[Firefly] News & Updates

NIO Firefly Recalls 686 Vehicles Over Steering-Assist Failure Risk, Free Harness Inspection and Replacement

On September 18, the State Administration for Market Regulation issued a notice that NIO's Firefly is recalling 686 electric vehicles produced between March 20 and April 2, 2026, under recall number S2026M0114V because the steering column torque sensor wiring harness may interfere with the rotor and, in extreme cases, cause a loss of steering assist. NIO will inspect the harness free of charge and replace it as needed, and will notify owners via the App, text message, and phone. In terms of deliveries, Firefly delivered 5,852 vehicles in August, up 34.65% year on year, with cumulative deliveries of 40,795 in the first eight months of this year. The recall is limited in scale, but during the brand's ramp-up period it remains a test of quality control and user trust.

3137 hours ago

XPeng Lands First Megawatt Flash Charging Station in Hong Kong, Co-Built and Open to All Brands

On September 15, XPeng Group's first global megawatt flash-charging station was put into operation in Hong Kong. Jointly built by XPeng and Halo and open to owners of all brands, it has become a new example of Chinese automakers' overseas charging network layout. On the same day, the China EV100 Research Institute said that during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, exports plus overseas production should shift from speed to quality, with a reasonable target of 10 million to 15 million vehicles per year. It forecast that NEV sales in 2026 will be about 18.4 million units, with a penetration rate of about 55%. The charging network needs to match the pace of exports and local power and site conditions.

4033 days ago

William Li internal speech: NIO to focus on core business, premium, core markets for next three years

NIO founder William Li said in an internal speech on September 8 that the company will focus on its core business, the premium market, and core markets over the next three years, and confirmed the launch of an important new model in 2027. Onvo will release a strategic new product, while Firefly currently has no plan for a second vehicle. NIO's second-quarter revenue was RMB 32.14 billion, up 69.1% year over year, with vehicle margin at 18.5% and a GAAP net loss of RMB 528 million; revenue from services and community business in the first half was RMB 5.8 billion. Li said embodied AI will be pursued long term as a strategic investment and is not listed as a core business.

1935 days ago

NIO Signs Silk Road Challenge 2026, to Provide 14 EVs

NIO signed a cooperation framework agreement with the 2026 Silk Road Challenge and will provide 14 pure electric vehicles and full-service support throughout. The fleet consists of five models: ES8, ES6, ET5 Touring, and Onvo L90 and L80. It will depart from Xi'an on September 16 for Budapest, lasting 41 days, crossing 11 countries, and traveling more than 20,000 kilometers. The China section relies entirely on battery swapping, with a route length of 3,605 kilometers and 33 battery swap stations. As of September 10, NIO had built 4,079 battery swap stations and 5,255 charging stations, with cumulative battery swaps exceeding 123 million.

2846 days ago

Nio's 4,000th Swap Station Goes Live Aug 7, Supporting 3 Brands

Nio's first fifth-generation battery swap station will go into operation on August 7 in Quanzhou, becoming the 4,000th swap station in China. The new station supports Nio, Onvo and Firefly brands, with rebuilt architecture accommodating wheelbases from 4.003m to 5.3m.

23547 days ago

Firefly Halo Series Debuts: Redefining Urban Mobility with "Inner Glow" Design Philosophy

Nio's premium compact EV brand Firefly unveiled the new Halo series, with the first model making its debut on July 20 in Shanghai. The series is driven by design-centric development, inspired by the "Inner Glow" aesthetics of the blue ghost firefly, marking Firefly's strategic shift from a single-model lineup to a multi-model portfolio.

31253 days ago

NIO's FIREFLY Habitat Debuts with Four Green Exterior Solutions

NIO's FIREFLY brand launched the Habitat halo series on July 20, featuring an "inner glow" design theme, four green exterior solutions, and 25 cabin material upgrades. The edition targets the personalized compact EV segment.

49659 days ago

FIREFLY Debuts Halo Series: Four Green Shades Redefine Personalized EVs

NIO's FIREFLY brand launched the first Halo series model "Habitat" on July 20, featuring an "inner glow" design theme with four green shades, a seven-layer metallic paint process, and 25 interior modifications.

25260 days ago

Nio Firefly Cumulative Deliveries Surpass 70,000 Units with 272% H1 Growth

Nio's sub-brand Firefly announced on July 16, 2026, that cumulative deliveries have surpassed 70,000 units. In the first half of 2026, Nio's three-brand portfolio delivered a combined 191,123 vehicles, up 67.4% year-over-year, with Firefly contributing 29,172 units — a staggering 271.9% increase — emerging as the group's fastest-growing brand.

61863 days ago

NIO's firefly Launches RHD Model in Thailand at 799,000 THB, Expanding Southeast Asia Footprint

NIO's firefly brand launched its RHD electric hatchback in Thailand at the 47th Bangkok Motor Show in March 2026, priced at 799,000 THB (approx. USD 23,800). Thailand is the brand's second Southeast Asian RHD market after Singapore, distributed by Thonburi BlueSky. The vehicle features a 105kW motor, 42.1kWh battery, 420km CLTC range, and L2 assistance. H1 2026 deliveries reached 29,172 units, up 271.9% YoY. This launch provides a replicable model for Chinese automakers entering RHD markets.

62473 days ago

NIO Delivers 40,597 Units in June, Setting New 2026 Monthly Record

NIO Company announced June 2026 delivery results: 40,597 new vehicles, a new monthly high for 2026, up 62.9% year-over-year. NIO brand delivered 21,908 units, ONVO 11,743 units, and Firefly 6,946 units. H1 cumulative deliveries exceeded 200,000 units.

37880 days ago

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