Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Nio has recently launched its new affordable car brand Firefly. On this occasion, the company has also introduced its first electric car. The starting price of the Firefly Electric vehicle is said to be a little more than $ 20,000 (about Rs 16.5 lakh) in China.
Design similar to Honda E
At first glance, the design of the Firefly electric car looks quite similar to the Honda E. However, the Firefly car is slightly larger than the Honda E and its design appears more rounded. The special feature of the car is its unique lighting at the front and rear, which makes it different from other vehicles.
No information on specifications yet
At present, the company has not given much technical information about this car. Specifications like range, battery capacity and power of the car have not been revealed yet.
Battery swapping technology and BaaS service
However, the company has said that battery swapping technology will be used in the Firefly car. This means that you will be able to replace the empty battery of your car with a fully charged battery in a few minutes. Apart from this, Battery as a Service (BaaS) service will also be available with the Firefly car. Under this service, you will not have to pay the price of the battery while buying the car, but you will be able to take the battery on lease. This will reduce the initial price of the car.
When and where will it be launched?
The Firefly electric car will be launched in China in April 2025. After this, the company plans to launch it in Europe as well. It can be launched in Europe by the end of 2025. However, the price of the car in Europe is likely to be higher than in China.
Which segment will it compete with?
The Firefly electric car will compete with compact electric cars like Smart and Mini. With affordable price and features like battery swapping technology, the Firefly electric car can make a splash in the market.
The Firefly electric car can be a great option for those who are looking for an affordable and convenient electric car. It is expected that the company will soon give complete information about this car.
