Home

News

Concept Cars

The Dacia Hipster Is The Ultra-Boxy EV You Weren't Expecting

Forget curves. This city car is all about 90-degree angles.

Dacia Hipster concept

Photo by: Dacia

Adrian Padeanu

By: Adrian Padeanu

Oct 6, 2025 at 3:37am ET

Add Motor1.com as a preferred source in Google

Comment

From the company that gave us the Duster and Bigster comes the … Hipster. Dacia has unveiled another car with a quirky name, and its ambitious mission is to “invent the popular electric car of tomorrow.” The latest concept from the Renault-owned brand completely ditches swoopy shapes in favor of an ultra-angular design aimed at maximizing interior space.

You can’t immediately tell from these images just how tiny this car is. At only 118.1 inches (three meters) long, it’s significantly shorter than a kei car. Speaking of which, the Hipster evokes a futuristic Honda N-Box but in an even smaller package. It stands just 60 inches (1.53 meters) tall, 61 inches (1.55 meters) wide, and weighs under 1,764 pounds (800 kilograms).

Despite its tiny footprint, Dacia claims the diminutive EV has four proper seats and even a small cargo compartment, though it only holds 2.5 cubic feet (70 liters). Fold the rear bench, however, and capacity jumps to a respectable 17.6 cubic feet (500 liters).

The battery’s capacity isn’t specified, but given the car’s petite size and impressively low weight, the Hipster clearly isn’t lugging around a hefty pack. Dacia says there’s enough range for everyday use, requiring just two recharges per week.

Photo by: Dacia

Like Dacia’s production cars, the cube-like concept keeps costs firmly in check. For instance, the square taillights are mounted behind the tailgate's window, eliminating the need for separate glass. And just like in a Porsche 911 GT3 RS, the door handles are replaced with fabric straps because they're lighter and cheaper.

If you’re nostalgic for front benches, the Hipster has one. A mesh fabric helps further cut costs, as do the separate headrests suspended above both front and rear seats. Despite the minimalist interior, Dacia hasn’t entirely skimped on safety, fitting airbags for the driver and front passenger.

In addition to its roomy cabin relative to its size, the Hipster is impressively practical. There are 11 anchor points scattered throughout the interior for attaching accessories such as cup holders, extra lights, a portable Bluetooth speaker, or even armrests.

Dacia Hipster concept

112

Dacia Hipster concept

Source: Dacia

What do you think?

View

Comments

As spartan and funky as it may look, the Hipster embodies an intriguing idea. If the concept of “bare necessities” were turned into a car, this would be it: everything you need and nothing that adds cost, weight, or complexity. It’s essentially a step above a quadricycle, a European spin on the kei car philosophy.

The concept’s debut comes as the European Union considers creating separate regulations for ultra-compact EVs. These vehicles wouldn’t need to meet as many requirements as standard electric cars, reducing manufacturing costs. The resulting savings could be passed on to customers, while automakers could still profit, even when selling a sub-€20,000 EV.

Catch Up With Dacia:

2026 Dacia Sandero: Europe's Best-Selling Car Finally Goes Hybrid

This Dacia Truck Has The Cutest Little Bed. But Who's It For?

Stay informed with our newsletter every weekday

back

Subscribe For more info, read our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use.

We want your opinion!

What would you like to see on Motor1.com?

Take our 3 minute survey.

- The Motor1.com Team

Share this Story

GO TO COMMENTS

(

)

Got a tip for us? Email: tips@motor1.com

View all comments ( )

Popular

Toyota's Cheaper Sports Car Is Reportedly Back On The Menu

Ford Showed Us Its Secret Car Vault Filled With Hundreds Of Hidden Gems

BMW Has 10 New Models Coming In 2027. Here's All Of Them

The 25-Year Car Import Rule Can Be Complicated. Here's How It Works

Audi Tells Us Why The Nuvolari Costs $300,000 More Than Temerario