Renault Duster EV confirmed by sister brand Dacia’s CEO

Renault Duster EV confirmed by sister brand Dacia’s CEO

An all-electric powertrain option, along with a 4×4 option will be offered on the Duster.

Published On Jul 03, 2025 01:40:00 PM

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Dacia Duster hybrid side profile

Dacia Duster hybrid used for representation only.

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The Duster is set to get an all-electric powertrain option, our sister publication Autocar UK can confirm. That the Renault Duster EV, which will be sold under the Dacia brand in European markets, “will come in time” was stated by Dacia CEO Denis Le Vot. This statement confirms our exclusive report from last April that plans for a Duster-based EV were afoot.

  1. Based on the same EV-specific platform as the Renault 5
  2. Duster EV likely to get AWD option
  3. Duster EV will be showcased after the 2027 Sandero EV

New Duster EV platform details

Will be underpinned by Renault’s CMF-BEV platform.

Renault CMF EV platform

As ICE cars in the UK and European markets are scheduled to be phased out by 2035, Dacia is working at readying its all-electric line-up. At the moment, the brand’s only electric car is the Spring EV, but plans are in place to have an EV powertrain option for all models, including the Bigster.

The Duster EV will use the same EV-specific CMF-BEV platform that underpins the Renault 5 and 4 crossover. This architecture, which is essentially an EV-adapted version of the current, petrol-powered Duster’s CMF-B platform, will be the basis for all of Dacia’s upcoming electric cars.

CMF-BEV platform can house a motor on the front and rear axles

Renault 4 Savane 4x4 Concept logo

As all the current cars that use the CMF-BEV platform are front-wheel drive, there was uncertainty whether the architecture could house a second motor at the rear. However, Renault recently revealed a 4×4 concept of the 4 crossover – a preview of an imminent production version – that adds a driven rear axle to enhance the crossover’s off-roading abilities. This means that the CMF-BEV can house a second motor on the rear axle, indicating that the Duster EV is likely to have a 4×4 variant.

Renault Duster EV India launch details

Heavy localisation was planned for India-spec Duster EV.

The Duster is set to be the second Dacia model, from its current line-up, to gain an EV. The first will be the Sandero hatchback, which will get an EV option with the next-gen model, due in 2027.

The new Duster is coming to India in early 2026 and we have stated that a hybrid version will arrive within 12 months of the petrol model. We had reported last year that Renault had already begun work on a Duster EV for our market. At the time, the Renault-Nissan alliance had started engaging with home-grown cell and battery manufacturers to ensure an extremely accessible price point. Whether plans for the Duster EV for India come to fruition is yet to be seen. Stay tuned.

Also see:

Renault Triber facelift spotted with redesigned fascia

Renault Kiger facelift spied with new design details

New Renault India design studio is its largest outside of Europe

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