[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/nio-ep9-worlds-fastest-ev\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/nio-ep9-worlds-fastest-ev\/","headline":"NIO EP9: the world\u2019s fastest EV","name":"NIO EP9: the world\u2019s fastest EV","description":"Competition in the electric vehicle (EV) marketplace was always going to heat up, but some may have been caught off-guard with how technology has progressed so rapidly. Just a few months ago, the Tesla Model S became the fastest production car in the world, electric or otherwise. But\u00a0now we have this: the NIO EP9, which is out to steal some of the spotlight. It has already claimed the record for being the fastest electric car to complete the notoriously brutal […]","datePublished":"2016-11-30","dateModified":"2017-01-25","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/feature-43.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/feature-43.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/nio-ep9-worlds-fastest-ev\/","about":["SUPERCARS"],"wordCount":375,"keywords":["Electric Vehicle","EV","Hyper Car","NIO EP9","supercar","Tesla Model S P100D"],"articleBody":"Competition in the electric vehicle (EV) marketplace was always going to heat up, but some may have been caught off-guard with how technology has progressed so rapidly.Just a few months ago, the Tesla Model S became the fastest production car in the world, electric or otherwise. But\u00a0now we have this: the NIO EP9, which is out to steal some of the spotlight.It has already claimed the record for being the fastest electric car to complete the notoriously brutal Nurburgring circuit (7min 5.12 sec) and we ain\u2019t gonna lie – the numbers behind it raised plenty of eyebrows in the Motor-Vision office.Sheer ridiculousnessThe two-seater EP9 generates one megawatt of power, which is the same as Koenigsegg\u2019s One:1 megacar; in more widely recognised terms, that\u2019s the equivalent of 1,341bhp and that\u2019s not a typo. Oof!With that amount of power, 0-60mph is possible in 2.7 seconds, eventually reaching 194mph.In an extra dash of sheer ridiculousness, it can get up to 124mph quicker than most cars reach 62mph – 7.1 seconds – and it can be doing 186mph in 15.9 seconds. Sounds like something only the brave or brainless would want to try.Each of its four wheels has its own dedicated electric motor and individual gearbox. Its two lithium-ion batteries pack enough juice to provide 265 miles of motoring, which isn\u2019t a patch on the 381 miles possible in the Tesla Model S P100D, but these batteries can be turbocharged to full capacity in just 45 minutes. The car weighs 1,735kg, which – when you consider the batteries make up 635kg of that – isn\u2019t very much.Single-figure production volumeSadly, there are only plans to build 6 at the moment and manufacturing \u00a0will cost around $1.2 million (\u00a3970,000) each. Prices haven\u2019t been confirmed yet but going off its production cost, you can only imagine\u00a0the cost.What is NIO though? Yeah, we hadn\u2019t heard of them before either but it is a new sub-brand launched by Chinese parent company NextEV. \u00a0This car is only the beginning, if chairman William Li is to be believed.He said that the EP9 \u201cshowcases what is possible with electric vehicles\u201d and is a statement of the company\u2019s vision and technical and manufacturing capabilities.Translation: watch your back, Tesla."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Supercars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"NIO EP9: the world\u2019s fastest EV","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/nio-ep9-worlds-fastest-ev\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]