Dacia announced plans to launch an electric version of its popular Sandero hatchback by 2030, alongside a new city car priced under £16,000 that’s based on the upcoming Renault Twingo.
The electric Sandero will use Renault’s CMF-B platform – the same foundation that supports the current Clio and Dacia’s existing Spring EV, which costs £12,240.
This platform gives Dacia flexibility to offer the Sandero with petrol engines and hybrid systems too. The Romanian brand says the electric Sandero will “remain the value-for-money benchmark” in the compact car segment.
Dacia hasn’t released more details about the Sandero’s electric specifications yet.
The company confirmed its unnamed city car will share the AmpR Small platform with the new Twingo that launches later this year. This suggests the Dacia could get the same 27.5kWh battery pack and 160-mile range as the Twingo.
But Dacia plans to undercut Renault’s pricing significantly.
The city car will start from €18,000 – about £15,600 – making it roughly £1,400 cheaper than the Twingo despite using similar technology.
While the Twingo took two years to develop from scratch, Dacia completed its version in just 16 months. Both cars will go on sale alongside the existing Spring later this year.
Expanding Electric Range
Dacia’s electric expansion doesn’t stop there. The brand confirmed another secret EV project that’s still under wraps.
The company will also electrify its newly announced Striker and Bigster models, offering them with hybrid powertrains alongside traditional petrol engines.
To keep prices competitive, Dacia continues using what it calls a “unique business model” with strict cost controls. The brand shares platforms with other Renault Group vehicles and uses a streamlined distribution network.
This approach gives Dacia a 15% cost advantage over competitors.
The electric Sandero and Twingo-based city car support Renault Group’s futuREady strategy, which targets 14 new electric-only models across Europe by 2030.
As part of the same announcement, Renault confirmed that performance brand Alpine will use its dedicated APP platform for upcoming EVs, starting with the next-generation A110 sports car.
