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 ternary lithium chemistry to provide more capacity within the same dimensions. 

The upgrade will give Firefly a choice of battery capacities, bringing it in line with the group's 2 other brands. The Nio main brand currently offers 75-kWh and 100-kWh packs, while Onvo offers 60-kWh and 85-kWh packs. 

Firefly celebrates its 90,000th vehicle delivery in Zhengzhou, Henan province, on October 16,2026.

The product update also comes as Firefly's deliveries grow. The brand said Friday that a ceremony marking its 90,000th vehicle delivery was held in Zhengzhou, Henan province, about 1.5 months after it reached the 80,000-vehicle milestone at the end of August.

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