Nio held a specialized event, Nio Day 2024, during which it officially unveiled its third and most affordable brand, Firefly. At the same time, the first car under the new brand was presented. The compact city electric vehicle has the same name – simply Firefly.
Firefly is a compact five-door hatchback with a modern and minimalist design. It has a short hood and a slightly sloping roof, which gives it a sporty look. The recessed door handles and small exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals are supposed to provide better aerodynamics.
Round headlights with three sections create a unique and recognizable look. Similar to the headlights, the taillights are also round and made in three sections, they are located on the rear pillars. The images also show a panoramic roof, a short roof antenna, and rather large wheels with light alloy wheels for a compact car. Behind is a compact trunk with a small spoiler on the top of the door. However, information about its useful volume is limited. It is known that with the rear seats folded down, the trunk volume is 1,250 liters, but it is not known how much is available when there are passengers in the rear seats. An additional 92-liter luggage compartment is located under the hood.
In general, Nio has not yet published the dimensions of the Firefly or any other characteristics of the electric vehicle. However, the company claims that its turning radius is only 4.7 meters, making the car ideal for urban use, providing maneuverability in dense urban environments.
Nio founder and CEO William Lee said that Firefly is smaller than a Smart and smarter than a Mini. The electric car is designed to meet the latest five-star safety ratings in both China and Europe.
Nio previously promised to launch an affordable Firefly brand in Europe in 2025. Despite the lack of detailed specifications, the company has already started accepting pre-orders for this car at a price of €18.4 thousand. Although it is unclear whether this price includes a battery or not, as Firefly will have its own battery replacement stations across China. Sales will start in April next year, and the car will also enter the European market.
Source: arenaev