NIO today launched a Battery as a Service (BaaS) purchasing option for its new Firefly electric vehicle. With the BaaS plan, the vehicle price is reduced by 40,000 yuan, bringing the starting price of the “Zizai Edition” down to 79,800 yuan and the “Faguang Edition” to 85,800 yuan. The standard starting prices are 119,800 yuan and 125,800 yuan, respectively.
The BaaS plan comes with a monthly battery rental fee of 399 yuan. As a special limited-time offer for June, first-time owners can enjoy a “pay for 4, get 1 free” deal on the service fee for the first three years. This means after every four paid installments, the next month’s fee is waived.
The Firefly features a distinctive “trio” headlight design and a 92-liter front trunk with layered storage and drainage. The vehicle’s dimensions are 4003mm (L) x 1781mm (W) x 1557mm (H), with a wheelbase of 2615mm.
Powered by a rear-axle single motor with a maximum power of 105 kW, the Firefly accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 8.2 seconds and has a top speed of 150 km/h. It is equipped with a 42.1 kWh battery pack, providing a CLTC pure electric range of 420 kilometers.