Firefly announced on March 29 that it has delivered 50,000 units within just 11 months since initial deliveries began on April 29, 2025. The brand’s first model was launched in China on April 19, 2025, initially offering two variants with distinct design themes, priced between RMB 119,800 ($17,370) and RMB 125,800 ($18,240). From a delivery trajectory perspective, growth was relatively steady in the early stages before accelerating significantly. Firefly’s 50,000th delivery ceromony Firefly reached 10,000 deliveries in July 2025, 20,000 in September, and 30,000 in November. On January 10, 2026, cumulative deliveries surpassed 40,000 units. The jump from 40,000 to 50,000 units took just over two months, indicating a clear ramp-up in momentum. On the product side, Firefly has not aggressively expanded its configuration lineup. Instead, it has maintained market attention through incremental updates and limited editions. On March 20, the brand launched a limited-edition variant featuring an exclusive “Fresh Green” exterior color, capped at 166 units. Firefly special edition with “Fresh Green” exterior color At the same time, the company is preparing its next product updates. Information disclosed last week indicates that Firefly will introduce a minor facelift later this year and plans to roll out a battery swap-enabled variant in May. Overseas expansion is also progressing. Firefly has already entered right-hand-drive markets including Thailand and Singapore this year, with current coverage spanning around 10 countries. The brand plans to expand into nearly 40 markets across Europe, Southeast Asia, and beyond. NIO Inc’s first store in San José, Costa Rica NIO is also advancing its channel footprint. Recently, the company opened its first store in San José, Costa Rica—marking its entry into the Latin American market and its first overseas deployment of a three-brand portfolio. The store simultaneously showcases ET5 Touring (ET5T in China), EL6 (ES6), EL8 (ES8), ONVO L60, and Firefly models, signaling a coordinated multi-tier product strategy within a single market.