NIO · 🇷🇴 Romania
NIO ES8 (NIO EL8) in Romania — Local Name, Rules & Costs
In Romania, the NIO ES8 (蔚来ES8, Wèilái ES8) is sold as the NIO EL8.
What it is called in Romania
| Market | Badge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China (domestic) | NIO ES8 (蔚来ES8 · Wèilái ES8) | Domestic name |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | NIO EL8 | Market export name |
🇷🇴 Romania import rules at a glance
- Customs duty
- 10%
- VAT
- 21%
- Age limit
- No limit
- Emission standard
- Verify
- Drive side
- LHD
Romania is an EU member state — imports pay the common EU tariff plus national taxes, and cars first registered outside the EU need single-vehicle type approval.
- RAR single-vehicle type approval 2-8 weeks + ITP inspection
How to import this car into Romania
- Romania sets no age cap on imported vehicles — confirm current practice with your clearing agent before shipping.
- Complete single-vehicle type approval — Romania is an EU member state and applies the common EU regime.
- Budget 10% customs duty plus 21% VAT on top of the vehicle price.
- No drive-side conversion needed: Romania is a left-hand-drive market, same as China.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NIO ES8 called in Romania?
In Romania, the NIO ES8 (蔚来ES8, Wèilái ES8) is sold as the NIO EL8.
How much tax do I pay importing a NIO EL8 into Romania?
Importing a used NIO EL8 into Romania means a 10% customs duty and 21% VAT. Certification, inspection and registration fees apply on top.
Can I import a used NIO EL8 into Romania?
Yes, used imports are possible: there is no age limit on imported vehicles. Romania is a left-hand-drive market, so vehicles must be left-hand drive.
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FOB pricing, Romania market rules and landed-cost estimates for the NIO EL8 — via AutoGlobal.