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Nio’s third brand has launched in China its first electric hatchback which shares the company’s name with a price range between 119,800 – 125,800 yuan ($16,770 – 17,600). Deliveries will begin on April 29. The Firefly will also enter Europe  Firefly is the third brand under Nio . Its first vehicle, the Firefly EV hatchback , was launched in China on April 19. Firefly's first model, which shares the brand's name, started presales on Nio Day 2024 last December . The initial presales price of this model was 148,800 yuan ($20,830). On April 19, Firefly’s price was sliced by 19.5% as it officially started sales in China with a price range between 119,800 – 125,800 yuan ($16,770 – 17,600). Nio will kick off deliveries of its first urban hatchback on April 29 .  Firefly, like other Nio’s models, supports battery swap , which means it can be purchased with a BaaS (battery as a service) battery rental option that allows for a lower barrier to purchase. Firefly didn't announce th...

Two months after initial details of the Firefly were revealed, the Nio-backed company has released new images and details of its upcoming EV that is scheduled to go on sale in China in April and expected to enter the European market in Q2 2025 Nio opened pre-sales for the upcoming Firefly EV during Nio Day on 21 December 2024 , with an estimated price of 148,800 yuan ($20,460) . Customers in China can place a booking with a 199 yuan ($24) deposit. Roughly two months after initial details of the Firefly were revealed, the Nio-backed company has released real-world photos and more details of its upcoming EV that is scheduled to go on sale in China in April.  In these newly released photos, the Firefly gets a cluster of three circular lights on each corner of the car, creating a distinctive visual identity. Moreover, both the headlights and tail lights feature a black trim piece that interconnects the lights for a unified look. Other design elements include a subtle kink in the...

A new regulatory filing published by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has revealed information about the battery pack and range of the first model of Nio's sub-brand Firefly: is powered by a battery pack with a capacity of 42.1 kWh and has a CLTC range of 420 kilometers  A new regulatory filing published by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has revealed information about the battery pack and range of the first model of Nio's sub-brand Firefly, after another filing a month ago revealed some core specs. Firefly's first model , with vehicle model number NAL7000BSEVY1, is a battery electric vehicle (BEV) that supports battery swap. The model is powered by a battery pack with a capacity of 42.1 kWh and has a CLTC range of 420 kilometers.  It weighs 1,492 kilograms , of which the power battery pack weighs 314 kilograms . This means that the Firefly model consumes about 10 kWh of electricity per 100 kilometers ...

On January 10, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT ) exposed the core specs of the Firefly EV as it applied for the sales license. The model measures 4,003 mm in length , it weighs 1,492 kilograms, is powered by a single electric motor with a peak power of 105 kW and is set to be officially launched in April  Nio has made a regulatory filing for the first model of its sub-brand Firefly, which is expected to go on sale in April . On January 10, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released its latest catalog of models that will be allowed to be sold for public comment, and Firefly's first model is included. Firefly EV was released at the Nio Day 2024 on December 21, 2024 . The car started presales with a price tag of 148,800 yuan ($ 20,300) . The model measures 4,003 mm in length, 1,781 mm in width and 1,557 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,615 mm . For clarity, the Firefly EV is 287 mm shorter than the BYD Dolphin...

Nio unveiled on December 21 in China, during Nio Day, the first EV under the new Firefly brand. The compact electric hatchback is named Firefly, as is the brand itself. Preorders have started in China at 148,800 yuan ($ 20,390). Firefly to enter European market in first half of 2025, Nio's Ceo William Li said  Nio unveiled on December 21 in China, during Nio Day , the first EV under the new Firefly brand. The compact electric hatchback is named Firefly, as is the brand itself. Firefly is a compact hatchback initially intended for European launch. However, after disappointing Nio brand sales on the Old Continent and incurring additional tariffs, the company decided to launch it first in China . EV’s main exterior design feature is a trio of circle lights with a black hatched grille. It has a short hood and a wide C pillar that seamlessly transitions into a roof. The EV’s turning radius is 4.7 meters , which is suitable for narrow European streets , according to Nio. Despite...

Firefly's first model will be launched in China in the first half of 2025 , with a launch in Europe likely a quarter later , Daniel Jin, president of the Nio sub-brand, said in an interview with local media. The recently launched Renault 5 and the future Volkswagen ID.2 could be the Firefly's main competitors , he said  Nio will officially launch the Firefly brand at the Nio Day 2024 event on December 21 , when the sub-brand's first model -- with the same name as the brand -- will also be unveiled. Firefly's first model will be launched in China in the first half of 2025, with a launch in Europe likely a quarter later, Daniel Jin , president of the Nio sub-brand , said in an interview with local media outlet 36kr , according to the text of the interview released today.  From day one, Firefly is positioned globally with a focus on Europe and China, and then a balance of other markets, Jin said in the interview, adding that a small car is the most universal globally. ...

Nio has unveiled for the first time logo of third brand Firefly, with the sub-brand set to be officially launched at the Nio Day 2024 on December 21 . The Firefly's logo, designed in the "Y" shape, is i nspired by the characteristics of fireflies : "small, agile, full of energy, and vibrant."  On December 18, Nio released the official logo of its third brand , Firefly, The Firefly's logo, designed in the "Y" shape, is inspired by the characteristics of fireflies : "small, agile, full of energy, and vibrant" According to the official description, the logo depicts a glowing firefly in flight , with the upper part resembling the firefly's wings, symbolizing freedom, and the lower part representing its flashing light, symbolizing inner strength. Nio's Chairman, William Bin Li , commented on the new brand, saying, "The essence of firefly is to shine freely . The brand offers a flexible and dynamic travel experience, with thoug...