NIO Firefly to Launch 60-kWh Battery With 560 Km Range
The compact EV will gain a higher-capacity CATL pack on October 23 , improving long-distance usability for both new buyers and existing owners NIO will launch a 60-kWh battery pack for its small electric vehicle brand Firefly on October 23, offering new and existing owners a larger-capacity battery option. Pu Yang, Firefly's head of brand marketing, disclosed the plan at a user gathering in Zhengzhou, Henan province, on Friday. The 60-kWh pack is a long-life battery from CATL that will give Firefly a range of 560 kilometers, Pu said. The pack will be available to both new and existing Firefly owners , with details to be announced at the October 23 launch event, Pu added. Firefly supports battery swapping and currently offers only a 42.1-kWh battery pack. The larger option will expand the small EV's suitability for longer trips beyond its core urban commuting use. The 42.1-kWh pack uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry, while the 60-kWh pack is expected to use...