Affordable, although there are good alternatives
With the Firefly, Autoland is not only a car with a nice compact name richer, but also an affordable EV. You get in for less than 30 mille, but what do you get?
Firefly First Edition – € 29,900
Just like people, cars usually have a first and a last name. We are used to distinguish them from brand and type, but with Firefly that is not yet the case. The first and for the time being some car from this NIO daughter is simply called Firefly and is a compact 4-meter long hatchback, just a little longer than a Renault 5. The Firefly would be technically suitable for changing batteries in Nio’s Power Swap Station, but for the time being that is only theoretically in Europe. What do you have left then?
Recently, the Firefly is in two versions, because in addition to introduction version First Edition, there is now also a comfort. With € 32,500, it is more expensive than the First Edition and also offers more luxury, which only makes us more curious about the equipment of the First Edition. Incidentally, that ‘first’ is of course temporary, but if they are sold out, a select will follow that will undoubtedly take the position of this version. € 29,900 is certainly relatively affordable for an EV, although nowadays you also have a 4.26 meter long Volkswagen ID3 for 90 euros more.
Die Volkswagen is more spacious and with 384 against 330 kilometers also a lot further, especially thanks to a larger battery. The ID3 has 52 kWh, the Firefly is currently doing it with the ‘Essential’ battery of 41.2 kWh. The engine power is with Firefly 143 hp, just a little less than Volkswagens 170 but more than the 120 hp that Renault screws into a 5 powertrain of the same name. For € 29,990 you get a 5 with 309 kilometers of reach and the middle equipment level at Renault, so then you have some image of the competition.
Lavender
In terms of space use, the Firefly does have a nice dash for the alternatives, because with a frunk of 92 liters you can go in all directions. Also in terms of luxury it is pretty good. Those stubborn LED lamps around are of course standard, just like 18-inch light metal and a contrasting black roof. Black for the car itself is not available, although ‘Lava Stone’ is seriously close. For that color and four other shades you pay € 700 extra, as standard you will be delivered firefly in ‘Lavender’. It is precisely that purplish lavender twigs that you also see on many press photos.
Black (above) or ‘travernite’ with lavender -colored door pockets: a difference as day and night.
For the interior there is to choose between black and ‘travernite’ (beige), where it must be noted that the window styles, the heaven and even the steering wheel are also in the latter case in a light shade. This transforms the experience on board and actually makes the difference ‘like day and night’. The more expensive comfort offers the same colors, but does have a different type of covering fabric. Also nice: in the door sections of the light interior is the lavender twig that is also standard for the outside.
Atmospheric lighting in no fewer than 256 colors creates even more atmosphere in the Firefly. Heat and comfort are also thought of, because seat and steering heating are simply standard. The Firefly First Edition also has a digital interior mirror, a storage compartment under the passenger seat, automatic climatecontrol, adaptive cruise control, a whole series of safety systems and a 13.2-inch touchscreen with navigation and if it is also Android Auto and Apple CarPay.
Totally neat, although the comfort is even more comfortable. That version even has an electric tailgate, seat ventilation and electrically adjustable seats, which does not apply to the First Edition. You also have to be comfortable with comfort for a (fixed) glass panoramic roof and electrically folding exterior mirrors, in which we especially miss the latter somewhat on the First Edition. But oh well.
Affordable, AltheHegh there are good alternatives
With the firefly, the automotive world is not only enriched with a car with a nice compact name, but also an affordable ev. You can get in for less than 30 grand, but what do you get?
Firefly First Edition – € 29,900
Cars, Like People, Usualy Have A First and Last Name. We are used to distingughing them by brand and type, but with firefly this is not yet the case. The first and for the time being only car from this nio subsidiary is simply called firefly and is a compact hatchback or 4 meters long, just slightly than a renault 5. The firefly hould be technical for the battery station, battery for the battery batterying station, battery batterying station batterying station batterying station batterying station batterying station batterying station batterying station batterying station batterying station batterying station batteryinging station battering Only theoretically the case in Europe. What do you have left?
Recently, The Firefly is available in Two Versions, because in Addition to the Introductory Version First Edition, there is now also a comfort. At € 32,500, IT is more Exensive than the first edition and also sacrifices more luxury, which only make us more curious about the equipment of the first edition. By the way, that ‘first’ is of course temporary, but when they are sold out, a select will follow, which will undoubtedly take the position of this version. € 29,900 is Actually Relatively Affordable for an EV, Although Nowadays you can also get A 4.26 meters Long Volkswagen ID3 for 90 euros More.
That Volkswagen is more spacious and also Goes a lot more with 384 versus 330 kilometers, Mainly thanks to a larger battery. The ID3 has 52 kWh, the firefly currently Manages with the ‘Essential’ battery of 41.2 kWh. The Engine Power at Firefly is 143 HP, Just Slightly Less Than Volkswagen’s 170 But More than the 120 HP That Renault Screws Into A 5 With the Same Powertrain. For € 29.990 at Renault you get a 5 with a range of 309 kilometers and the middle equipment level, so you have some Idea of the competition.
Lavender
The Firefly Has A nice advantage over the alternatives in Terms of Space, because with a frunk of 92 liters you can go in any direction. In Terms of Luxury, Things are generally pretty good too. Those Quirky Led Lights All Around Are Of Course Standard, As Are 18-Inch Light-Alloy Wheels and A Contrast Black Roof. Black for the Car Itself is not available, althegh ‘lava stone’ Comes Very Close. For that color and four other shades you pay € 700 extra, Standard your firefly is delivered in ‘Lavender’. That’s right, that purplish lavender tint that you also see in many press photos.
Black (above) or ‘travernite’ with lavender-colored by compartments: A Difference Like Day and Night.
For the interior you can choose between black and ‘travernite’ (beige), wh andby it should be noted that the window frames, the headlining and even the steering wheel are in a light shade in the latter case. That transforms The Experience on Board and Makes The Difference Really ‘Like Day and Night’. The More Expendive Comfort Offers The Same Colors, But Has A Different Type of Upholstery Fabric. Also nice: In the by Compartments of the Light Interior is the Lavender Tint that is also Standard for the Exterior.
Mood Lighting in No Less Than 256 Colors Creates Even More Atmosphere in the Firefly. Warmth and Comfort are also Considered, Because Seat and Steering Wheel Heating Are Standard. The firefly first edition also has a digital interior mirror, a storage compartment under the passer seat, automatic climate control, adaptive cruise control, a whole range of safety systems and a 13.2-inch touchscreen with navigation and iF.
All Very Neat, Although The Comfort is equally more comfortable. That version even has an electric tailgate, seat ventilation and electrically adjustable seats, which does not Apply to the first edition. You also need the comfort for a (fixed) Glass Panoramic Roof and Electrically Folding Exterior Mirrors, wh and we miss the latter somewhat on the first edition. But oh well.