Dacia has introduced the Hipster Concept, a bold step toward sustainable mobility designed to cut the carbon footprint of electric vehicles by 50%. The concept achieves this through lightweight construction, minimal materials, and modular design, emphasizing efficiency and simplicity.
Weighing 20% less than the Dacia Spring, the Hipster Concept uses recycled Starkle panels and mass-dyed elements to reduce layered manufacturing and paint usage. Fewer painted parts and lighter materials lower energy consumption during both production and operation.
Its compact size allows for a smaller battery, significantly reducing the environmental cost of battery production—one of the main contributors to EV emissions. The car’s recyclable components, simplified structure, and modular features make it more affordable and easier to maintain, proving that sustainability can align with practicality.
The exterior features a boxy, compact silhouette with wheels at each corner for maximum efficiency. The flat front end integrates narrow headlights, while the full-width tailgate opens in two sections for easy access. Only three painted parts are used across the body, and the protective “skis” are dyed in the mass, saving paint and production energy.
Inside, the upright windshield and vertical windows optimize interior space, while the bench-style front seat and foldable rear seats expand cargo capacity from 70 to 500 liters. The YouClip modular system provides 11 anchor points for customizable accessories, reducing the need for built-in components and limiting waste.
Embracing Dacia’s Bring Your Own Device approach, the Hipster Concept replaces a built-in multimedia system with the driver’s smartphone, which acts as both display and digital key. A portable Bluetooth speaker connects via YouClip, minimizing electronic waste.
Though production details are yet to be announced, the Dacia Hipster Concept signals a new era of eco-conscious, minimalist electric design.