Firefly HB
$16,990.00
FIREFLY HB – upgraded 2024 model.
FIREFLY HB is an upgrade of the DAISY V2AC LEMS that has been supplied to many very happy customers in six states of Australia. It is the most advanced, mobility user friendly, and OT (Occupational Therapist) pleasing LEMS available to date, and approved by NDIS.
It is also super safe and comfortable. A luxury enclosed mobility scooter, LEMS, fit for a royal.
FIREFLY HB is the most advanced all weather cabin enclosed mobility scooter available and is only a few hands longer and wider than some other cabin mobility scooters, making this luxury enclosed mobility scooter usable and very comfortable even for the largest person, and it is crammed full of refinement, a luxury enclosed cabin mobility scooter at an affordable price. It is also much safer and much more stable than most other brands of cabin scooters.
Meets all International Standards for motorised mobility devices.
Approved by TGA (Therapeutic Goods Australia), and registered in the ARTGA (Australian Register of the TGA).
Description
FIREFLY is an upgrade of the DAISY LEMS that has been supplied to many very happy customers in six states of Australia. It is the most advanced, mobility user friendly, and OT (Occupational Therapist) pleasing LEMS available to date, and it is super safe and comfortable. A luxury enclosed mobility scooter, LEMS, fit for a royal.
FIREFLY being only a few hands longer and wider than some other makes of cabin mobility scooters, making this luxury enclosed mobility scooter one the most comfortable and safest mobility scooters available, together with the Piccolo/Cricket also imported by Ronica Trade. This also makes Firefly eminently usable and very comfortable for even the largest person, and it is crammed full of refinement, a luxury enclosed cabin mobility scooter at an affordable price.
FIREFLY has enough power and torque thanks to its’ two-speed differential, to smoothly drive anywhere you want to go, from a crawl on a pedestrian congested footpath, to a comfortable speed in the open, and has up to an 80 km usable driving range.
FIREFLY has 3 electronic speeds, and two speeds in the differential, giving 5 different speed choices. With the low-speed diff, there is ample torque to climb the steepest driveway, or other low speed high torque required conditions.
FIREFLY has many other superb features, check them out in the “Features” Section.
FIREFLY is an all-weather (from freezing cold to boiling hot) LEMS, luxury Enclosed Mobility Scooter, fit for a royal.
TGA Approved / ARTGA Registered.
CCC / ISO Certification
Meets all International Standards and requirements for electric motorised mobility deices.
With Hi / Lo Gear Shift ! Go anywhere thanks to the two-speed differential.
FIREFLY HB 2024 model with “handle bars” has been upgraded to have electronic regenerative braking and foot assistance braking if desired/required. When stopped, an electric motor-brake is engaged and the FIREFLY cannot move, regardless of the slope.
Other Standard features are Heater/Demister and Aircon, 1.5kW Motor, 64V80Ah Lithium Battery, Soft start controller, 350 kg load, 3.3/6.6/10/20/30 /kph maximum speeds, 80 km usable range (120 km ISO range)
Get on the foot paths / cycle paths / shared paths / road paths and see the city and the country, or just go shopping, with the ample space on the rear seat, and floor area.
Just get in and forget the weather !
Features
- 2024 model with new features, electronic regenerative braking with motor brake and foot braking.
- Two door key lockable
- Electric Windows
- Handle-Bar steering, with all controls, including throttle, hand braking and hand parking brake
- Maximum range of up to 120 km *
- Usable Range 65-80 km
- Five max speeds 3.3-30 kph
- Hi/Low Gear Shift ! Climb any driveway or hill / mix it with pedestrians
- Damping Suspension Adjustable and very effective front and rear shock absorbers
- Electronic Regenerative braking
- Electric Brake on will hold on any slope
- Foot Braking Hydraulic disk brakes on all four wheels
- Hand Brakes on handle bar
- Parking Brake on handlebar
- DC Motor Heavy duty, Brushless no maintenance
- Controller Heavy duty, soft start
- Lithium Battery Maintenance Free Large Deep Cycle
- Weight Capacity 350kg
- Driver Weight Capacity 250 kg
- Certification CCC / ISO
- TGA / ARTGA Approved and registered
- NDIS Approved
- OT Approved
* Depends on user mass, terrain and battery type / size and condition, based on 80 kg driver on straight and level smooth hard ground, all things in good condition, and a steady speed.
