firefly Rolls Out Aster 1.5.0 OTA With Battery Swap Prep, Convertible Teased
Firefly launched Aster 1.5.0 with performance upgrades and battery swap preparations, enhancing charging efficiency while maintaining free access for owners.
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Firefly launched Aster 1.5.0 with performance upgrades and battery swap preparations, enhancing charging efficiency while maintaining free access for owners.
Sunwoda expects the settlement to impact its net profit attributable to shareholders in 2025 by RMB 500–800 million ($72–115 million).
China’s NEV market in 2025 saw intense competition, particularly among joint venture automakers like Toyota and Nissan.
Firefly celebrates its first anniversary, achieving significant sales growth and improved public perception, despite initial skepticism and challenges.
The smart #2 is built on the new ECA architecture, developed with Mercedes-Benz’s design team.
December saw diverse new electric vehicle filings in China, with notable models from Nissan, Audi, and BYD.
Smart #6 is expected to debut as a BEV model, with a PHEV variant to follow, supporting further volume expansion.
A “long-range” Firefly variant will be introduced, featuring a larger battery with a range of 500–600 km and backward compatibility with existing configurations.
The launch of the new model marks smart’s official transition from a pure electric brand to a new phase of parallel development, adopting a dual-technology strategy of “pure electric + hybrid”.
In H1 2025, China’s NEV market thrived, led by Buick GL8 PHEV. Joint ventures faced challenges but adapted locally, enhancing competitiveness amid growing demand.