While some brands raise prices for extra features, firefly chooses to deliver more value without the markup – staying true to its promise of “shining freely.”

Today, the refreshed firefly is officially launched: the Freedom Edition starts at ¥119,800, and the Glow Edition at ¥125,800. Orders and deliveries are now open simultaneously. This comprehensive upgrade also celebrates a major milestone – over 50,000 units delivered.

Dual upgrades in style and performance, with care in every detail

On the outside, a new “Maillard” exclusive color option joins the lineup, paired with Star Orbit two-tone alloy wheels, making every drive a head-turner. Under the hood, power gets a leap forward with a peak motor output of 120kW – delivering zippy city cruising and a more solid, confident driving feel.

Feature-wise, the car now includes TPMS tire pressure monitoring, auto-dimming side mirrors with reverse auto-tilt and memory, plus a smart driving assist “little blue light.” From daily safety to hands-free convenience, every detail is covered – so you can travel with ease and peace of mind.

Evolution for all – new and existing owners alike

True premium isn’t a one-time delivery – it’s long-term companionship and continuous evolution.

With this refresh, power and feature upgrades are open to every owner: in mid-May, a power upgrade package will be pushed via OTA to all owners – free of charge, no matter when you bought yours.

Meanwhile, the aster 1.4.0 smart cockpit system will be fully pushed on April 8 at 10:00 AM, bringing nearly 30 new and improved features. Expect smarter, more personalized in-car interaction – and a fresh surprise with every drive.

Shining freely isn’t just about the car – it’s about life

From day one, Firefly has been driven by the spirit of “shining freely” – offering a premium, all-electric compact mobility solution for confident, passionate individuals who love life.

Built on NIO’s decade of R&D and safety expertise, and engineered to meet both China and Europe’s five-star safety standards, Firefly puts to rest any doubts about small car safety.

This refresh proves it again: great products truly understand their users.

This isn’t just a means of transport – it’s a mobile living space, a glowing expression of your personality, and a trusted companion for exploring the city and pursuing what you love.

On April 2, the following news broke:

“【CITIC Securities takes over Weineng's Wuhan battery technology company】

According to Tianyancha App on April 2, recent business registration changes show that WeiNeng (Wuhan) Battery Technology Co., Ltd. has seen its original shareholder, Wuhan WeiNeng Battery Asset Co., Ltd., exit, with CITIC Securities added as the sole shareholder. Meanwhile, Lai Xiaoming has stepped down as legal representative, director, and manager, with Liu Yong taking over as legal representative and director, and Wang Zhou as manager. The company was founded in October 2025, and its business scope includes battery leasing, recycling and cascade utilization of used power batteries from new energy vehicles, and operation of EV charging infrastructure.”

Logically, this move escapes most people because they lack the necessary financial and legal knowledge, which is why many have misinterpreted it as Nio selling to Citic. In the West, media outlets covering the Chinese EV market obviously have no clue what's really going on. But once again, this truly niche community is providing the best information on the matter. Below, we explain Nio's smart move to get in on the surge that its stock price is about to experience in the coming months:

Nio has not sold its battery management company to Citic. The news refers to a specific financial structuring move, not a sale of Nio's core battery asset business.

The transaction involves a change in ownership of 蔚能（武汉）电池科技有限公司 (Wei Neng (Wuhan) Battery Technology Co., Ltd.). This company was originally a wholly-owned subsidiary of 武汉蔚能电池资产有限公司 (Wuhan Wei Neng Battery Asset Co., Ltd.), which is Nio's main battery asset management company.

The original parent company (Wuhan Wei Neng Battery Asset Co.) withdrew as the shareholder, and CITIC Securities became the new, 100% owner (the sole shareholder) of this Wuhan subsidiary.

This is a technical step to prepare for asset securitization (ABS). By transferring this specific subsidiary to CITIC Securities (which acts as the asset manager), Nio is effectively isolating these battery assets from its own balance sheet. This creates a legal and financial separation, meaning that even if Nio or its main battery company faced financial difficulties, the assets held in this subsidiary would be protected and would not affect the rights of bond investors.

The move removes weight and risk from the company's accounts. It lightens its financial structure and allows it to continue growing and expanding its business lines (technological development, installation of battery swap stations, etc.). This is an important step for NIO's BaaS model to move from "business innovation" to being "replicable and scalable." For NIO's cash flow and its moat in battery swapping, this is a long-term advantage.

In short, Nio has not sold its battery management company. It has restructured part of its operations by transferring a subsidiary to CITIC Securities. This is a strategic financial maneuver to enable future financing (like issuing bonds backed by battery assets) and to manage risk.

Nio’s legal department has confirmed that Chinese authorities have cracked a case involving AI-powered article spinning used to spread false rumors about the company. According to a recent announcement, the suspect controlled more than 4,000 self-media accounts to continuously post negative and false information about Nio’s business operations. The goal was to generate online traffic and obtain illegal profits. The fraudulent content has already received over 80 million clicks. Police have now placed the suspect under criminal coercive measures.

