The Firefly EV hatchback from Nio will start deliveries in Norway and the Netherlands on August 14. Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Poland, and Romania will follow shortly after. The Firefly EV is a small car aimed at urban mobility with a 42.1 kWh battery and a 141 hp e-motor.
The Firefly EV was launched in China on April 19, 2025, with a price range of 119,800 – 125,800 yuan (16,610 – 17,440 USD). On June 24, Firefly launched the Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) plan for this model, slicing the car’s starting price by 30% to 79,800 yuan (11,065 USD).
On July 26, Firefly officials shared that the brand’s first models hit the 10,000-unit delivery milestone. According to China EV DataTracker, Nio sold 7,843 Firefly EVs from April to June. It means the automaker sold over 2,000 units of this funky hatchback in July domestically. To further enhance the Firefly EV sales volume, Nio plans to launch it overseas. Norway and the Netherlands will become its first two markets outside China.
Firefly EV in Norway and the Netherlands
On August 4, Nio held the 10th anniversary of its design center in Munich. During the event, the Chinese automaker shared that it will begin deliveries of the Firefly EV in Norway and the Netherlands on August 14. Last month, Nio registered six Firefly EVs in Norway, according to the Elbilstatistikk. These are highly likely cars for test drives and static displays.
Firefly officials previously shared that the Firefly EV will be available in Norway for 279,900 NOK. It is around 27,280 USD or 23,570 EUR. So, this model will be 64.2% more expensive than in China. There is no information about the availability of the BaaS purchase program for the Firefly EV in Norway and the Netherlands.
Firefly shared on social media that their first model will enter other European countries in 2025 and 2026. The list includes Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Poland, and Romania. There is no information about this model’s pricing for the mentioned markets. It was previously reported that the Firefly EV will enter the UK in 2025. However, this information wasn’t officially proven.
More about the Firefly EV
The Firefly EV is a small hatchback with distinguishing headlights made of three round units. It also has a blackened roof, retractable door handles, and short bumpers. This EV has dimensions of 4003/1781/1557 mm and a wheelbase of 2,615 mm. The Firefly is 145 mm longer than the Spotlight Automotive-made Mini Cooper.
The Firefly EV’s center console has a 13.2-inch floating screen and a 6-inch LCD instrument panel. The car’s gear shifter sits behind the wheel. Other features of the Nio’s hatchback include 9 airbags, 14 speakers, a fragrance system, and 256-color ambient lighting.
The Firefly EV comes standard with a 105 kW (141 hp). This e-motor helps the Nio’s hatchback to speed up to 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds. Thanks to a 42.1 kWh battery, this EV can run up to 420 km on a single charge (CLTC conditions).
