As the automotive industry is developing innovative solutions for futuristic cars as we speak, there are also several new companies on the car-manufacturing horizon that bring extraordinary vehicles. One of those avant-garde manufacturers comes from China and its name is NextEV. What they’ve prepared for their conquest of the car market is the NIO E9 electric vehicle (EV). So, what can well-off car lovers expect from this powerful racing beauty?
Record-breaking powerhouse
Unlike some other cars that have a four-by-four drive, the NIO E9 comes with four individual motors, as well as four separate gearboxes. That way, a driver sitting at the steering wheel can feel the joint effort of those solitary powertrain parts. To be more precise, the four motors generate 1,341 braking horse powers (bhp), which is equal to the unbelievable 1 megawatt of power.
With such a mighty powerhouse lying under the hood, it takes 7.1 seconds for the NIO E9 to go from 0 to 200kph. Also, it accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in just 2.7 seconds. However, when compared to its speedy next of kin, the Rimac Concept S, the NIO E9 drags behind for 0.2 seconds.
Nevertheless, it was fast enough to set the lap record in the category of electric vehicles at the Nürburgring race track in October. Read more about this pivotal achievement in a piece brought by Fortune magazine.
Durable, heavyweight batteries
Having processed the powertrain specs presented in the previous paragraph, every car enthusiast must be asking themselves the same question: how can an electric vehicle develop such tremendous power? The answer is simple – it’s powered by two large lithium batteries. An average drive per single charge is about 420 km, which makes NIO E9 one of the most durable cars on the market.
The negative side of the large batteries is its weight, which exceeds 1,700 kg. While batteries might last longer than average cells for electric cars, the weight seems to be a serious drawback. Does it really? Well, actually not.
Feather-light fiber construction
The engineers and mechanics from NextEV leave nothing to case. This is why heavy batteries don’t affect the aerodynamic features of this mean machine. First and foremost, the entire chassis is made of carbon, making up for sturdy batteries. Apart from that, the cabin is also dominated by that material.
What is amazing when it comes to the cockpit is that the seats were made entirely from carbon, as well. It’s interesting that the total weight of carbon used in this car is 364 kg.
Moreover, the rectangular-shaped wheels, paired with reliable, cutting-edge tyres also add to the aerodynamics of this ultramodern electric car.
Finally, this model shows off the downforce of about 24,000 Newtons when driving at 240 kph, as well as the adjustable splitter at the front, which all together contribute to its unparalleled aerodynamics.
According to the NextEV officials, the production of each of the six announced NIO E9 models will cost about $1.2 million. Although there have been no official reports regarding the price of those models, it’s clear that it won’t be lower than the production cost. As it seems today, this car will be available only to the minority of chosen car enthusiasts. Still, it doesn’t mean that an ordinary John Doe can’t attend a car show and at least sit in this electric colossus, to feel what it is like to be on the top of the modern automotive world.
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