Renault relaunches its electric Dacia Spring to resist Chinese competition
Production of this new model has been brought back to Europe to take advantage of government subsidies. Chinese manufacturers are targeting small vehicles, which account for half of the French electric car market.
Renault has relaunched its Dacia Spring electric car. The new model is being produced in Europe, specifically in the Slovenian town of Novo Mesto, the same factory where the Renault Twingo E-Tech is built. According to Handelsblatt, this move allows the vehicle to qualify for government incentives that favour locally produced cars.
The new Dacia Spring costs from 17,900 Euros and has a longer and wider design than its predecessor, providing more interior space and a larger boot. It features a lithium-iron-phosphate battery, enabling a range of up to 250 kilometres.
The relaunch is seen as a strategic move to compete with Chinese manufacturers, which have been targeting the small electric vehicle market, accounting for half of French electric car sales. Le Monde Economie reports that Chinese constructors are now focusing on small vehicles. Renault aims to strengthen its position in the market with both the Dacia Spring and the Renault Twingo.
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