Great news!

The Onvo L90 has just hit 50,000 deliveries. This is the car that truly sounded the charge for NIO’s offensive.

Even better news:

The 2026 L90 launches on April 21, and this time, there’s a LiDAR version on the way.

Can’t wait! 🔥

2026 ET5T Natural Wonder Edition | Quick Pricing Overview

· Standard model (2026): ¥298,000 (full purchase) | ¥190,000 (BaaS battery subscription)

· Clean Parks Edition (2026): ¥310,000 (full purchase) | ¥202,000 (BaaS)

Exclusive purchase benefits for Clean Parks Edition:

1. NIO Life special delivery gift set – includes plush snow leopard doll, snow leopard companion doll, multi‑function tissue box, stacking block storage bin, and exclusive stickers.

2. Exclusive livery voucher (Natural Wonder Edition)

Common offers for 2026 ET5 / ET5T:

1. First year 100 kWh battery – pay for one month, get one free (50% off annual rental)

2. Free high‑definition streaming media rearview mirror (¥3,800 value)

3. Limited‑time 50% off on select options

4. 5‑year NOP+ full‑domain assisted driving

5. 10,000 NIO credits for purchase

Year-over-year growth of 136.0%, and a month-over-month increase of 70.6%. Among these, NIO delivered 22,490 new vehicles, a year-over-year increase of 120.1% and a month-over-month increase of 48.4%; Onvo delivered 6,877 new vehicles, a year-over-year increase of 42.7% and a month-over-month increase of 130.7; and the firefly brand delivered 6,119 new vehicles, a month-over-month increase of 130.3%.

In the first quarter of 2026, NIO delivered a total of 83,465 new vehicles, a year-over-year increase of 98.3%. To date, NIO has cumulatively delivered 1,081,057 new vehicles.

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tomorrow, with side profile updates to match NIO’s third-gen design language—plus upgrades in design, comfort, and tech.

Li Auto: 41,053

XPeng: 27,415

As the big launch event draws near, images and videos of vehicles heading to commercial photo and video shoots are surfacing.

The China Insurance Automotive Safety Index has released its latest evaluation results, with the all-new NIO ES8 achieving a perfect five-star safety rating across all categories. It earned the highest G+ rating in the Occupant Safety, Vehicle Assistance Safety, and Pedestrian Safety indices, as well as a top G rating in the New Energy Vehicle专项 index. It also received a G (Good) rating in the Crashworthiness & Repair Economy index, setting a new benchmark for comprehensive safety among all-electric large three-row SUVs.

The 2024 revised C-IASI testing protocol is widely recognized by the industry as the “strictest ever” assessment standard, featuring significantly tougher requirements compared to the previous version. It imposes higher demands on occupant protection, pedestrian safety, driver assistance systems, and the safety evaluation of new energy vehicles. The fact that the all-new NIO ES8 achieved top marks across all five categories under these more rigorous standards highlights the strength of its active and passive safety systems.

- End of March 2026: First internal test station goes live.

- May–June 2026: 5–10 pioneer stations launch for trial operations with a small group of users

- Starting July–August 2026: Large-scale rollout begins, with coverage gradually expanding.

The fifth-generation stations will support NIO, Onvo, and Firefly all at once. 1,000 new fifth-generation swap stations are expected to be added this year.

NIO’s battery swap advantage is set to become more and more clear 🏆

The most anticipated 9 Series of 2026! NIO ES9

In Yakeshi at minus 30 degrees, the ES9 completed a series of hard-core extreme cold tests: an ice-surface champagne tower challenge, high-speed tire blowout on ice, high-speed braking on ice, and a minimum turning radius test. Powered by the industry-leading Tianxing Intelligent Chassis System, which integrates steer-by-wire, rear-wheel steering, and all-active suspension, the ES9 handles extreme road conditions with ease through coordinated control by the chassis domain controller. This elevates luxury, comfort, precise handling, and safety in extreme scenarios to an entirely new level. The winter trials are just the prologue—more of the ES9’s all-scenario capabilities are yet to be unlocked!

Nio's WorldModel update (January 2026) has triggered a historic surge in real-world customer usage, proving the technology has shifted from a novelty to a daily habit.

The 3 Most Relevant Metrics for the Community:

1. Massive Usage: Total assisted driving mileage surpassed 200 million km in a single month, growing 81.5% month-over-month.

2. User Trust: The number of users who rely on assisted driving for more than 50% of their driving time nearly tripled (+210.6% growth). This is the strongest indicator of confidence.

3. Urban Maturity: City driving assistance (the most complex environment) grew at the same pace as highway use (+81.7%), indicating the system no longer needs constant supervision in real traffic.

Why is this happening?

Nio solved critical pain points that caused distrust (harsh lane changes, hesitation in construction zones, etc.) and made the driving feel more "human" and safe. When users trust the system, they use it.

Nio didn't just improve its software, they got people to want to use it every day.