Little Dacia Goes Big With New Spring & Hipster Models - CleanTechnica

Dacia, a budget-friendly brand under Renault Group, has announced significant updates to its electric Spring model and introduced a new concept car called the Hipster. The upgraded Spring now offers more powerful electric motors, with options of 69 or 99 horsepower, improving acceleration from nearly 20 seconds to just over 12 seconds and 9.6 seconds respectively for 0 to 100 km/h. The vehicle also features a new 24.3 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, marking the first use of this chemistry in a Renault Group electric car. This battery type is expected to reduce costs and improve charging tolerance. Additional enhancements include improved suspension components, aerodynamic tweaks, and faster DC fast charging capabilities, while maintaining a range of about 140 miles. The Hipster Concept represents Dacia’s vision of ultra-affordable, essential electric mobility in response to the automotive market’s trend toward larger, more complex, and expensive vehicles. Emphasizing practicality and accessibility, the Hipster