Focus on BYD and Other Chinese Electric Vehicles as Dacia Unveils $17K 'Hipster' Mini EV Prototype
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 06 2025
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Source: TipRanks
Dacia's New Electric Vehicle: Dacia has unveiled its prototype electric vehicle, the "Hipster Concept," which is designed to be an ultra-compact car priced under €15,000, aiming to compete with affordable Chinese EVs in Europe.
Market Context and Competition: The launch comes amid a push from Renault and Stellantis for the EU to ease regulations on small car production, as the average price of new vehicles in Europe has significantly increased, making budget-friendly options like the Hipster Concept appealing to consumers.
Analyst Views on STLA
Wall Street analysts forecast STLA stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for STLA is 11.81 USD with a low forecast of 9.33 USD and a high forecast of 15.15 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
14 Analyst Rating
7 Buy
7 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 9.790
Low
9.33
Averages
11.81
High
15.15
Current: 9.790
Low
9.33
Averages
11.81
High
15.15
About STLA
Stellantis N.V., formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V., is a holding Company based in the Netherlands and operates as an automaker and a mobility provider. The Company is engaged in designing, engineering, manufacturing, distributing and selling vehicles, components and production systems. The Company has industrial operations in more than 30 countries and sells its vehicles directly or through distributors and dealers in more than 130 countries. The Company designs, manufactures, distributes and sells vehicles for the mass-market under the Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep, Lancia and Ram brands. In addition, the Company designs, manufactures, distributes and sells luxury vehicles under the Maserati brand. The Company's brand portfolio also includes Peugeot, Citroen, DS Automobiles, Opel and Vauxhall. It offers a wide variety of vehicle choices from luxury and mainstream passenger vehicles to pickup trucks, sport utility vehicle (SUVs).
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
