NIO EP9 vs NIO ES8

How does the NIO EP9 stack up against the NIO ES8? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

NIO EP9NIO EP9
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NIO ES8NIO ES8
SpecNIO EP9NIO ES8
Horsepower (max)1,360 hp697 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.7 s4.0 s
Top speed313 km/h220 km/h
Variants11
Body styleElectric hypercar prototypeElectric three-row luxury SUV
GenerationEP9 (2016-2017)ES8 (3rd gen)
Production2016 – 20172023 – present
Length4,830 mm5,099 mm
Width2,010 mm1,989 mm
Height1,142 mm1,750 mm
Wheelbase2,750 mm3,070 mm

NIO EP9 vs NIO ES8: common questions

Is the NIO EP9 or NIO ES8 faster?
The NIO EP9 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.6s versus the NIO ES8's 3.8s (0-100 km/h in 2.7s vs 3.97s).
Which has more horsepower, the NIO EP9 or the NIO ES8?
The NIO EP9 makes more power: 1,360 hp (1014 kW) versus 697 hp (520 kW) for the NIO ES8.
Is the NIO EP9 or NIO ES8 faster on top speed?
The NIO EP9 has the higher top speed at 194 mph (313 km/h), versus 137 mph (220 km/h) for the NIO ES8.
What is the main difference between the NIO EP9 and the NIO ES8?
The NIO EP9 is a electric hypercar prototype, while the NIO ES8 is a electric three-row luxury suv. That difference in body style drives most of the others.