Lotus Theory 1
70 kWh
1000 hpElectricAWDAutomaticCoupe2024-present
Car comparison
Lotus Theory 1 70 kWhvsNIO EP9 NIO EP9 (1360 Hp) 4WD Electric
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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1360 hpElectricAWDCoupe2016-2019
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h2.5 s
- Fastest top speed335 km/h208 mph Unrestricted320 km/h199 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,600 kg3,527 lb
- Best overall score76/100
- Best performance score94/100
- Best economy score0/100
NIO EP9 NIO EP9 (1360 Hp) 4WD Electric
- Most powerful1,360 hp1,014 kW
- Best power-to-weight784 hp/t585 kW/t1.3 kg/hp
- Best practicality score39/100
Specification comparison
| Model | LotusTheory 170 kWh | NIOEP9NIO EP9 (1360 Hp) 4WD Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 1,000hp746kW | 1,360hp1,014kW |
| Curb weight | 1,600kg3,527lb | 1,735kg3,825lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 313 km/h194 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 31.6s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph Calculated | 36.2s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.5s | 2.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 6.4s Calculated | 7.1s |
| 0-60 mph | 2.4s Calculated | 2.6s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 9.5s Calculated | 9.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 625hp/t466kW/t283hp/1000 lb Calculated | 784hp/t585kW/t356hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Length | 4,490mm177in | 4,888mm192in |
| Width | 2,000mm79in | 2,230mm88in |
| Height | 1,140mm45in | 1,150mm45in |
| Wheelbase | 2,650mm104in | - |
| Front track | 1,720mm68in | - |
| Rear track | 1,700mm67in | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | LotusTheory 170 kWh | NIOEP9NIO EP9 (1360 Hp) 4WD Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 2.4 s | 2.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 2.5 s | 2.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 6.4 s | 7.1 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 22.3 s | 29.0 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 313 km/h194 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 1.7 s | 1.8 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.3 s | 4.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 6.3 s | 6.6 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 8.1 s | 8.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 9.5 s | 9.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 250 km/h 155 mph | 239 km/h 149 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusTheory 170 kWh | 1,000 hp 746 kW |
| NIOEP9NIO EP9 (1360 Hp) 4WD Electric | 1,360 hp 1,014 kW |
NIO EP9 NIO EP9 (1360 Hp) 4WD Electric has 360 hp more than Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh.
The biggest power difference is between Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh and NIO EP9 NIO EP9 (1360 Hp) 4WD Electric: 360 hp (268 kW).
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusTheory 170 kWh | 1,600 kg 3,527 lb |
| NIOEP9NIO EP9 (1360 Hp) 4WD Electric | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusTheory 170 kWh | Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph |
| NIOEP9NIO EP9 (1360 Hp) 4WD Electric | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 313 km/h194 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusTheory 170 kWh | 2.5 s |
| NIOEP9NIO EP9 (1360 Hp) 4WD Electric | 2.7 s |
Although NIO EP9 NIO EP9 (1360 Hp) 4WD Electric has more power, Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh and NIO EP9 NIO EP9 (1360 Hp) 4WD Electric: 0.2 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusTheory 170 kWh | 625 hp/t 466 kW/t 1.6 kg/hp |
| NIOEP9NIO EP9 (1360 Hp) 4WD Electric | 784 hp/t 585 kW/t 1.3 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LotusTheory 170 kWh | 1,000 hp 746 kW | 2.5 s | Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph |
| NIOEP9NIO EP9 (1360 Hp) 4WD Electric | 1,360 hp 1,014 kW | 2.7 s | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 313 km/h194 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| LotusTheory 170 kWh |
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| NIOEP9NIO EP9 (1360 Hp) 4WD Electric |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | LotusTheory 170 kWh | NIOEP9NIO EP9 (1360 Hp) 4WD Electric | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 1,000 hp 746 kW | 1,360 hp 1,014 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 2.5 s | 2.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 335 km/h208 mph Restricted 320 km/h199 mph | Unrestricted 330 km/h205 mph Restricted 313 km/h194 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,600 kg 3,527 lb | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Practicality |
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| Power-to-weight score | 625 hp/t 466 kW/t 1.6 kg/hp | 784 hp/t 585 kW/t 1.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh
- Is 135 kg lighter
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
Cons
- Lowest power
NIO EP9 NIO EP9 (1360 Hp) 4WD Electric
- Has 360 hp more
- Has 159 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Most powerful
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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