Equipment:
- Handle Bar steering
- Windscreen wiper with washer
- Key lock door
- Electric windows
- LCD electronic instrument dashboard
- Blue tooth, USB, auxiliary
- MP3 Media and Radio with multi display function control
- Battery capacity gauge
- Speed display large easily seen digital
- Odometer
- Tripmeter
- Speaker
- Rear vision mirrors
- Rear view camera
- Key start / stop
- Heater / Demister
- Air Conditioner
- LED lights powerful and elegant
- High / low beam halogen head lights
- Fog light
- Indicators
- Rear plate light
- Soft start controller
- Three electronic maximum speeds
- Hi / Low 2-speed differential gear shift
- Horn
- Two doors with locking
- Large skylight opening
- Rear window opening
- Good hydraulic shock absorbing suspension
- Large wheels with pneumatic tyres for a good ride
- Hydraulic disk brakes four wheels – hand and foot operated
- Hydraulic park brakes on all wheels
- Electronic full stop brake on motor
- Sliding / tilting front captain’s seat – comfortable
- Seatbelts 3pt front, 2 pt rear
- Large space in rear for shopping and goods
(Passenger allowed only with local dispensation/approval)
Specifications
Manufacturer: Xili Vehicle Co
Exporter: Jiangsu Ruipaiying Import and Export Co Ltd
Importer: Ronica Trade Pty Ltd
Model Number: HMY
Model: Daisy
Model Version: Firefly HB
Certification: CCC / ISO 9001
Registration: TGA / ARTGA
Approvals: NDIS and OT
Available Colours: 12 Colour Options
Dimensions: 227 x 110 x 160 cm (L x W x H)
Weight (total): 337 kg
Weight without batteries: 300 kg
Weight capacity: 350 kg
Driver capacity: 250 kg
Wheelbase: 154 cm
Span Rear Wheels: 98 cm
Body Type: Unitary construction
Maximum speed: 3,3 / 6.6 / 10 / 20 / 30 kph
Do not exceed 10 kph on paths with pedestrians
Maximum range *: 80 km usable
Maximum slope *: 23° 44%
Ground Clearance: 15 cm
Heater: Yes
Aircon: Yes
Motor: 60V 1500W brushless DC
Controller: Electronic soft start
Drive Type: Rear automatic control with two speeds differential
Braking: Electronic regenerative braking with electric brake on motor and Hydraulic disk brakes on all four wheels
Parking Brake: Hand on all wheels
Wheels: 400-10
Suspension: Front and Rear: Integral hydraulic damping
Tyres: 17×4″ 400-10 | Pressure: Front: 220kPa, Rear: 250kPa (32/35 PSI)
Battery: 64V 80Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate
Battery charger: 73V 10A
Shipping details (Net by Transporter or Pallet): 350 kg 226x125x170 cm 4.8 cubic meters
* Varies with user weight, terrain type, driving style, battery charge, battery condition, temperature, and tyre / wheel type and condition. Information taken from manufacturers specifications.
Iterations:
Daisy V1 2021
Daisy V2 2022 Replaced lead acid battery with Lithium battery
Daisy V2 2023 Air conditioning and Soft Start added
Daisy V2AC 2023 2-speed diff added
Firefly HB 2024 Electronic regenerative braking, electric brake, foot brake, LiFePO4 battery.
FIREFLY Motor & Battery Combination
FIREFLY has been upgraded from the original to have a Motor and Lithium Battery combination giving exceptional performance.
FIREFLY has a 60V DC 1.5 kW Brushless Motor, powerful and efficient.
FIREFLY has an upgrade 64V 80Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery that is easy to manage as far as charging is concerned, just like a Lead Acid battery but oh so much better.
ALWAYS FULLOY CHARGE YOUR FIREFLY BATTERY BEFORE USING.
FIREFLY Lithium battery is so much better than the standard Lead Acid Battery, in many ways, not limited to but including performance and overall driving cost.
In practice depending on driving style, terrain, load, speed etc, you will get around 70 km distance. With the heater or air conditioner going, you will get less distance. Also, remember Lithium batteries have a short end phase in their power supply, so run out quickly.
The FIREFLY‘s Lithium Iron Phosphate battery is best charged after each trip or at the latest when about 50% of the battery is used, so after about 30km. There are a couple of images in the Additional Information section above to give you an idea of voltages. Below 50% SOC you will shorten the battery life.
DO NOT RELY ON THE BATTERY GUAGE ON THE DASH, USE THE VOLTAGE METER.
