- The upgraded Firefly EV maintains its starting price while boosting motor power and adding some of the most desired features.
- This product refresh follows Nio's strong delivery performance in March and aligns with Firefly's strategy of continuous, incremental vehicle updates.
Firefly, the boutique compact EV brand under Nio Inc, officially launched its refreshed model today, focusing on offering more features at no extra cost to attract more urban commuter consumers.
The starting price for the base version of the new model, including the battery pack, is set at 119,800 yuan ($17,470). If consumers choose the BaaS (battery as a service) battery rental program, the starting price will drop to 79,800 yuan, with a monthly battery rental fee of 399 yuan.
The higher-trim variant has a starting price of 125,800 yuan for the full vehicle purchase. Under the BaaS program, the starting price for this version is 85,800 yuan.
The new model adds a color scheme known as "Maillard," as well as a custom two-tone lower bumper design.
In terms of smart configurations, the new model adds a blue indicator light for smart driving to enhance visual cues during driving scenarios.
The vehicle is now equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system and features automatic tilt-down and memory functions for the rearview mirrors, which were among the most highly requested features by existing owners.
The peak motor power of the updated model has been upgraded from the previous 105 kilowatts (kW) to 120 kW, shortening the vehicle's 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time to 7.9 seconds.
Notably, older Firefly users will also be able to receive the motor power upgrade through an OTA software update.
Accompanying the new vehicle launch is the Aster 1.4.0 software update, which brings a more personalized cabin atmosphere and enhances the fun of in-car interactions.
The new system also supports screen casting for Nintendo Switch devices, achieving a seamless connection between the in-car system and gaming devices.
In terms of driving assistance, the new system adds a tracking reverse function that can record the driving route within 100 meters. This feature can assist the vehicle in reversing accurately under complex road conditions.
Additionally, a newly added false acceleration suppression assist function is designed to avoid safety hazards caused by misoperation, thereby improving driving safety.
The release of the upgraded Firefly EV is part of an intensive product update cycle for Nio Inc and comes as the brand's first model approaches its one-year anniversary on the market.
The move comes as Nio's monthly deliveries show a significant improvement. The company delivered a total of 35,486 new vehicles in March, demonstrating strong sales momentum.
As Nio's pioneering brand for entering the international market, Firefly just reached the milestone of 50,000 cumulative deliveries at the end of last month.
Nio is also currently advancing the infrastructure construction of its fifth-generation battery swap stations network, which will be compatible with Firefly vehicles.
Just days ago on April 2, Nio launched the 2026 models of the Nio ET5, ET5 Touring, ES6, and EC6, with unchanged starting prices but upgraded configurations.
Following the launch of the updated Firefly EV, the Nio main brand will hold a technology launch event for its flagship SUV (sport utility vehicle) model, the ES9, in two days on April 9.
Another sub-brand, Onvo, will launch the 2026 L90 SUV on April 21.
The intensive product launches are also aimed at preparing for the upcoming Beijing Auto Show at the end of this month, where these updated versions will receive intensive exposure, thereby increasing visibility.
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