NIO x Ornamental Conifer

Designed and hand built in England using knowledge and componentry from parent company NextEV’s Formula E racing program, the NIO EP9 is an all carbon fibre, all wheel drive, all electric supercar with 1,360 hp and a Nürburgring lap record to its name.

This example, one of just 16 planned, has been visually transformed by Ornamental Conifer, aka Nicolai Sclater. The British, L.A. based artist is known for his bold, heavily graphic portfolio incorporating elements of iconic vintage motorsports visuals, graffiti and traditional hand sign writing, as displayed in his exceptional work as Art Director with influential car culture-centric media agency Race Service in Los Angeles.

Constructed entirely of carbon fibre and utilising a chassis influenced by contemporary Le Mans prototype design, the EP9 comes with impressive credentials, including the capability to generate an unheard-of 3G of cornering force thanks to 2.7 tons of downforce at 150 mph. The top speed is 194 mph, and 0-60 mph takes about 2.5 seconds.

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