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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
‘Radical' new budget ‘supermini' EV rivalling ‘beast' Renault & ‘powerful' Volkswagen is coming to UK in months
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A "RADICAL" new budget "supermini" EV, set to rival Renault's "beast" and Volkswagen's "powerful" models, is arriving in the UK in just months." The Nio Firefly has been confirmed for the European market, with UK sales expected soon. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The Nio Firefly, a Chinese rival for the Renault 5 Credit: Nio 3 The Chinese EV offers an impressive 260-mile range Credit: Nio 3 The budget electric car is expected to cost around £12,500 Credit: Alamy The Chinese EV offers an impressive 260-mile range and a single rear-mounted 141bhp motor. The budget electric car is expected to cost around £12,500. After launching in China, Nio sold 3,680 Firefly models last month, boosting the brand's overall sales by a whopping 13.1 per cent. Reports suggest that the Firefly will be available in UK showrooms imminently, according to Autocar. Qin Lihong, Nio's president, revealed that it would launch a right-hand-drive variant for the UK by October. The Chinese car brand is rapidly expanding across Europe, aiming to enter 16 new global markets this year. It comes after an ultra-ambitious car maker revealed a new budget EV that some claim could rival Tesla. Little-known Chinese manufacturer Nio is to release a sub-brand called Firefly - which will offer entry-level electric vehicles. Spy shots have revealed the brand testing a small city-style hatchback, which is tipped to be showcased to the world on December 21 for their so-called Nio Day in Guangzhou, China. Known for their advanced technology and innovative features, Nio is a relatively new EV startup - established in 2014 and adopting its current name in 2016. New EV from China that's 'over £5,000 cheaper than Tesla' coming to the UK in weeks Their first mass-produced car was the ES8, an all-electric SUV, which began sales in June 2018. Nio also has a family-oriented brand called Onvo, with Onvo L60 the only model currently available for sale under that name. The new Firefly marque will sit at the bottom of their tier of brands and will focus on small and mid-size EVs. Automotive outlet CarScoops first revealed the motor back in March, and new photos they obtained revealed it will look like a typical hatchback in size with a short front and rear overhang - resembling the five-door Mini Cooper and BYD Dolphin. Photos of the Firefly's interior have also been published by IT Home and CarNewsChina. Judging by these, it appears it will feature a large central infotainment screen along with a digital instrument cluster - all despite its budget-orientated appeal. Little else is known about the new hatchback, and it will initially be launched in China before it comes to Europe - although tariff hikes will likely make it pricier than originally planned. The release of the Firefly could certainly give Tesla something to think about in the future.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
‘Radical' new budget ‘supermini' EV rivalling ‘beast' Renault & ‘powerful' Volkswagen is coming to UK in months
A "RADICAL" new budget "supermini" EV, set to rival Renault's "beast" and Volkswagen's "powerful" models, is arriving in the UK in just months." The Nio Firefly has been confirmed for the European market, with UK sales expected soon. Advertisement 3 The Nio Firefly, a Chinese rival for the Renault 5 Credit: Nio 3 The Chinese EV offers an impressive 260-mile range Credit: Nio 3 The budget electric car is expected to cost around £12,500 Credit: Alamy The The budget electric car is expected to cost around £12,500. After launching in China, Nio sold 3,680 Firefly models last month, boosting the brand's overall sales by a whopping 13.1 per cent. Reports suggest that the Firefly will be available in UK showrooms imminently, according to Advertisement read more on motors Qin Lihong, Nio's president, revealed that it would launch a right-hand-drive variant for the UK by October. The Chinese car brand is rapidly expanding across Europe, aiming to enter 16 new global markets this year. It comes after an ultra-ambitious car maker revealed a new budget E Little-known Chinese manufacturer Nio is to release a sub-brand called Firefly - which will offer entry-level electric vehicles. Advertisement Most read in Motors Spy shots have revealed the brand testing a small city-style hatchback, which is tipped to be showcased to the world on December 21 for their so-called Nio Day in Guangzhou, China. Known for their advanced technology and innovative features, Nio is a relatively new EV startup - established in 2014 and adopting its current name in 2016. New EV from China that's 'over £5,000 cheaper than Tesla' coming to the UK in weeks Their first mass-produced car was the ES8, an all-electric SUV, which began sales in June 2018. Nio also has a family-oriented brand called Onvo, with Onvo L60 the only model currently available for sale under that name. Advertisement The new Firefly marque will sit at the bottom of their tier of brands and will focus on small and mid-size EVs. Automotive outlet CarScoops first revealed the motor back in March, and new photos they obtained revealed it will look like a typical hatchback in size with a short front and rear overhang - resembling the five-door Mini Cooper and BYD Dolphin. Photos of the Firefly's interior have also been published by IT Home and CarNewsChina. Judging by these, it appears it will feature a large central infotainment screen along with a digital instrument cluster - all despite its budget-orientated appeal. Advertisement Little else is known about the new hatchback, and it will initially be launched in China before it comes to Europe - although tariff hikes will likely make it pricier than originally planned. The release of the Firefly could certainly give Tesla something to think about in the future.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
