At a time when electric vehicle (EV) prices are rising much faster than household incomes in the European market, Dacia has unveiled a new electric concept car that challenges this high cost. Hipster Designed as a pure transportation vehicle with the motto "no extra ornaments, no unnecessary promises", Hipster is the cheapest model of the brand. With a price tag that falls even below the Dacia Spring aims to radically change access to electric mobility.
Ultra Compact Size and Innovative Lightweight
While officially a concept, the Hipster is expected to enter production. Its design and dimensions are entirely centered around affordability and efficiency:
- Dimensions: Hipster, 3 meters long, 1,55 meters wide and 1,54 meters high, Japanese car kei It is even smaller than the models.
- design: Dacia, vehicle "A block with wheels on its four corners that stand firmly on the ground" It has a simple and characterful box-like form reminiscent of a Jeep or Land Rover Defender. Instead of door handles straps while in use, windows sliding It opens in this way.
- Materials: The body is painted in a single color, while some of the protection panels are recycled “Starkle” A material called was used.
- Lightweight and Environmental Goal: Just 800 kilogram The Hipster is approximately 20 percent lighter than the Dacia Spring. Thanks to this lightness, the vehicle will have less fuel consumption than a conventional EV throughout its life cycle. 50 percent lower carbon emissions is aimed to do.
Simplified Interior and Smart Solutions
The Hipster's interior follows a radical simplification strategy to reduce cost and increase functionality:
- Smartphone Instead of Multimedia: There is no traditional multimedia screen. The key functions as a navigation and entertainment system for the driver. smartphone The sound system accompanies the phone portable Bluetooth speaker is provided with.
- Flexible Internal Volume: The interior offers a simple layout that can seat four adults. 70 liters of luggage capacity, with the rear seats folded down Up to 500 liters growing.
- Personalization: Dacia's interior “You Clip” system. Thanks to this system, cup holders, lamps or accessories can be mounted at 11 different points.
Real Life Range Oriented Approach
Although Dacia has not yet made a clear statement about the Hipster's battery capacity and engine power, “not marketing, real life range” underlines what it offers.
According to the brand's research, 94% of drivers in France travel less than 40 kilometers per day on average. The Hipster will meet the needs of these users by charging them just twice a week, which is approximately A practical range of 90 kilometers pointing out.
Dacia has launched the Hipster concept with the aim of reshaping the segment when new regulations for small, affordable electric vehicles come into force in Europe. to move to production in a short time Hipster aims to make electric car ownership accessible to everyone, a necessity that has become more than just a luxury.
