Dacia’s upcoming Spring electric minicar marks a strategic shift as the automaker prepares to challenge the influx of budget-friendly Chinese electric vehicles flooding into Europe. Unlike its predecessor, which was manufactured in China, the new model will be produced in Slovenia, aligning with European manufacturing trends and potentially offering cost advantages. The move reflects broader industry dynamics as European brands seek to counter rising competition from low-cost Asian EV producers. With affordability and local production at its core, the Spring could reshape the compact electric vehicle market.
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 ...