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5d ago

Nio Firefly Opens Orders in Europe as China Launch Nears

The budget EV brand begins sales in the Netherlands and Norway while deliveries in China are set for April 29, with European expansion delayed to Q3 2025.

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Nio's new EV Firefly.
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Overview

  • Nio's Firefly EV, priced from $16,400 in China, will launch there on April 29, initially with battery-included models only.
  • Orders for Firefly have opened in the Netherlands at €29,900 ($33,970), with test drives starting this summer; Norway orders will open in Q3 2025.
  • The European rollout has been delayed to Q3 2025 due to challenges in expanding sales and service networks in the region.
  • Firefly vehicles will be showcased in existing Nio Houses rather than standalone stores, marking a shift in the company's branding strategy.
  • Nio’s fifth-generation battery swap stations, supported by CATL’s Choco-Swap standard, will serve Firefly and the company’s other sub-brands globally.