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NIO Firefly vs Nio EP9

 
  NIO Firefly Nio EP9
Price $34,000.00 $1,200,000.00
Our Rating 5.5 5.8
Brand NIO NIO
Category Cars Cars

MODEL

Models NIO EP9 (Electric Performance 9)

LAUNCH

Announced December 2024 2016
Status Production (from 2025) Limited production (16 units, track-only)
Country of origin China
Base Price China: RMB 148,800
Europe: ~€29,900 (~$34,600)
Estimated over $1.2 million

PERFORMANCE

Power 105 kW (RWD) 4 electric motors, all-wheel drive, 1 MW (≈1,360 hp)
Torque 200 Nm 6,334 Nm (combined at wheels, torque-vectoring)
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. 8.1 sec 0–100 km/h in ~2.7 s
Max Speed 150 km/h 313 km/h (194 mph)

BATTERY

Capacity 42.1 kWh 90 kWh (approx.)
Tech LFP Liquid-cooled lithium-ion; swappable pack
Range 205 miles (330 km) 427 km (265 mi, NEDC)
Consumption 14.5 kWh/100 km High under performance driving (not publicly stated)
Recuperation Yes (regen braking)
Heat Pump
AC Charging 7 kW or 11 kW 45 minutes
DC Charging Up to 100 kW (10–80% in ~29 minutes) 45 minutes
Others Battery swap compatible
V2L (vehicle-to-load)
45 minutes

BODY

Type 5-door hatchback, 5 seats 2-door electric hypercar (track-only)
Platform Dedicated EV platform Custom carbon fiber monocoque
Dimensions Length: 4,003 mm
Width: 1,781 mm
Height: 1,557 mm
L: 4,881 mm / W: 2,233 mm / H: 1,150 mm
Drag Co-Efficient 0.278 Cd Not published; optimized aero
Wheelbase 2,615 mm 3,100 mm
Clearance Very low (track setup)
Weight 1,492 kg 1,735 kg
Suspension Front: MacPherson
Rear: 5-link independent
Push-rod suspension (race-style)
Wheels 18-inch (215/50 R18) 19" front / 21" rear racing alloys
Trunk/Boot 404 L, 1,250 L with seats down None
Frunk/Bonnet 92 L No usable space
Towing Not applicable
Others Tight turning radius (4.7 m) Active rear wing, carbon brakes

DISPLAYS

Centre Center Display: Central touchscreen for car settings
Driver's Display 6" digital cluster Digital race-style instrument cluster
Head-Up Not included
Others AI assistant “Lumo” Passenger display with real-time telemetry

COMFORT

Seats 5 2 fixed racing seats with harnesses
Roof Black contrasting roof option Closed cockpit (carbon fiber shell)
Parking Aids Automatic & remote parking None (track use only)
Connectivity Aster OS
14-speaker Dolby system
256-color ambient lighting
Extensive cabin storage (27 compartments)
Minimal, telemetry system only
Others No climate or infotainment; pure performance

SAFETY

Airbags Up to 9 None
Driving Aids Adaptive cruise
Lane assist
Auto parking
None
Self Driving NOP (Navigate on Pilot) support Capable of autonomous laps (COTA demo)
Crash Tests Designed for 5-star China & Euro NCAP Not applicable (track-only car)

Note

Others 35,700 Nm/deg torsional rigidity
Optimized for city use
RWD gives good handling balance
Supports NIO’s future 5th-gen battery swap stations
Lap records at Nürburgring (6:45.90), COTA (with and without driver), Paul Ricard, Shanghai
Symbolic of NIO’s EV performance vision
Not road legal
  NIO Firefly Nio EP9

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