This is the first time a Dacia model will be produced in Asia. Dacia models so far have been produced in Europe and Africa.
“China has an entire system designed for the development and production of electric cars and that is where it can be produced in the shortest amount of time to be delivered on the European market,” said Mihai Bordeanu, marketing director for Dacia within Renault Group.
Renault City K-ZE, the electric model on which Dacia Spring is based, was launched on the Chinese market in 2019. the car is produced by eGT New Energy Automotive, a joint venture owned by Nissan and Dongfeng which is 25% held by Renault. The same joint venture will produce the new Dacia Spring.