Dacia Spring changes completely
Dacia has unveiled a new generation of the Spring. It is a thorough update of one of Europe’s most affordable city EVs. The small hatchback has received Renault’s technical base, a range of up to 250 km, thoughtful design solutions and a price tag below 20,000 euros. Another difference from its predecessor is that the new model will be assembled in Slovenia, not China.
New platform and different proportions
The new generation has abandoned the previous CMFA-EV platform in favor of the RG-EV architecture. This is another name for the AmpR Small platform, on which the Renault Twingo E-Tech, Renault 5 E-Tech and Nissan Micra are already built.
The switch to the new base has significantly changed the car’s proportions. The new Dacia Spring has become 150 mm longer and 180 mm wider. The model’s total length is now 3,850 mm.
Technical specifications and charging
Under the hood is a single electric motor on the front axle. It produces 80 hp (60 kW / 82 PS) and 175 Nm of torque. The motor is powered by a small battery with a capacity of 27.5 kWh. LFP (lithium iron phosphate) cells are used, and the WLTP range reaches 155 miles (250 km).
From a 50 kW DC fast charger, the battery can be charged from 15% to 80% in 28 minutes. If you use the standard 6.6 kW onboard AC charger, the process takes about 2 hours 55 minutes.
Trim levels and pricing policy
The Spring lineup will include Expression and Journey trims. Dacia has not yet announced the full price list, but the company promises that the entire range, including the top version in the photo, will cost less than €20,000 before local EV subsidies are deducted. That is approximately $23,000.
The new model will be more expensive than the previous generation, which earlier this year could be bought in Germany at a significant discount for €11,900. It seems the old Spring will remain on sale for some time alongside the new one.
What happens next
This is currently a developing story: Dacia promises to reveal more details about prices and equipment closer to the start of sales. The launch of the new Spring will be an important signal for the budget EV segment, because manufacturing in Europe usually raises costs, yet here the brand is trying to hold the psychologically important €20,000 mark.
Moving production to Slovenia should also reduce dependence on the Chinese supply chain. This is consistent with the broader trend of European automakers bringing affordable EV production closer to customers. If Dacia can keep the price low with European assembly, the new Spring could become one of the key players in its class.