Renault’s budget electric vehicle brand Dacia is shifting production of its upcoming electric model from China to a European factory to qualify for EU subsidies, with the car priced at €17,900. The move underscores the automotive industry’s push to localize manufacturing amid shifting trade policies and incentives favoring domestically produced electric vehicles. By relocating production, Dacia aims to meet stricter EU regulations and access financial support for buyers, potentially making the vehicle more competitive in the European market. The decision also highlights the growing tension between global supply chains and regional economic priorities in the clean energy transition.
Dacia Moves Spring From China to Europe to Regain Subsidies, at €17,900 eletric-vehicles.com
