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firefly · 2025BEVBattery Electric
firefly
A compact electric hatchback with 330 km WLTP range and 100 kW charging
firefly is NIO's small-car brand: a roughly four-metre city EV with rear-wheel drive and a 105 kW motor, plus a 92-litre frunk, 404-litre boot, and a 29-minute 10–80% charge.
- TBA
- PLANNED KM
- 143
- HP
- 8.1s
- 0-100
- 100
- kW DC
A closer look
In detail
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Source: firefly official media
A clearer buying decision
Availability and regional dealers
We separate brand representation from confirmed model availability, so the page never implies an unverified launch.
Your market
Saudi Arabia
Not locally available
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Confirmed markets
No confirmed regional launch yet.
Through members' eyes
firefly firefly, as people actually see it
The photos above are the manufacturer's: studio light, retouched. These came off members' phones — in the street, in a showroom, in an owner's driveway.
Nobody has photographed this car yet.
The “first spotter” badge for this model is unclaimed — one person gets it, permanently.
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If it landed in your market at this price — would you buy the firefly firefly?
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Technical Specs
- Official range
- 330 km
- Real Range (Gulf-tested)
- TBA
- Power
- 143 HP
- Torque
- 200 Nm
- 0-100 km/h
- 8.1 s
- Top Speed
- 150 km/h
- Battery Capacity
- 41.2 kWh
- DC Fast Charging
- 100 kW
- AC Charging
- 11 kW
- Fast-charge time (10–80%)
- 29 min
WLTP
Price reference for comparison
A reliable Gulf price reference is not available for this model yet.
An in-app alert the moment a Gulf price appears.
In the Gulf
Pros and cons from Gulf-specific experience (heat · Ramadan · infrastructure)
Gulf Pros
- 330 km WLTP range in a city-friendly footprint
- A 92-litre frunk and 404-litre rear boot
- Rear-wheel drive, V2L, and 11 kW three-phase AC charging
Watch out for
- firefly has not announced a Gulf launch
- A 41.2 kWh battery and limited motorway range suit shorter trips
What sets it apart
Verified OEM technologies that make this model stand out — from crab walk to battery swap.
A 404-litre boot plus a washable 92-litre frunk
V2L supplies power to external devices
📖 Complete Owner's Guide for firefly firefly
Voice commands matched to the car's actual market and language · Gulf tips · hidden hacks · ADAS · quick tasks.
Guide to charging
What to know about charging your firefly firefly in the Gulf.
Home charging · AC
11 kW
~ 4 hours from 0 to 100%
Ideal for overnight charging. The right Wallbox power depends on your market's electricity supply.
Size your home charger →Fast charging · DC
100 kW
Fast charging in 29 minutes
Compatibility depends on the car variant's port and the network. Check the connector and operator app before travelling; heat may reduce charging speed.
Charging cost (estimate)
≈ 12.556 SAR
Full charge at home
An estimate based on home electricity rates in your market. Public charging usually costs more but is much faster.
Explore charging stations
Open the map to verify the connector, compatibility, and status source for each station before travelling.
Open the charging map →Practical tips for Gulf drivers
EV ownership in the Gulf brings heat, Ramadan, sand and long roads. These are general practical tips; each model’s experience depends on its variant and market.
Prayer times and charging
Choose a compatible station near your destination, and check access hours and operating status in the operator app before arrival.
Ramadan
Check station occupancy in the operator app and choose a quieter time when possible.
Sand and dust
Inspect the charge port and cooling vents after dusty conditions, and follow your car’s cleaning schedule.
Cross-border travel
For trips between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, use verified compatible chargers on your route, with a backup stop and a safe arrival reserve.
Insurance and maintenance
Compare insurance and maintenance schedules for the specific model and dealer. Prices and intervals vary between vehicles.
EV Gulf Score
63
/ 100
Heat range35%77
Charging25%42
Dealer support20%65
How the score works (published formula)
A weighted average of four pillars from catalogue data only: Heat range 35% (from the Real-Range Index), Charging 25% (power + 10–80% time), Value 20% (price vs its body-class median), Dealer support 20% (Gulf markets with an official dealer). A pillar with no data is dropped and weights renormalise — no number is invented. Pure EVs only.
Real-Range Index
77
/ 100
Summer real range · 45°C
214–264 km
Typically ~254 km — that's 77% of the 330 km rated range.
Derived from the official range with a real-world haircut + the published heat model.
Method & rankingBattery health
estimated97%Excellent
Expected capacity after 1 year of Gulf heat, by a published degradation model.
41.2 kWh
Battery registry — method & reportsAt 130 km/h189 km57% of the official figure — 209 Wh/km · modeled, not measured
Same speed, 45°C summer177 kmHeat Score 77/100 — Heat-hardy
10 minutes of charging+48 kmFrom the claimed 29-minute charge
A full charge at home≈ 4 hOn a 11 kW wallbox — one overnight
The Field · Real-world
Owner experiences
Real numbers from owners — not the manufacturer's brochure.
No logged experiences for this car yet — be the first to document it.
Log your experienceAfter-sales
Agent in the Gulf, not in your market
There is a factory agent in nearby markets — warranty usually does not transfer automatically, and servicing means moving the car. Ask before buying.
- Agent in Saudi Arabia
- None
- Vehicle warranty
- Not published
- Battery warranty
- Not published
Official agent in UAE
“Not published” means we could not find terms stated by the maker or its Gulf agent — not that the car has no warranty. We do not print an unpublished figure, because it is the one a buyer would plan around.
From owners and the community
firefly firefly discussions
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EV Gulf newsroom — editorial team
Latest firefly news
Chinese car · China Access
How can you get the firefly firefly?
We separate official dealer cars, independent-market stock, and direct China orders. Market presence does not automatically mean factory warranty or Arabic support.
3
access routes
Observed local availability
Local route observed
Seen in these markets through a dealer or independent channel. Verify the warranty provider before paying.
Independent importer
1 market signal(s)
It may be in stock or inbound at an independent showroom without an official dealer. Warranty there comes from the seller, not guaranteed — exactly what our managed EV Gulf route replaces.
Import via EV Gulf
Inspection + freight + registration
We source it for you through our network of contracted partners: VIN, battery and software checked before shipping, then local registration — one contract, one invoice, instead of coordinating separate parties yourself.
Where have we observed an access route?
UAE
Independent-market activity we've verified in these markets — an internal signal, not a referral to an outside seller.
If you buy elsewhere: Request a live video of voice languages, software version, charging port, phone-app activation and OTA, plus a written warranty naming who pays for battery, parts and labour.
How it stacks up
Ready spec cards: battery, range, charging and China list price. Share in one tap.
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- DC PEAK
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China list price before shipping & duties · range on the stated test cycle
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