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Firefly, the compact electric vehicle brand owned by Nio Inc., has launched the Habitat, the first model in its new Halo design series, as the company expands its product lineup with design-focused variants.

The Habitat is offered in a single configuration with a starting price of 133,300 yuan ($19,680), compared with 119,800 yuan for the standard Firefly model.

Customers choosing Nio’s Battery as a Service (BaaS) program can purchase the vehicle from 93,300 yuan, with the battery provided through a subscription plan.

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Display vehicles began arriving at Firefly retail stores across China on Monday.

Design-Focused Special Edition

Firefly said the Habitat’s design is inspired by the blue ghost firefly, which the company selected as its “Inner Glow” annual design theme for 2026.

The model features an exclusive green metallic exterior finish, illuminated green logo lighting and two-tone alloy wheels.

Inside, the cabin adopts a nature-inspired theme with green accents, including soft fabric upholstery, embossed door panels, green seat belts and matching interior stitching.

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According to the company, Halo will become Firefly’s annual design series, with each edition drawing inspiration from changing cultural and urban themes.

Powertrain Remains Unchanged

The Habitat shares the same electric powertrain as the standard Firefly model.

It is powered by a rear-mounted electric motor producing 120 kilowatts (161 horsepower).

Energy is supplied by a 42.1-kWh battery pack, providing a CLTC driving range of 420 kilometers.

Firefly Continues Portfolio Expansion

Firefly is currently the entry-level brand within Nio Inc.’s vehicle portfolio and is primarily aimed at urban commuters and younger buyers.

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The brand began customer deliveries on April 29, 2025.

Nio announced last week that cumulative deliveries of Firefly vehicles have exceeded 70,000 units.

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Jason Zhao has been covering China’s electric vehicle industry and regulatory landscape for EVMagz.com since becoming a reporter in 2019, focusing on EV industrial policy, government incentives, manufacturing strategy, and the competitive dynamics among Chinese automakers. With a background in public policy analysis and digital journalism, he brings a clear, data-driven perspective to how regulation and industry development intersect in the world’s largest EV market. Outside of work, Jason enjoys evening badminton, urban night photography, and tracking policy developments through economic research journals.

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