The battery must never go below 20% SOC or you will damage the battery.
Please note, this information is as per this particular type of Lithium battery and is not what you may know or be told about other types of Lithium batteries.
FAQ's
Does my Mobility Scooter / FIREFLY need to be registered?
In Australia you do not register your Mobility Scooter, except for Queensland, and it is registered for ownership only.
Do I need a driver’s license to drive my Mobility Scooter / FIREFLY?
You do not need a driver’s license to drive your Mobility Scooter.
Can I drive my Mobility Scooter / FIREFLY on the road?
You may drive your Mobility Scooter / FIREFLY on a public road if for any reason the footpath is not suitable or not available. You must obey all the rules of a pedestrian or cyclist.
What materials is the FIREFLY made from?
The Firefly panels are made from ABS, an impact-resistance engineering thermoplastic. The windscreen and windows are made from Safety Glass, so they will not shatter into shards that cut you if broken. The frame construction is one piece steel.
How often should I charge my FIREFLY ?
It is best to charge when the battery after every trip or at the least when you get to 50% SOC or about 65.25V.
NOTE: When the voltage drops below 64 volts (20% SOC) you will damage the battery.
You may charge the battery overnight and remove the charger next day, whether you intend to drive your FIREFLY or not.
When in storage, or not intending to use for more than a week, switch of the Circuit Breaker (Kill Switch / Overload Switch) and charge the battery to full each month.
What is the average life of a Mobility Scooter / FIREFLY battery?
The FIREFLY lithium batteries are able to many thousands of small discharge cycles and fewer large discharges. Follow the charging instructions as in the previous question.
Why is a Lithium battery so much better than a Lead-Acid battery?
Firstly, the voltage platform is higher for a Lithium battery, and thus there is more power produced by the motor, and more consistently.
Secondly, the power available (power density) is much greater, making the battery much lighter, and thirdly the power is able to be delivered faster.
Lastly, the ideal temperature for all batteries is 25 C. Temperature limits are, for Lead Acid 0-+35 C, for the FIREFLY Lithium battery it is -20-+50 C. Temperatures over 35 C damage lead acid batteries.
Is the FIREFLY battery safe ?
Everyone by now has heard of Lithium battery fires occurring. All of the fires can be accounted for due to many individual factors that are not the norm in the use of the battery or the charger.
However, even accounting for irresponsible use or accidents, in China where this is most likely, even there the rate of fire last year was 0.00006:1 chance, but in general all Lithium batteries are safe.
The FIREFLY‘s LiFePO4 battery is the safest of all Lithium batteries, and do not catch fire even when damage physically.
What is the running cost of a FIREFLY ?
The electric power cost for the FIREFLY is approximately 1.5 cents/km.
As in all electric mobility devices, it is the cost of the battery that is the expensive part.
The total running cost of a FIREFLY is about 10 cent/km plus any servicing.
Can I use other batteries in my FIREFLY ?
You could use another type of battery in your FIREFLY , but the type installed from new is by far the best for the job, as explained in the answers above. It is also the safest.
We recommend to only install the correct battery available from your dealer or directly from Mobility Scooters for Hire Sale Service.
What is the service schedule for FIREFLY ?
Your FIREFLY requires a service every year or 1000km. Change the differential oil with SAE 80W-90 gear oil. Oil and use 3in1 oil on all joints and moving parts. Wash with running water and a very soft cloth or brush, and wipe as required with a damp soft cloth. Do not use detergents or other cleaners, they are not required. Never wipe in a dry condition, as the dust and sand will scratch surfaces. A UV polish will help protect the paint covering from the Australia’s harsh sun’s UV damage.
What is the correct way to connect the power to the charger?
Operation Instructions :
Connect outlet plug of the charger to your FIREFLY.
Connect the inlet plug of the charger to AC power socket, and when or if connected, turn the power switch on.
When the indicator light is RED it is charging (sometimes this maybe flashing at around one second intervals). When GREEN it is fully charged.
Charging time is proportional to the power required to fully charge the battery, and that is what was used since the last charging.
To disconnect the charger, firstly turn off or remove the charger input plug from the AC power supply.
Remove the charger outlet plug from the FIREFLY.
Notes :
Do not use outside in the sun, rain or damp
Do not use in dusty conditions
Do not use inside your FIREFLY
Do not place on or near inflammable materials
Do not drop
Ensure the correct charger is used for correct battery type and capacity.
Some chargers have different colour light sequences, please check and note when first using.
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