Dacia's tiny Hipster electric concept could become a production car after all. A reported plan would bring the three-meter city EV to UK showrooms in 2027 for around £9,500, or approximately $12,700, but Renault Group leadership has not yet given the project final approval.

The Hipster would be an ultra-low-cost urban EV built to Europe's L7e light-vehicle rules rather than the standards used by conventional passenger cars. That classification helps explain its compact dimensions, modest performance and potentially low price. Dacia has not officially confirmed production, pricing or specifications.

Hipster dimensions and L7e limits

Dacia unveiled the Hipster on October 6, 2025, describing it as a concept with no production plans at the time. The four-seat EV measures three meters (9.8 feet) long, 1.55 meters (5.1 feet) wide and 1.53 meters (5.0 feet) tall.

If it enters production as an L7e vehicle, the Hipster would be subject to a 450-kilogram (992-pound) weight limit excluding the battery. Continuous rated power would be capped at 15 kilowatts, while top speed would be limited to 90 kph (56 mph).

David Durand, Dacia's design director, expects a production version to debut sometime in 2027. He also said the program still requires approval from company management, meaning the timing remains provisional.

Battery, cargo space and body construction

The reported battery capacity is roughly 15 kWh, although Dacia has not signed off on that figure. No driving-range estimate has been provided. Cargo capacity is said to measure 70 liters (2.5 cubic feet) with all four seats in use, increasing to 500 liters (17.7 cubic feet) when the rear bench is folded.

Design and manufacturing costs could influence the final car. Plastic body panels would suit the Hipster's squared-off shape and resemble the approach used by the Citroën Ami, but Durand said those panels are expensive compared with conventional steel. Dacia could therefore change the concept's construction before production.

Reported price and production plan

The proposed £9,500 price, roughly €11,000, would place the Hipster below the redesigned 2027 Dacia Spring. The Spring is Dacia's current entry-level EV and is moving to European production in Novo Mesto, Slovenia, on a new platform with an updated design.

Reports point to Shiyan, China, as the likely production site for the Hipster. The plant built the first-generation Spring, and Frank Marotte, Dacia's senior vice president of global sales, marketing and operations, wants Renault Group to maintain activity there.

Marotte cited Shiyan's competitive production costs and innovation capabilities. The plant has annual capacity for 45,000 vehicles across Renault Group, and a plan is being prepared with joint-venture partners Dongfeng and Nissan to preserve operations.

If Renault Group approves the project, the Hipster could give Dacia one of the least expensive electric city cars on sale. Until that decision arrives, its 2027 debut, £9,500 price and reported specifications remain targets rather than confirmed production details.