Dacia Hipster Electric Concept Globally Debuts, Could Rival MG Comet in India

Romanian automaker Dacia has revealed a new electric concept called Hipster, which, when evolved into a production car, claims to be a ‘companion for everyday life’ for users. As a potential future entry-level EV positioned beneath the Dacia Spring, the Hipster concept challenges the growing industry norm of oversized, weighty electric cars. It adopts a minimalist ‘Eco-Smart’ philosophy, focusing on simplicity, efficiency, and urban-friendly proportions. While the Hipster Concept is mainly designed for Europe’s upcoming small EV category, its simple, practical approach could make it a strong option for the Indian market too, especially as a rival to compact electric cars like the MG Comet EV.

Both the Dacia Hipster and MG Comet are very small cars, but the former stands out with its proper four-door design and a much larger boot – up to 500 litres with the back seats folded, compared to the Comet. Moreover, Dacia’s EV looks tough and follows a no-nonsense design philosophy, which is different from the Comet’s stylish and tech-focused approach. By sticking to the basics, Dacia aims to keep costs low. So, if the Hipster EV ever makes it to our shores, we can expect it to be priced very competitively, possibly even lower than its rivals. Here’s a closer look at design and other features of the new Dacia Hipster EV.

Dacia Hipster Concept: Design and Dimensions

The first thing that you'll notice about Dacia’s new EV concept is its compact size. At just 3,000mm long, 1,530mm tall, and 1,550mm wide, the Hipster Concept is small but thoughtfully designed to make the most of its space. Additionally, Dacia has cut its weight by 20% compared to the Spring EV to boost overall efficiency.

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In terms of design, the Hipster Concept features a clean, boxy silhouette. The front styling is straightforward, while rugged skid plates and strap door handles highlight durability and simplicity. Meanwhile, the full-width split tailgate adds to the practicality. With only three exterior panels painted and taillights cleverly integrated behind the glass, Dacia has focused on creating a lighter, more affordable, and fully functional EV.

Dacia Hipster Concept: Interior and Features

The Dacia’s e-concept smart cubic design and vertical windows add to the cabin space, resulting in a comfortable seating configuration for four adults despite its compact size.

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Boot space increases from 70 to 500 liters with the folded rear seats, while 11 anchor points support versatile storage options. Instead of a built-in screen, a smartphone dock provides navigation and media, making it simple and lightweight.

Dacia Hipster Concept: Powertrain

Likely to be positioned as a smaller sibling to the Dacia Spring EV, the Hipster, in its production form, is expected to use a stripped-down version of the Renault-Nissan CMF-A EV platform. Dacia could offer a battery capacity near 20kWh, offering an estimated real-world range of about 150 kilometres.