Nio‘s sub-brand Firefly said on Wednesday it started rolling out a new global software update in China and across its European markets.
The update follows Firefly’s announcement that it has begun mass production of right-hand-drive (RHD) vehicles, starting with Singapore. The company plans to expand to the UK, Australia, Thailand and other Southeast Asian markets in 2026.”
Firefly‘s Aster 1.3.0 update allows owners to preheat the battery, improving fast-charging performance.
Lithium-ion cells charge most efficiently between roughly 20°C and 40°C, and the system limits power when batteries are cold to prevent damage.
As the brand prepares to begin deliveries and start providing test drives in Portugal and Luxembourg — as well as Austria, Greece and Denmark — the system is now available in Portuguese and French.
A new media panel lets passengers manage key in-car functions more conveniently, while a wash mode has been added to simplify vehicle cleaning.
The complete list of release notes is planned to be announced on Friday.
Firefly delivered 5,912 vehicles in October, posting a third consecutive month of record sales and a 2.4% rise from September.
In Europe, deliveries began last August in both the Netherlands and Norway.
According to the registration platform EU-EVs, Firefly registered 29 vehicles so far in the Dutch market and 20 in the Norwegian one — where the model has a lower starting price as it is not affected by the European Commission’s tariffs.
Belgium followed and became the third European market and the first country where the brand was sold via the local dealership partner and not directly by Nio.
In August, Firefly released its first major operating system update with the Aster 1.2.0 update over-the-air (OTA) on Thursday.
The update added more smart driving assistance features as well as new infotainment options, including new functions across the digital cockpit, assisted driving, system functions, and the in-car voice assistant named Lumo.
Firefly‘s first software update was rolled out in June and focused on enhancing the system’s overall stability.
