McLaren P1 vs NIO EP9

How does the McLaren P1 stack up against the NIO EP9? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

McLaren P1McLaren P1
vs
NIO EP9NIO EP9
SpecMcLaren P1NIO EP9
Horsepower (max)903 hp1,360 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.8 s2.7 s
Top speed350 km/h313 km/h
Variants21
Body styleMid-engine V8 PHEV hypercarElectric hypercar prototype
GenerationP1EP9 (2016-2017)
Production2013 – 20152016 – 2017
Length4,588 mm4,830 mm
Width1,946 mm2,010 mm
Height1,188 mm1,142 mm
Wheelbase2,670 mm2,750 mm

McLaren P1 vs NIO EP9: common questions

Is the McLaren P1 or NIO EP9 faster?
The NIO EP9 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.6s versus the McLaren P1's 2.7s (0-100 km/h in 2.7s vs 2.8s).
Which has more horsepower, the McLaren P1 or the NIO EP9?
The NIO EP9 makes more power: 1,360 hp (1014 kW) versus 903 hp (673 kW) for the McLaren P1.
Is the McLaren P1 or NIO EP9 faster on top speed?
The McLaren P1 has the higher top speed at 217 mph (350 km/h), versus 194 mph (313 km/h) for the NIO EP9.
What is the main difference between the McLaren P1 and the NIO EP9?
The McLaren P1 is a mid-engine v8 phev hypercar, while the NIO EP9 is a electric hypercar prototype. That difference in body style drives most of the others.