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Dacia automotive electrification and growth strategy

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Under the leadership of CEO Katrin Adt, Dacia is implementing a growth strategy centered on electrification and affordability. While some competitors are reducing operations, Dacia is pursuing an expansionist approach by investing in new models to balance internal combustion engine offerings with electric vehicle rollouts. A key component of this strategy involves the development of the ‘Hipster’, an ultra-compact electric vehicle designed for urban mobility. Expected to launch as early as 2027, the Hipster is envisioned as a simple, lightweight, and highly affordable model. Recent ~~developments~~ reports indicate the ~~vehicle is being developed as a compact~~ production version may be an electric ~~microcar inspired by the Hipster concept, aimed at bridging the gap~~ micro-van. To maintain a low price point—estimated between ~~light quadricycles~~ €11,000 and ~~traditional entry-level hatchbacks. The~~ €11,500—the vehicle ~~is expected to target a price point below €10,000 to €11,500 (approximately £10,000)~~ will feature simplified designs, such as manual windows, and may reuse components like the motor, battery, and chassis from the previous Dacia Spring model. Designed to ~~maintain affordability. To~~ meet European L7e category ~~regulations,~~ regulations for light quadricycles, the ~~car~~ Hipster is ~~designed~~ expected to maximize mobility in dense urban environments while offering four seats. Technical specifications include a length of approximately 3 meters, a width of 1.55 meters, and a height of 1.54 meters. To keep costs low, the production model may feature simplified designs, such as manual windows. Technical constraints may include have a maximum weight of 450 kg (excluding batteries), a ~~battery capacity of around~~ 15 ~~kWh,~~ kWh battery capacity, a maximum motor power of 15 kW, and a top speed of 90 km/h. Despite its compact dimensions (approximately 3 meters in length), the interior is designed to accommodate four passengers with a luggage capacity between 70 and 500 liters depending on configuration. Production is expected to take place in China, potentially at ~~the company’s~~ a facility in Shiyan or Xi’an, utilizing the infrastructure of the Renault-Nissan-Dongfeng joint venture. Manufacturing in China is intended to leverage local ~~battery and component~~ ecosystems to maintain low costs and potentially bypass certain EU tariffs ~~applied to specific electric~~ by classifying the vehicle ~~imports.~~ as an L7e light vehicle rather than a standard M1 passenger car.

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