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NIO sub-brand compact EV  has officially launched its refreshed model today, focusing on offering more features at no extra cost to attract more urban commuter consumers Firefly, the sub-brand compact EV brand under NIO, officially launched its refreshed model today. The upgraded Firefly EV maintains its starting price while boosting motor power and adding some of the most desired features. The starting price for the base version of the new model, including the battery pack, is set at 119,800 yuan ($17,470). If consumers choose the BaaS (battery as a service) battery rental program, the starting price will drop to 79,800 yuan ($11,600) , with a monthly battery rental fee of 399 yuan ($60). The higher-trim variant has a starting price of 125,800 yuan ($18,300) for the full vehicle purchase. Under the BaaS program, the starting price for this version is 85,800 yuan ($12,470).  The new model adds a color scheme known as "Maillard," as well as a custom two-tone lower bumpe...

The Chinese Electric Vehicle (EV) maker unveiled the interior design details of the full-size Sport Utility ahead of its official debut and pre-sale launch scheduled for April 9 . The upcoming event will start at 7 pm Beijing time on Thursday, aiming to build market momentum for the model ahead of the Beijing auto show  Cockpit of the NIO ES9 NIO has officially released several images and the interior design details of its new flagship SUV, the Nio ES9, ahead of its official debut and pre-sale launch scheduled for April 9. As the largest and highest‑positioned full‑size SUV in NIO’s lineup , the ES9 not only surpasses the ES8 in exterior dimensions but also introduces significant innovations in interior design and smart cockpit interaction.  According to the official images, the NIO ES9 adopts the ‘Skyline’ cockpit design language first seen on the ET9, while the overall design tone remains consistent with NIO’s third‑generation platform’s minimalist style.  NIO ES9 ado...

NIO sub-brand compact EV  (Electric Vehicle) will launch an upgraded version of its currently sole model, the Firefly EV, on April 7, as the model approaches its one-year anniversary on the market . Firefly said in an official statement on Friday that it will hold an upgrade launch event next Tuesday, which will kick off at 7:00 pm Beijing time.  The brand did not provide further details on the upgraded model, but hinted that owners of the current model will also receive "surprises." The new model is expected to be equipped with a larger capacity power battery, and its motor power is also anticipated to see a significant upgrade.  The Firefly EV is the lowest-priced model under NIO , currently carrying an official starting price of 119,800 yuan ($17,420) including the battery pack in its home market of China. The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker launched the Firefly brand, its third brand after the Nio main brand and the Onvo sub-brand, at its annual NIO Day 2024 eve...

The Chinese Electric Vehicle (EV) maker officially launched on Thursday the 2026 editions of the ET5, ET5 Touring, ES6, and EC6 with unchanged starting prices. Nio's four updated models feature upgrades in exterior design, interior configurations, and smart assisted driving experiences  Updated NIO ES6 (left) and EC6 Nio officially launched updated versions of its "5566" lineup on Thursday. The 2026 editions of the ET5, ET5 Touring, ES6, and EC6 officially entered the Chinese EV market with unchanged starting prices. The starting prices for the 2026 ET5 and ET5 Touring remain at 298,000 yuan ($43,270) , including the battery pack. Their starting prices under the BaaS (battery as a service) program are both 190,000 yuan ($27,650). The updated ES6 electric SUV starts at 338,000 yuan ($49,185), while the EC6 starts at 358,000 yuan ($52,000). Under the BaaS program, they start at 230,000 yuan ($33,470) and 250,000 yuan ($36,280), respectively. Nio's four updated model...

The Chinese Electric Vehicle (EV) maker announced today that it will officially launch the 2026 ES6, EC6, ET5, and ET5 Touring on Thursday, April 2. These four updated models will feature design upgrades, enhanced configurations, and improved smart driving experiences 2026 NIO ES6 NIO announced on Wednesday that it will officially launch the 2026 ES6, EC6, ET5, and ET5 Touring on Thursday, April 2, updating its four lower-priced models. A launch event will begin at 6:00 pm Beijing Time on Thursday. The new models will see significant upgrades across three dimensions — design, configuration and intelligent driving experience — with special edition versions also set to debut alongside the standard lineup. As the core models in NIO’s sales portfolio, the refresh of the “5566” series is far more than a minor facelift. The most eye-catching upgrade lies in the social and visual dimensions of the intelligent driving experience. The 2026 ET5, ET5T, ES6 and EC6 will all come standard with the...

BMW has officially released images of the new China-produced iX3 Long Wheelbase, confirming the electric SUV's world premiere at Auto China 2026 in Beijing this April, with a Chinese market launch scheduled for the second half of 2026 with 900 km CLTC range  BMW has officially released images of the new China-produced iX3 Long Wheelbase, confirming its global debut at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. This electric SUV, tailored for the Chinese market, is set for launch in the second half of 2026.   The model is the first long-wheelbase all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle built on BMW's Neue Klasse architecture , and the brand's most localized China product to date.  Developed under the joint venture BMW Brilliance Automotive and manufactured at its Shenyang plant in Liaoning province, the iX3 Long Wheelbase — badged as the iX350L and carrying "Brilliance BMW" branding — extends the standard iX3's wheelbase by 108 mm to 3,005 mm , with all of the added length dir...