The NextEV Nio EP9 is an electric self-driving supercar that has a whopping 1,360 horsepower and an astounding 4,671 lb-ft of torque. Most recently, it was able to set two new production car lap records at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas.
According to a report by Road and Track, the EP9 was able to run around Nurburgring in 7:05. This record made it the fastest electric car to ever lap around the famous track.
Recently, the Nio EP9 was able to achieve a 2:40 lap time driverless around the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas. This record makes the electric supercar the fastest autonomous car to drive around the circuit. With an actual driver behind the wheel, the Nio was able to clock in at 2:11 with a top speed of 170 mph. This is faster than any other production car ever at the COTA.
According to CNET Road Show, the NextEV Nio EP9 has a carbon fiber monocoque chassis as its foundation. It also features four electric motors and four corresponding gearboxes that help the car deliver a net output of 1,342 horsepower and an amazing 4671 lb-ft of torque. All of this power allows the electric supercar to hit 60 mph in only 2.8 seconds. The quarter-mile is achievable in 10.1 seconds with a top speed of 194 mph.
The EP9 runs on dual lithium-ion batteries that charge in 45 minutes for a maximum driving range of up to 265 miles. It also has an active suspension system and a whole lot of downforce. Nio even claims that it is twice the amount used for a modern Formula 1 race car.
The NextEV Nio EP9 seemed to pop out of nowhere. It is a Chinese electric car startup which just opened an office in Silicon Valley. Nio will reportedly hold a launch event next month in Austin. Hopefully, more details will be available by then.
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