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Nio’s Firefly EV Cleared for Sale in Australia

The certification signals the brand’s next expansion market with launch plans still to be set.

Overview

  • Australian Design Rule documents confirm approval to sell the Firefly, yet Nio has not detailed pricing, timing, or a local sales partner.
  • Government filings list two grades named MAIN and HIGH with 18-inch wheels specified as standard for Australia.
  • The compact hatch uses a single 105 kW/200 Nm rear motor with a 41.2 kWh battery, a WLTP range of about 320–330 km, and up to 100 kW DC charging for a 10–80% top‑up in roughly 29 minutes.
  • Based on Dutch list prices and rival RRPs, industry estimates suggest an Australian starting price in the AU$33,500–$38,900 range before on-road costs, which remains unconfirmed.
  • Rollout signals are mixed, with first-day European registrations at six units in the Netherlands and one in Norway, a 333-unit Nomadic Maillard edition selling out in 30 hours in China, and Singapore slated as the first right-hand-drive market in 2026 with RHD production reportedly due around October 2025.