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Chinese EV maker Nio reveals new “Firefly” brand; No confirmed plans for New Zealand

by Richard Edwards
December 23, 2024

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Nio has announced plans to introduce its new Firefly model in Europe during the first half of 2025. The move comes as part of the brand’s broader international expansion strategy—though no details have been confirmed about any potential launch in the New Zealand market. The Firefly is positioned to compete with small-city EVs such as Mercedes’ Smart and BMW’s Mini, aiming to attract buyers who want a more compact, tech-forward vehicle. Nio Chief Executive William Li, speaking to reporters in Guangzhou,...

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Electric Vehicle Sales Surged Globally in November

by Peter Louisson
December 17, 2024

A UK-based firm, Rho Motion, says November 2024 was a record month for electric vehicle sales globally. Evidently 1.8 million zero-emissions vehicles found new homes. Sales were up in most markets, with a few notable exceptions. That November figure is 100,000 higher than the October 2024 tally, the previous record. Compared with January to November of 2023, this year saw global EV sales jump by 25 per cent to 15.2 million. That’s mainly led by China, the biggest market in the world for EVs. Sales increased year to date by 40 per cent to 9.7 million. EV sales in North...

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