240 km 
150 km/h 
8.1 Sec 
360 km/h
What is the Firefly EV
- Brand: Firefly, a new sub-brand of Chinese EV maker Nio, launched in 2024.
- Positioning: It’s a small/high-end electric hatchback aimed at urban and compact car segments (e.g. competing with Mini, Smart).
- Markets: Launched in China in April 2025; Europe rollout is underway (or being prepared) with several countries targeted.
Features & Other Highlights
- Swappable battery options / “Battery as a Service” (BaaS) model.
- Lots of storage: it has a frunk (~92 L) plus substantial cargo capacity.
- Design is playful & urban-oriented: short overhangs, compact size, smart styling touches.
- Safety: 9 airbags, good torsional rigidity. Suspension is rear independent (multi-link) co-developed with specialist firms.
Considerations / Limitations
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- Real world range will be lower than WLTP/CLTC numbers, especially in cold climates or with heavy use of heating.
- Charging infrastructure: although it supports battery swapping and fast charging, availability of swap stations may be limited depending on region.
- Price competitiveness may be affected by tariffs (for exported units) and import costs in foreign markets.
| Combined Efficiency | 172 Wh/km |
|---|---|
| Total System Power | 105 kW (143 PS) |
| Total Torque | 200 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.1 s |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Price & Regional Availability
| Country/Region | Price |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | — |
| 🇳🇱Netherlands | € 29,900 |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 279,900 NOK (~ € 23,500 ) |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | € 29,990 |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | — |
| 🇨🇳 China (Higher Spec Trim: Glowing / Faguang) | ¥ 125,800 (~ US$ 17,600) |
| 🇨🇳 China | ¥ 119,800 (~ US$ 16,770) |
| 🇨🇳 China (Special Edition: Nomadic Maillard) | ¥ 133,900 (~US$ 18,710) |
Prices shown are manufacturer’s recommended retail prices (MSRP) for the specified countries. They exclude indirect incentives and may vary by regional specifications and options. Values are subject to change without notice.
Real-World Range Estimates
| Condition | City | Highway (110 km/h) | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ Mild Weather (23 °C, no A/C) | 360 km | 215 km | 275 km |
| 🌦️ Average Weather | — | — | 240 km |
| ❄️ Cold Weather (−10 °C, heating) | 240 km | 165 km | 200 km |
Indication of real-world range in several situations. ❄️ Cold weather: “worst-case” based on −10 °C and use of heating. 🌤️ Mild weather: “best-case” based on 23 °C and no use of A/C. For “Highway” figures a constant speed of 110 km/h is assumed. Actual range depends on speed, driving style, weather and route conditions.
Long Distance Suitability (1-Stop Range)
| First Stop Distance | 168 km | First Stop Duration | 1h 32min |
| Charging Stop | 0km | Charging Stop | 15 min |
| Second Stop Distance | 89 km | Second Stop Duration | 48min |
| Total Distance | 256 km | Total Duration | 2h 35min |
| Weather | 1-Stop Range |
|---|---|
| 🌤️ Mild | 295 km |
| 🌦️ Average | 256 km → ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ❄️ Cold | 227 km |
The “long distance suitability” is a 5-star rating indicating how suitable a vehicle is for long trips. It’s based on the 1-Stop Range: total distance with one 15-minute fast-charging stop. 2025 thresholds: 0★ <200 km; 1★ 200–325; 2★ 325–450; 3★ 450–575; 4★ 575–700; 5★ >700 km. Half-stars interpolate linearly.
Battery Details
| Nominal / Usable Capacity | 42.1 kWh / 41.2 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery Type / Cathode | Lithium-ion • LFP |
| Architecture | 400 V |
| Cells / Pack Config | 112 cells • 112s1p |
| Form Factor / Name | Pouch • n/a |
| Warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
Charging Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Home / Destination (AC) | Type 2 (right-rear); onboard 11 kW. 0→full (to 240 km shown) ≈ 4 h 30 m; ≈ 54 km/h. |
| Fast DC (CCS) | CCS (right-rear); peak 100 kW; avg ~65 kW (10→80%). 10→80% ≈ 28 m (site-dependent), Charge Speed 360 km/h. |
| Plug & Charge | No data |
| Autocharge | No data |
| Battery Preconditioning | Supported; automatic when navigating to a DC fast charger. |
Actual AC/DC speeds depend on grid connection, site load, ambient temperature, cable rating, and initial state of charge.
Home & Destination Charging (0→100%)
Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always via a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the EVSE used and the vehicle’s maximum AC capacity. The table shows all options for charging the firefly; availability of 1-phase/3-phase connections varies by country.
| Europe — Type 2 (Mennekes IEC 62196) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charging Point | Max. Power | Power | Time (0→100%) | Rate |
| Wall Plug (230 V / 1×10 A) | 2.3 kW | 2.3 kW | 21 h 15 m | 11 km/h |
| 1-Phase 16 A (230 V) | 3.7 kW | 3.7 kW | 13 h 15 m | 18 km/h |
| 1-Phase 32 A (230 V) | 7.4 kW | 7.4 kW | 6 h 45 m | 36 km/h |
| 3-Phase 16 A (400 V) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 4 h 30 m | 53–54 km/h |
| 3-Phase 32 A (400 V) | 22 kW | 11 kW † | 4 h 30 m | 53–54 km/h |
† limited by onboard charger
Fast Charging (10→80%)
Connector: Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2). Rapid charging enables longer trips by adding as much range as possible in the shortest time. Charging power drops significantly after ~80% SoC; typical rapid sessions end at or before 80%.
| Charging Point | Max. Power | Average Power | Time (10→80%) | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCS 50 kW | 50 kW | 40 kW † | 46 m | 210 km/h |
| CCS 100 kW | 100 kW | 65 kW † | 28 m | 360 km/h |
| CCS 150 kW | 100 kW † | 65 kW † | 28 m | 360 km/h |
† Limited by vehicle. Autocharge: automatic session initiation at supported CCS stations (no data). Plug & Charge: ISO 15118 automatic session initiation (no data). Actual charging rates vary with temperature, battery state, site load, and driving style.
