The Dacia Hipster concept is an ultra-low-cost EV smaller than a kei car. Blocky design, modular interior, and lightweight 800 kg build keep costs low. Production version could follow new EU regulations allowing cheaper EVs. The race to make electric cars affordable has produced plenty of overcomplicated ideas, but Dacia’s Hipster concept goes the opposite way. Think Citroen 2CV and Fiat Panda in its simplicity. It’s unapologetically basic, designed to get people moving without the frills or inflated promises that often come with an EV badge. More: Dacia’s New 4×4 Hybrid Wants To Kill Fuel Bills And Range Anxiety In One Shot Now, the Hipster is officially still just a concept, but its production intent is clear. It’s expected to undercut Dacia’s most affordable electric model, the Spring, which starts at just under €17,000 euros (around $18,400) in Germany and roughly £15,000 (about $18,900) in the UK. According to Dacia, the average price of new vehicles in Europe c...
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