NIO’s Small Car Brand firefly Starts RHD Production as Global Expansion Accelerates

November 18, 2025, Shanghai, China - NIO’s high-end small car brand firefly has commenced mass production of its right-hand drive (RHD) model, with the first units destined for Singapore. This development signifies a significant advancement in firefly’s global expansion strategy, facilitating entry into additional international markets.

Since its launch on April 19, firefly has maintained an impressive pace in its global rollout, achieving its first European deliveries in under four months, thus setting a new record for NIO’s overseas market expansion. The model is currently available in the Netherlands, Norway, and Belgium, with test drives and deliveries set to begin shortly in Denmark, Greece, Austria, Portugal, and Luxembourg.

firefly is dedicated to creating the finest small cars for a global audience. Designed for urban mobility, it integrates exceptional active and passive safety features, original design, efficient use of space, intelligent functionalities, and dynamic driving experiences, thereby redefining the potential of small cars. firefly is now poised to introduce a new generation of high-end small EVs to a broader user base worldwide.