NIO EP9 vs SSC Tuatara

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

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SpecNIO EP9SSC Tuatara
Horsepower (max)1,360 hp2,200 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.7 s2.5 s
Top speed313 km/h532 km/h
Variants13
Body styleElectric hypercar prototypeTop-speed hypercar
GenerationEP9 (2016-2017)Tuatara
Production2016 – 20172020 – present
Length4,830 mm4,670 mm
Width2,010 mm1,989 mm
Height1,142 mm1,092 mm
Wheelbase2,750 mm2,670 mm

NIO EP9 vs SSC Tuatara: common questions

Is the NIO EP9 or SSC Tuatara faster?
The SSC Tuatara 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 NIO EP9 or the SSC Tuatara?
The SSC Tuatara makes more power: 2,200 hp (1641 kW) versus 1,360 hp (1014 kW) for the NIO EP9.
Is the NIO EP9 or SSC Tuatara faster on top speed?
The SSC Tuatara has the higher top speed at 331 mph (532 km/h), versus 194 mph (313 km/h) for the NIO EP9.
What is the main difference between the NIO EP9 and the SSC Tuatara?
The NIO EP9 is a electric hypercar prototype, while the SSC Tuatara is a top-speed hypercar. That difference in body style drives most of the others.