Measuring 3.85 meters long, the newly redesigned Dacia Spring arrives in Europe carrying a starting price of 17,900 euros before incentives, [it.motor1.com] reported.
The compact electric vehicle shifts its production base from China to Novo Mesto in Slovenia, sharing its platform with the Renault Twingo within the Renault Group, [it.motor1.com] reported.
Katrin Adt, CEO of Dacia, told the German publication Automobile Week that approximately 20% of the Spring’s components differ from those of the Twingo, [it.motor1.com] reported. Dacia intends to introduce four completely electric models by 2030, with this city car marking the first release in that lineup, [it.motor1.com] reported.
The redesigned model spans 3.85 meters in length—marking a 15-centimeter increase over its predecessor—while width reaches 1.74 meters, according to [ANSA]. The vehicle weighs 1,212 kilograms in its standard configuration, [La Gazzetta dello Sport] reported.
Short overhangs, pronounced wheel arches, and black plastic trim connecting the light clusters give the exterior a more utilitarian stance, [it.motor1.com] reported. Rear windows rely on a basic push-out compass opening mechanism, [La Gazzetta dello Sport] noted.
Interior space and practical storage
Inside the cabin, the layout features hard plastic surfaces and physical climate controls operated via three rotary dials, [La Gazzetta dello Sport] reported. A digital 7-inch instrument cluster comes standard across all trim levels, [it.motor1.com] reported. Passengers benefit from a low central tunnel in the front row that contributes to an airy cabin feel, [La Gazzetta dello Sport] reported.
The cargo area provides 337 liters of capacity, expanding to 1,033 liters with the rear seats folded, [La Gazzetta dello Sport] reported. Buyers can also specify an optional 18-liter front trunk, or frunk, beneath the hood to store charging cables, [La Gazzetta dello Sport] reported. Cabin practicality is further enhanced by Dacia’s YouClip mounting system, which provides multiple attachment points for accessories throughout the interior, according to [Auto].
Battery range and charging performance
A 27.5 kWh usable lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery pack supplies energy for up to 250 kilometers of driving range on the WLTP combined cycle, [Auto] reported. The electric motor delivers 80 horsepower (60 kW) and 175 Nm of torque to the front wheels, [La Gazzetta dello Sport] reported.
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 12.1 seconds, and top speed reaches 130 km/h, [La Gazzetta dello Sport] reported. Energy consumption averages 12.7 kWh per 100 kilometers, [La Gazzetta dello Sport] reported. Alessandro Follis of The Sports Gazette reported that the vehicle’s efficiency made the 250-kilometer range feel almost pessimistic during extra-urban testing.
Standard equipment includes a 6.6 kW alternating current (AC) charger that replenishes the battery from 15% to 80% in roughly three hours, [it.motor1.com] reported. Upgrading to the optional 508-euro Power package adds an 11 kW AC charger and 50 kW direct current (DC) fast charging capability, which reduces fast-charging times from 15% to 80% to 28 minutes, [it.motor1.com] reported.
Trim levels and pricing structure
The lineup consists of two distinct trim levels: the pragmatic Expression and the technology-focused Journey, [Auto] reported. The entry-level Expression starts at 17,900 euros and includes manual air conditioning, rear parking sensors, a 7-inch digital display, and the Media Control smartphone interface, [it.motor1.com] reported.
Priced at 19,400 euros, the Journey trim adds keyless entry, a rearview camera, and a 10.1-inch central touchscreen with maps, [it.motor1.com] reported. Optional extras include heated front seats priced at 290 euros and a 190-euro frunk, [it.motor1.com] reported.
Where the Dacia Spring is manufactured and its range
Where is the new Dacia Spring manufactured?
The vehicle is produced at the manufacturing plant in Novo Mesto, Slovenia, alongside the Renault Twingo and Nissan Pixo, [it.motor1.com] reported.
What is the official WLTP driving range?
The LFP battery provides a range of up to 250 kilometers on the WLTP combined cycle, [Auto] reported.
How long does DC fast charging take?
Using a 50 kW direct current rapid charger, the battery recharges from 15% to 80% in 28 minutes when equipped with the optional Power package, [it.motor1.com] reported.
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