Overview
- Firefly began mass production of right‑hand‑drive models on November 18 and exported the first batch to Singapore.
- The brand targets 2026 launches in the United Kingdom and Thailand, with distributor agreements under negotiation.
- Nio says it will prioritize tariff‑free right‑hand‑drive markets such as Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia to build volume.
- European Commission tariffs have lifted Firefly’s EU price to about €29,900 and slowed rollout, though deliveries are slated to start soon in five additional EU countries.
- In Singapore, Firefly will be positioned as a boutique compact priced above BYD’s Dolphin, and Nio is shifting overseas to a hybrid sales model that uses local dealers in new markets.