‘Radical' new budget ‘supermini' EV rivalling ‘beast' Renault & ‘powerful' Volkswagen is coming to UK in months
A "RADICAL" new budget "supermini" EV, set to rival Renault's "beast" and Volkswagen's "powerful" models, is arriving in the UK in just months." The Nio Firefly has been confirmed for the European market, with UK sales expected soon. 3 3 The Chinese EV offers an impressive 260-mile range and a single rear-mounted 141bhp motor. The budget electric car is expected to cost around £12,500. After launching in China, Nio sold 3,680 Firefly models last month, boosting the brand's overall sales by a whopping 13.1 per cent. Reports suggest that the Firefly will be available in UK showrooms imminently, according to Autocar. Qin Lihong, Nio's president, revealed that it would launch a right-hand-drive variant for the UK by October. The Chinese car brand is rapidly expanding across Europe, aiming to enter 16 new global markets this year. It comes after an ultra-ambitious car maker revealed a new budget E V that some claim could rival Tesla. Little-known Chinese manufacturer Nio is to release a sub-brand called Firefly - which will offer entry-level electric vehicles. Spy shots have revealed the brand testing a small city-style hatchback, which is tipped to be showcased to the world on December 21 for their so-called Nio Day in Guangzhou, China. Known for their advanced technology and innovative features, Nio is a relatively new EV startup - established in 2014 and adopting its current name in 2016. Their first mass-produced car was the ES8, an all-electric SUV, which began sales in June 2018. Nio also has a family-oriented brand called Onvo, with Onvo L60 the only model currently available for sale under that name. The new Firefly marque will sit at the bottom of their tier of brands and will focus on small and mid-size EVs. Automotive outlet CarScoops first revealed the motor back in March, and new photos they obtained revealed it will look like a typical hatchback in size with a short front and rear overhang - resembling the five-door Mini Cooper and BYD Dolphin. Photos of the Firefly's interior have also been published by IT Home and CarNewsChina. Judging by these, it appears it will feature a large central infotainment screen along with a digital instrument cluster - all despite its budget-orientated appeal. Little else is known about the new hatchback, and it will initially be launched in China before it comes to Europe - although tariff hikes will likely make it pricier than originally planned. The release of the Firefly could certainly give Tesla something to think about in the future.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Nio Plans 2026 Launch for Flagship ES9 SUV
Nio (NIO, Financials) will launch its new flagship SUV, the ES9, in the first half of 2026, according to President Qin Lihong. This marks the electric vehicle maker's first public confirmation of the model. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Signs with NIO. The ES9 is expected to build on the ET9 sedans platform and feature Nios latest technology, including dual Shenji NX 9031 chips and the SkyRide chassis. The model will likely be built on the companys NT 3.0 architecture and exceed 5.2 meters in length. Nios current flagship SUV is the ES8, starting at RMB 498,000 ($69,167), while the ET9 sedandelivered for the first time in Marchstarts at RMB 788,000 ($109,430), including the battery. The ES9 joins a growing list of models under the Nio umbrella, which now includes nine variants. Qin also confirmed that Nios sub-brand, Onvo, will release two additional SUVsthe L90 and L80later this year. Investors may interpret the ES9s timing as a signal that Nio is doubling down on premium EV offerings amid rising domestic competition. Rumors had previously suggested a debut at the companys annual Nio Day event in December. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Nio Plans 2026 Launch for Flagship ES9 SUV
Nio (NIO, Financials) will launch its new flagship SUV, the ES9, in the first half of 2026, according to President Qin Lihong. This marks the electric vehicle maker's first public confirmation of the model. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Signs with NIO. The ES9 is expected to build on the ET9 sedans platform and feature Nios latest technology, including dual Shenji NX 9031 chips and the SkyRide chassis. The model will likely be built on the companys NT 3.0 architecture and exceed 5.2 meters in length. Nios current flagship SUV is the ES8, starting at RMB 498,000 ($69,167), while the ET9 sedandelivered for the first time in Marchstarts at RMB 788,000 ($109,430), including the battery. The ES9 joins a growing list of models under the Nio umbrella, which now includes nine variants. Qin also confirmed that Nios sub-brand, Onvo, will release two additional SUVsthe L90 and L80later this year. Investors may interpret the ES9s timing as a signal that Nio is doubling down on premium EV offerings amid rising domestic competition. Rumors had previously suggested a debut at the companys annual Nio Day event in December. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
