According to the information provided, Dacia plans to offer the next generation of its small car, the Sandero, as an electric model starting in 2027 or 2028. Reports are suggesting that it could potentially become a BEV-only model. The new Sandero is expected to be based on the CMF-BEV platform, which will also be used by the electric Renault 5, Renault 4, and the electric successor to the Nissan Micra.
CEO
Dacia’s CEO, Denis Le Vot, has confirmed the planned premiere of the electric Sandero in 2027 or 2028, and depending on the launch year, the fourth generation Sandero will continue until 2034 or 2035. Dacia’s primary focus is on keeping costs low, and they are currently exploring various battery chemistries for the electric Sandero, including sodium-ion batteries. The brand will rely on the technological expertise of the Renault Group for battery technology.
While the electric Sandero may share some similarities with the Renault 5, Dacia’s CEO has ruled out the possibility of an electric Dacia with a range of 600 kilometres and a 20-minute charging time shortly. Dacia aims to provide accessible mobility and will find a balance between range, energy density, and charging capacity to offer something different. The specific battery technology for the electric Sandero is yet to be determined.
Electric
Dacia already offers an electric model called the Spring, a small SUV that has sold around 120,000 units since 2023. The Spring is manufactured in China and sold under the Renault brand. The CEO has not indicated the potential manufacturing location for the electric Sandero.
Le Vot has mentioned if given the chance, he would have reduced the battery size of the Spring. With a 26.8 kWh battery, the Spring offers a WLTP range of 230 kilometres, sufficient for the average customer who drives 16 kilometres daily. The insights gained from the Spring’s usage will be incorporated into Dacia’s next-generation electric vehicles, although they may not be directly transferable to the larger Sandero.
Conclusion
Reports suggest Dacia could replace the Spring as an entry-level electric model by 2024 are not mentioned in the current articles regarding the electric Sandero.
