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Nio’s Firefly to launch $21K EV with swappable batteries April 19

Firefly, a brand under the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Nio, will launch its first model on April 19. Deliveries of the new vehicle will begin immediately after the launch.

The car will be positioned as a premium small vehicle within the price range of 150,000 yuan (approximately US$21,000). Firefly plans to establish initial pilot operation stations in key cities later this year.

Firefly vehicles will integrate into Nio’s fifth-generation battery swap network. They will use the company’s existing battery specifications and standards for swapping.

Recent Nio developments

Timeline
18-Mar-2025 🔋 Nio, CATL ink strategic deal on battery swapping
Nio partners with CATL to develop a battery-swapping network, with a 2.5 billion yuan investment to boost EV efficiency.
13-Mar-2025 📉 Nio lays off staff across key departments
Nio lays off about 10% of staff across departments, offering compensation and reassignment amid swift job cuts.
08-Mar-2025 💰 Nio secures $552m from two Chinese state-owned firms
Nio secures a $552 million investment, boosting its capital and shares rise amid ongoing government support.
20-Feb-2025 🚗 Nio denies job cut rumors
Nio denies rumors of a 50% workforce cut, calling them absurd, while promoting ongoing hiring efforts.
23-Dec-2024 🚗 Nio launches Firefly EV with battery-swap tech
Nio unveils a new compact EV under the Firefly brand, priced at 148,000 yuan, with battery swapping tech for 2025 deliveries.
20-Dec-2024 🚗 Nio aims profitability, global growth by 2026
Nio aims for profitability by 2026, targeting 220K vehicle deliveries in 2024 and expanding to 25 overseas markets.

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