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Nio launches Firefly EV with battery-swap tech
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Nio has launched a new model under its Firefly brand, aimed at competing with vehicles like BMW’s Mini and Mercedes-Benz’s Smart.
Priced at 148,000 yuan (US$20,284), the compact EV will be available for delivery starting in April 2025.
It features Nio’s battery swapping technology, allowing a depleted battery to be replaced in under three minutes, and includes self-parking capabilities.
Specific details about the driving range and interior features have not been disclosed.
Recent Nio developments
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20-Dec-2024 🚗 Nio aims profitability, global growth by 2026
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30-Sep-2024 🚗 Nio subsidiary earns $471m in funding
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21-Dec-2023 ⚡ Nio bags $2.2b investment from Abu Dhabi-based CYVN
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12-Jul-2022 📉 Nio hits back at fraud allegations, launches independent investigation
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| 07-Nov-2019 🚗 Nio, Intel’s Mobileye to bring autonomous cars to China, other markets |
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