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Dacia Unveils Hipster Concept as Minimalist L7 Urban EV Study

The concept tests whether an L7 platform with a tiny battery plus radical simplification can make city EVs genuinely affordable.

Overview

  • Dacia positions the Hipster as a low-cost, city-focused electric microcar, targeting L7 limits of up to 15 kW and about 90 km/h with a price point below the next Spring.
  • Journalistic analysis points to a battery of roughly 10 kWh, implying realistic ranges of about 60 to 100 kilometers depending on conditions.
  • Reports conflict on weight, with one outlet citing the L7e cap of 450 kilograms without the battery and another listing about 800 kilograms empty, raising classification questions.
  • The three-meter-long four-seater emphasizes weight-saving and modularity with a strap in place of door handles, a two-part tailgate, simple trim, and smartphone-based functions.
  • Series production is undecided, with Dacia indicating a possible earliest showroom arrival in 2027 if approved, and the concept includes at least two front airbags.