Renault’s budget-friendly Spring electric minicar, now manufactured in Slovenia, marks a strategic shift to counter the influx of low-cost Chinese electric vehicles flooding European markets. By producing the model locally, the automaker aims to reduce reliance on overseas supply chains while keeping prices competitive. The move follows the discontinuation of the previous China-assembled version, signaling a broader push to strengthen European manufacturing amid rising trade tensions. Industry analysts suggest this could set a precedent for how Western automakers respond to aggressive pricing from Asian rivals.
Dacia's new Spring electric minicar will compete against inexpensive Chinese EVs entering Europe. It's produced in Slovenia, replacing the current China-built model. European assembly makes the EV ...