Claimed Charging Specs (Manufacturer)
Max. Power: peak power during session • Charge From/To: SoC window • Time: 10–80% duration • Rate: average charging speed over session.
| Max. Power | Charge From | Charge To | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 kW | 10 % | 80 % | 29 m |
Performance & Drivetrain
| Total Power / Torque | 105 kW (143 PS) • 200 Nm |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.1 s |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h |
| Drive | RWD |
Energy Consumption & Efficiency
| Standard / Basis | Range | Rated Consumption | Vehicle Consumption | Fuel-eq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Range | 240 km | — | 172 Wh/km | 1.9 L/100 km (veh.) |
| WLTP | 330 km | 145 Wh/km | 125 Wh/km | 1.6 / 1.4 L/100 km |
TEL = Test Energy Low | TEH = Test Energy High (if applicable). Rated = official figures incl. charging losses. Vehicle = calculated battery energy used for propulsion and on-board systems.
Real Energy Consumption Estimation
| Scenario | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Weather | 172 Wh/km | 250 Wh/km | 206 Wh/km |
| Mild Weather | 114 Wh/km | 192 Wh/km | 150 Wh/km |
Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold: −10 °C with heating. Mild: 23 °C without A/C. Highway assumes 110 km/h. Energy use depends on speed, style, climate and route conditions.
Safety Rating ★★★★★
| Region | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Europe (Euro NCAP) | 5-Star (2025) | Adult 96% • Child 87% • VRU 82% • Assist 86% |
| North America | — | NHTSA / IIHS — not listed |
| South America | — | Latin NCAP — not listed |
Regional safety ratings vary by test year and configuration; check Euro NCAP, NHTSA, IIHS, or Latin NCAP for official results.
Dimensions & Weight
| L × W × H | 4003 × 1781 × 1557 mm (width with mirrors 2013 mm) |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2615 mm |
| Weight Unladen (EU) / GVWR / Payload | 1542 kg / 1858 kg / 391 kg |
| Cargo Volume (seats up / max / frunk) | 404 L / 1253 L / 92 L |
| Roof Load | 0 kg |
| Tow Hitch | No • 0 kg unbraked / 0 kg braked • 0 kg vertical load |
| Turning Circle | 9.4 m |
| Platform | NIO FT1 • EV-dedicated |
| Body / Segment / Roof Rails | Hatchback • B – Compact • No |
| Heat Pump | No |
Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)
| Capability | Status | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) | Yes • up to 3.7 kW AC | Power external devices (via Type 2 adapter) |
| V2H (Vehicle-to-Home) | No | Home backup / whole-home power |
| V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) | No | Export to grid |
| BPT (Battery Power Transfer) | — | Umbrella term for bidirectional features |
Miscellaneous
| Seats / ISOFIX | 5 seats • ISOFIX × 2 seats |
|---|---|
| Platform | NIO FT1 |
| Segment | B – Compact |
| Car Body | Hatchback |
| Tunring Radius | 9.4 m |
| EV Dedicated Platform | Yes |
| Heat Pump | No |
| Roof Rails | No |
* = estimated value where indicated. Average energy consumption and range assume moderate driving style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.
Preceding Model
| Metric | — | firefly firefly (2025) | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Range (Combined) | — | 240 km | — |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.1 s | — |
| Efficiency (Vehicle) | — | 172 Wh/km | — |
First model year; no direct predecessor available.
1-Stop Range Definition ⚡
For vehicles without fast-charging capability, only the distance of the first leg is considered.
🚗 Driving Profile
- Begin with a fully charged battery
- Leg 1: Drive until the battery reaches 10% state-of-charge (SoC)
- Perform a 15-minute fast charge
- Leg 2: Continue driving until the battery again reaches 10% SoC
📋 Assumptions
- Driving speed, climate, and environmental conditions are based on Real Range Highway data
- No additional time required to initiate or stop the charging session
- The charging station always delivers the maximum power requested by the vehicle
- The battery is assumed to be in optimal health and condition
⚠️ Important Note : In real-world driving, it is practically impossible to replicate these conditions exactly.
This benchmark should therefore be viewed as a comparative metric, designed to evaluate vehicles under standardized conditions rather than predict exact trip distances.
5-Star Rating Definition
Assignment of Stars in 2025
- ☆ 0 less than 200 km
- ★ from 200 km to 325 km
- ★★ from 325 km to 450 km
- ★★★ from 450 km to 575 km
- ★★★★ from 575 km to 700 km
- ★★★★★ more than 700 km
Based on 2025 thresholds: 3 stars awarded for 490 km average. Half-stars interpolated. Vehicles with a rating between these values receive a rating based on a linear scale.
Fast Charging (10 -> 80%)
- Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
- Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
- Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80% Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%
