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Entity Snapshot
The firefly Habitat is a hatchback BEV from FIREFLY, listed from $18,510 ex-factory. CLTC range is 420 km from a 42.1 kWh pack with 120 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Standard (base) |
| Battery | LFP · 42.1 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 420 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 120 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | DC fast; battery swap |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $18,510 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | RWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 120 kW |
| Torque | 205 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | N/A |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | N/A |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam |
| Brakes | Front ventilated disc / rear disc |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | N/A |
Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.
Dimensions & Logistics
| Length | 4003 mm |
| Width | 1781 mm |
| Height | 1557 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2615 mm |
| Curb weight | N/A |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 11.10 m³
- Length grade
- compact–midsize
- 40HQ units (rack/crate)
- 2 units estimate
Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.
Market Compliance & Export Profile
| HS code | 87038000 — 87038000 — electrically propelled motor vehicles (BEV) |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter required for EU; or OEM EU-spec port |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Network bands | N/A |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs CCS2/Type 2 adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate. |
China-market vehicles use the GB/T charging standard; EU destinations require a CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter or an OEM EU-spec port. Infotainment language and cellular band support are N/A where the manufacturer has not published export-spec details.
Estimated Landed Cost by Market
Estimated total import cost to each destination — duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight and compliance.
Confidence: Medium · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany
| Base price | $18,510 |
| Standard import duty | $1,851 |
| Countervailing duty | $4,215 |
| VAT | $4,669 |
| RoRo freight EV Hub estimate | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance EV Hub estimate | $350 |
| Certification EV Hub estimate | $3,250 |
| Registration EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Inland transport EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Estimated landed cost (total) | $35,845 |
Benchmarking Matrix
Same-segment, nearest-price competitors selected from the EV Hub catalog (517-vehicle pool). FOB column uses the ex-factory reference price.
| Model | Battery | Wheelbase | Fast charge | FOB (ref.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| firefly Habitat (this model) | 42.1 kWh | 2615 mm | DC fast; battery swap | $18,510 |
| BYD Dolphin | 45.12 kWh | 2700 mm | 25 min (30-80%) | $14,020 |
| Ora Good Cat GT | 45.9 kWh | 2650 mm | 快充30min | $13,440 |
Source: EV Hub catalog (manufacturer specifications). Figures are for reference comparison only.
Data Sources & Verification
- ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
- ✓ EU Reg 2024/2754 tariff rates (standard & countervailing duty)
- ✓ Market VAT / GST rates (official legislation)
- ≈ RoRo freight
- ≈ Certification
- ≈ Registration
- ≈ Customs clearance
- ≈ Landed cost total · 40HQ packing
Data source: EV Hub catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21 · Confidence: Medium · Status: Pending review
Specifications
| Price basis | China ex-factory price (MSRP) |
| Powertrain | BEV |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Range (CLTC) | 420 km |
| Battery | 42.1 kWh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Motor power | 120 kW |
| Torque | 205 Nm |
| Top speed | 150 km/h |
| Length | 4003 mm |
| Width | 1781 mm |
| Height | 1557 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2615 mm |
| Fast charge | DC fast; battery swap |
firefly Habitat (starting at $18,510) is a Hatchback from FIREFLY.
- Range: 420.0 km (CLTC)
- Battery: 42.1 kWh
- Motor power: 120.0 kW
Overview
firefly Habitat is a hatchback fully electric from firefly, in rear-wheel-drive form. Across export markets for the hatchback fully electric, Qatar offers the cheapest entry at about +27.6% over base (≈ $23,615 landed); meanwhile, Germany applies a 20.7% countervailing duty on top of the 10% standard tariff. This hatchback fully electric is positioned as a mainstream-value import, from $18,510 ex-factory. It carries 42 kWh of capacity, 150 km/h top speed, and 205 Nm of torque. For the hatchback fully electric buyer, it suits city-focused buyers and delivery fleets seeking low landed cost.
Landed Cost by Market
Estimated landed cost to import this vehicle into key export markets, including import duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight, and compliance costs.
| Destination | Region | Total landed (USD) | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | EU | $35,845 | +93.7% |
| France | EU | $35,990 | +94.4% |
| Netherlands | EU | $36,236 | +95.8% |
| Sweden | EU | $36,889 | +99.3% |
| Denmark | EU | $40,319 | +117.8% |
| Spain | EU | $35,946 | +94.2% |
| Italy | EU | $36,332 | +96.3% |
| Belgium | EU | $35,986 | +94.4% |
| Austria | EU | $35,790 | +93.4% |
| Portugal | EU | $36,528 | +97.3% |
| Ireland | EU | $36,528 | +97.3% |
| Poland | EU | $36,383 | +96.6% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $30,683 | +65.8% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $30,387 | +64.2% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $26,859 | +45.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $24,857 | +34.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $26,800 | +44.8% |
| Israel | Middle East | $28,220 | +52.5% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $23,615 | +27.6% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $35,346 | +91.0% |
| Australia | Oceania | $26,211 | +41.6% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $26,659 | +44.0% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $24,455 | +32.1% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $26,029 | +40.6% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $35,519 | +91.9% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $29,071 | +57.1% |
| Mexico | North America | $39,257 | +112.1% |
| Canada | North America | $27,661 | +49.4% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $35,806 | +93.4% |
| South Africa | Africa | $32,838 | +77.4% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $18,510 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $1,851 |
| Countervailing duty (20.7%) | $4,214 |
| VAT (19%) | $4,669 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $35,845 |
Premium over base price: +93.7%
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