Question 1

When is the NIO Firefly on sale in Australia?

Accepted Answer

NIO has confirmed a later-2026 AU and NZ launch. The Firefly was approved for AU sale by the federal regulator in August 2025 with full ADR certification. Right-hand-drive examples have been spotted testing in Melbourne. NIO has not yet announced exact AU pricing or first-delivery dates.

Question 2

How much will the NIO Firefly cost in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Indicative pricing from AU media is 'around $35,000 plus on-roads' — NIO Australia has not published exact RRP yet. For context, the Firefly launched in Thailand at the equivalent of around $35,000 AU. Expected to undercut the Mini Cooper E ($55,990) and price-match or slightly undercut the BYD Dolphin Premium ($36,990).

Question 3

What's the NIO Firefly's electric range?

Accepted Answer

A 41.2kWh LFP battery delivers a claimed 330km range on the WLTP cycle. A single 105kW/200Nm rear electric motor drives the car (rear-wheel-drive layout, unusual for a small hatch). DC fast-charging at up to 100kW supports a 10-80% top-up in 29 minutes.

Question 4

Is NIO the same as ONVO or the Firefly?

Accepted Answer

NIO is the parent company. NIO sells premium EVs (ET5, ET7, EL7), Onvo is a mid-market sub-brand, and Firefly is the affordable small-car sub-brand. All three are confirmed for Australian launch — Firefly first (later 2026), with NIO and Onvo to follow.

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