Hennessey Venom GT vs NIO EP9

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

Hennessey Venom GTHennessey Venom GT
vs
NIO EP9NIO EP9
SpecHennessey Venom GTNIO EP9
Horsepower (max)1,244 hp1,360 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.4 s2.7 s
Top speed435 km/h313 km/h
Variants11
Body styleLotus Exige-based hypercarElectric hypercar prototype
GenerationVenom GT (2010–2017)EP9 (2016-2017)
Production2010 – 20172016 – 2017
Length4,655 mm4,830 mm
Width1,958 mm2,010 mm
Height1,183 mm1,142 mm
Wheelbase2,784 mm2,750 mm

Hennessey Venom GT vs NIO EP9: common questions

Is the Hennessey Venom GT or NIO EP9 faster?
The Hennessey Venom GT is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.3s versus the NIO EP9's 2.6s (0-100 km/h in 2.4s vs 2.7s).
Which has more horsepower, the Hennessey Venom GT or the NIO EP9?
The NIO EP9 makes more power: 1,360 hp (1014 kW) versus 1,244 hp (928 kW) for the Hennessey Venom GT.
Is the Hennessey Venom GT or NIO EP9 faster on top speed?
The Hennessey Venom GT has the higher top speed at 270 mph (435 km/h), versus 194 mph (313 km/h) for the NIO EP9.
What is the main difference between the Hennessey Venom GT and the NIO EP9?
The Hennessey Venom GT is a lotus exige-based hypercar, while the NIO EP9 is a electric hypercar prototype. That difference in body style drives most of the others.