Physix Frontier · News Briefing Card (IT Home · Nov 6, 2026)

NIO Firefly rolls out v2.1.5 with 60kWh battery upgrade support

KEY FACTS

NIO's Firefly launched the Aster 2.1.5 version on November 6.
The version adds upgrade support for the 60kWh long-range battery pack.
After the upgrade, CLTC range reaches 560 kilometers.
The new version is rolling out to all users in batches.
The 60kWh battery pack was launched on October 23, with unchanged volume and curb weight.

KEY DATA

560kmCLTC range (60kWh)

420kmCLTC range (42kWh)

187.2Wh/kgCell energy density

599 yuan/monthBaaS monthly fee (60kWh)

PHYSIX OBSERVATION

The software push lets existing owners swap directly to a larger battery, making hardware upgradability a differentiating selling point for Firefly. But the monthly fee rises from 399 yuan to 599 yuan, so users have to do the math: is spending 200 yuan more for 140 kilometers of extra range worth it? The more critical point is that the battery pack's volume stays unchanged, which shows the platform reserved room for upgrades.

Source: IT Home report