts, four-wheel drive, or sporty handling, where rivals such as the Li Auto L6 compete.[13](https://club.autohome.com.cn/bbs/thread/0802b96ce8fadbab/116306620-1.html) • [10](https://chejiahao.autohome.com.cn/info/25410394)
## Export and Europe
In the United Kingdom, Auto Express reported that the NX8 is a flagship electric SUV intended to slot into the Nissan Europe range above the Ariya, with competitive pricing seen as a route to fleet sales and competition against Chinese importers; its reviewer judged performance fine and the ride comfort the model's standout quality, while questioning how the car would survive re-tuning for Europe.[6](https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/nissan/369411/nissan-nx8-review-china-focused-ev-wont-make-you-sick)
## References
1. [天演架构2.0四大技术进阶，东风日产NX8预售开启, Dongfeng Nissan official site](https://www.dongfeng-nissan.com.cn/about/news/brand/2026/03/20260320)
2. [东风日产NX8量产下线, Dongfeng Motor Group](https://www.dfmc.com.cn/news/company/news_20260129_1203.html)
3. [Nissan NX8 electric crossover rolled off the production line in China, CarNewsChina](https://carnewschina.com/2026/01/28/nissan-nx8-electric-crossover-rolled-off-the-production-line-in-china/)
4. [10万差价摸着理想过河！东风日产NX8到底行不行？, Autohome 车家号](https://chejiahao.m.autohome.com.cn/info/25175280)
5. [日产NX8真实口碑值不值得买？, Sina](https://www.sina.cn/gc/article/nimssst3592795.html)
6. [Nissan NX8 review: the China-focused EV that won't make you sick, Auto Express](https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/nissan/369411/nissan-nx8-review-china-focused-ev-wont-make-you-sick)
7. [Live Stream Replay: Nissan NX8 Launch Event, YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzLhL9njPU0)
8. [实测零百加速6.44秒！续航达成率89.5% 全面测试日产NX8, Autohome](https://www.autohome.com.cn/drive/202605/1314417.html?from=m&platform-key=pc)
9. [NX8 Extended-Range model parameters, Zhengzhou Dongfeng Imp. & Exp. Co.](https://www.znissan.com/ProDetail.aspx?Proid=59)
10. [2026北京车展：东风日产NX8和理想L6怎么选？, Autohome 车家号](https://chejiahao.autohome.com.cn/info/25410394)
11. [春卷又开车 | 不卷尺寸，只卷舒服的东风日产NX8试驾, Sohu](https://www.sohu.com/a/1006313545_121124374)
12. [Nissan Taiwan investor presentation (May 2026)](https://new.nissan.com.tw/nissan/home/download?f=YNM-260520-en.pdf&pp=financial)
13. [合资新能源"卷王"？2026款日产NX8优缺点, Autohome forum](https://club.autohome.com.cn/bbs/thread/0802b96ce8fadbab/116306620-1.html)
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