The Nio-backed Firefly EV revealed core specs in China as the car has applied for a sales license in China. This 4-meter hatchback designed for European markets boasts an RWD for 105 kW (141 hp) and a swappable LFP battery from Sunwoda.
Firefly EV was released at the Nio Day 2024 on December 21, 2024. The car started presales with a price tag of 148,800 yuan (20,800 USD). However, its specs remained undisclosed. On January 10, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) revealed the core specs of the Firefly EV as it applied for the sales license.
Firefly EV core specs
The exterior styling of the Firefly EV aligns with the model revealed during Nio Day 2024, despite some criticism. We will remind you that Chinese netizens compared the headlights and taillights of the Firefly EV with iPhone cameras. Back to the Firefly, its dimensions are 4003/1781/1557 mm with a wheelbase of 2615 mm. It has small overhangs of 680 and 708 degrees, respectively. The car’s approach and departure angles are 21 and 26 degrees.
For clarity, the Firefly EV is 287 mm shorter than the BYD Dolphin for European markets. In terms of size, it stays close to the Renault Sandero. Bearing in mind its compact size, the Firefly EV rides on rather big 215/50 R18 wheels. It has three rim design variants. The car’s curb weight is 1,492 kg. The gross weight reaches 1,875 kg. Five people can sit inside the Firefly EV’s cabin. The Firefly can be optionally equipped with a blackened roof.
The Firefly EV has a single TZ160S010 electric motor manufactured by Nio Technology. It sits in the rear axle and generates a peak power of 105 kW (141 hp). This e-motor is powered by the swappable LFP battery pack manufactured by Sunwoda. Its capacity has yet to be revealed.
Previously, it was revealed that the Firefly EV adopts a five-link independent suspension from Multimatic in the rear axle and the IPB system from Bosch. It has a 50-50 ratio weight distribution between axles and a 225-km WLTP range with a 75% charged battery. Other highlights of the Firefly EV include a 4.7-meter turning radius, a frunk for 92 liters, and a trunk for up to 1,250 liters. It has nine airbags and a torsional rigidity of 35,700 Nm/degree.
