Hennessey Blackbird vs NIO EP9

How does the Hennessey Blackbird stack up against the NIO EP9? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Hennessey BlackbirdHennessey Blackbird
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NIO EP9NIO EP9
SpecHennessey BlackbirdNIO EP9
Horsepower (max)850 hp1,360 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.5 s2.7 s
Top speed354 km/h313 km/h
Variants11
Body styleFront-engined naturally-aspirated hypercarElectric hypercar prototype
GenerationBlackbird (2029- )EP9 (2016-2017)
Production2029 – present2016 – 2017
Length4,600 mm4,830 mm
Width1,950 mm2,010 mm
Height1,140 mm1,142 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm2,750 mm

Hennessey Blackbird vs NIO EP9: common questions

Is the Hennessey Blackbird or NIO EP9 faster?
The Hennessey Blackbird is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.4s versus the NIO EP9's 2.6s (0-100 km/h in 2.5s vs 2.7s).
Which has more horsepower, the Hennessey Blackbird or the NIO EP9?
The NIO EP9 makes more power: 1,360 hp (1014 kW) versus 850 hp (634 kW) for the Hennessey Blackbird.
Is the Hennessey Blackbird or NIO EP9 faster on top speed?
The Hennessey Blackbird has the higher top speed at 220 mph (354 km/h), versus 194 mph (313 km/h) for the NIO EP9.
What is the main difference between the Hennessey Blackbird and the NIO EP9?
The Hennessey Blackbird is a front-engined naturally-aspirated hypercar, while the NIO EP9 is a electric hypercar prototype. That difference in body style drives most of the others.