The Paris Motor Show 2022 was an important event for the best-selling model of Daciaand it is that, it was confirmed that the Sandero will have a new generation and that it could arrive as an electric car around the year 2028. This, given the relevant changes in the European automotive industry. Some changes specifically marked by the process of change to the electric car.
The CEO of Dacia, Denis Le Vot, in addition to informing about the new generation of the Sandero, has also shared some brief news about the range of the popular cheap car. As already mentioned, for the Sandero can continue to be present in dealerships must adapt to the restrictive emission regulations, the future Euro 7 standard.
The Dacia Sandero will have a new generation as an electric car by 2028
But it is not only about the implementation of the Euro 7 regulations, but also that the European Commission has decided that in the year 2035 the sale of new cars with ICE engines will be prohibited. In that scenario, Dacia will continue betting on a technology that not a few manufacturers will be leaving aside in a short period of time.
The Dacia’s first hybrid car (HEV) will arrive at dealerships in 2023: the new Dacia Jogger Hybrid. This model will be followed a few years later by the Dacia Duster and the Bigster. The fourth generation Sandero It will have to be electrified more to help reduce Dacia’s average emissions and avoid the fines derived from not complying with the Euro 7 regulations.
Group Engineering Manager RenaultGilles le Borgne, has indicated the key for the next generation of the Sandero can overcome this challenge: “We can make a multi-energy car for Dacia if necessary”. The CMF-B platform, architecture used by the current model, will also be the basis of the fourth generation and opens the door to a 100% electric variant.
A possible electric Sandero
The development of a Dacia Sandero electric on this platform is possible. Even Le Vot himself hinted that the Sandero 100% electric will be a reality before stepping on the year 2030. An internal source of the company confirmed some keys of the expected electric Sandero. A model that at a certain level will be related to the new Renault 5 E-Tech.
The electric variant of the Sandero It will have an ePT-100kW engine that generates an output of 100 kW (136 hp). Said motor will be powered by the stored energy of a LFP battery (lithium iron phosphate). Considering that the Dacia Spring will be completely renewed in 2024, it is not ruled out that the future electric sander position himself as his replacement. Information regarding the price points to a target of €20,000.
Engines in the fourth generation Dacia Sandero
In the range of engines fourth generation Sandero There are other quite interesting options. Since the 1.0 TCe engine will not comply with Euro 7, another more efficient mechanics will be needed, so it will release a new gasoline engine 1.2 liters TCe with light hybrid technology (MHEV) of 48 volts. The power will be close to 115 hp. This block will also be available with bifuel technology so that, in addition to gasoline, it can use LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) as fuel.
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Font: Motor.es
