NextEV Launches NIO Brand and World’s Fastest Electric Car
- NextEV’s global brand NIO embodies the car company of the future
- Unveils the NIO EP9 electric supercar - the world’s fastest electric car
- NIO EP9 has beaten the fastest Nürburgring Nordschleife EV lap time, achieving 7mins 5.12s
November 21st 2017, London - Today, at a launch event at the Saatchi Gallery in London, UK, electric car company NextEV unveiled its brand, NIO. This visionary electric car brand will help users rediscover the ‘joyful lifestyle’ of car ownership by creating inspiring vehicles that deliver superior performance, a new benchmark for aesthetic design and unique user experiences.
Additionally, the company unveiled its electric supercar, the NIO EP9, which has achieved a new lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschliefe. On October 12th 2016, the EP9 lapped the 20.8km ‘Green Hell’ in 7m 05.12s, beating the previous EV lap record held, marking it out as the fastest electric car in the world. Additionally, on November 4th, it smashed the EV record at Circuit Paul Ricard in France, recording a time of 1m 52.78s, eclipsing the previous record of 2m 40s.
With four high-performance inboard motors and four individual gearboxes, the EP9 delivers 1-MegaWatt of power, equivalent to 1,360PS. The EP9 accelerates from 0-200kph in 7.1 seconds and has a top speed of 313kph. With an interchangeable battery system, the EP9 is designed to be charged in 45 minutes and has a range of 427 kilometres.
The carbon cockpit and chassis embodies a new approach to performance vehicle design to handle the physical demands of a car with 3G cornering capabilities, with added structural solidity and aero efficiency. The EP9 is capable of achieving 24,000 Newtons of downforce at 240kph.
The EP9 features a visionary integrated e-control structure and sensor system layout, which could fit the latest autonomous driving technology. Additionally, it utilises our intelligent, user-friendly interactional design concept, which provides a joyful experience for users with digital interaction and instant sharing.
NextEV Founder and Chairman, William Li, said: “Today we launched our electric supercar that broke the record at the Nordschliefe. The NIO EP9 was born to push limits and is the first stage of automotive production for NIO. It is a statement of our vision and technical and manufacturing capabilities. It is a best-in-class product that showcases what is possible with electric vehicles. We believe that when the car ownership experience exceeds expectations, electric vehicles will become the natural choice for everyone, leading to a more sustainable tomorrow. And with that, our vision of a blue sky will come true.”
Aerodynamics
- Underbody diffusor over complete vehicle length
- Active independent front flaps
- Dynamically active rear wing with three positions: parking, moderate downforce and maximum downforce
- Total down force at 240km/h 230 Kg
Dimensions
- Total length: 4.888 mm
- Total width: 2.230 mm
- Total height: 1.150 mm
- Dry weight: 1735 kg
Chasis
- Carbon Monicique Chassis
Powertrain
- Four e-machines close to the wheels
- Maximum power: 1.000 kW
- Nominal voltage: 777 V
- Max. e-machine torque: 1480 Nm (0- 7.500 rpm)
- Max. wheel torque: 6334 Nm
- Torque Vectoring
- Battery range: 437 km
Wheels
- Koenigsegg Aircore™ Super light hollow carbon fibre wheels with centre locking
- Front: 19” x 13”
- Rear: 21” x 10.5”
Brakes
- Front brakes – Ventilated ceramic discs Ø408 mm, 40 mm wide 6-piston
- Rear brakes – Ventilated ceramic discs Ø408 mm, 36 mm wide 6-piston
Wheels
- Front: 19” x 9.5”
- Rear: 20” x 12.5”
Tires
- Special designed tyres for NIO
- Front: 320/705 – 19”
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