The success story of the Dacia Spring continues and is likely to take off again. After having conquered the market thanks to its disruptive price positioning (cheapest EV on the market, sold in 140,000 units in Europe) and receiving the new brand identity in 2022, then a 65 horsepower engine in 2023, the small city car is evolving again. All without denying its original philosophy : democratize the electric transition to beat other manufacturers and their sometimes aberrant prices.
A more assertive design and a more technological proposition
The aesthetic evolution of the Spring reflects a visual move upmarket, with more assertive lines, aligning with other more high-end Dacias. We like it, or we don’t like it, in any case, nothing really very original, we stay in the typical look of the crossovers of the decade.
The passenger compartment, quite spacious for the segment, is enriched with equipment previously reserved for higher categories. The Media Nav Live infotainment system, available only on the Extreme finishdeploys a 10-inch touch screen integrating connected navigation and wireless compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Expression version is not deprived either, offering manual air conditioning and electric windows at the front. Even the cheapest version has a 7-inch screen.
A more secure vehicle
The big problem with previous generations of Spring was their poor Euro NCAP test results: only one star out of five, a pretty disastrous result. This new version should perhaps do better, since its technological arsenal has been considerably expanded For meet the latest European GSR 2 standards (General Safety Regulation 2), which came into force in July 2024.
It now has automatic emergency braking, capable of detecting vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. Sign recognition, lane keeping assistance and driver attention monitoring will come complete the list of these new devices.
These devices have been implemented without compromising energy efficiency : consumption remains below 14.6 kWh/100 km. Although its design is not radically aerodynamic, the Spring remains a real featherweight and is one of the lightest electric cars on the market.
Ranges and prices
Three finishes are offered : the entry-level Essential Electric 45 is offered from 16,900 euros, or for rental from 79 euros monthly with a deposit of 3,000 euros. A price that remains completely unbeatable. The Expression finish does a little better and offers two engines to choose from: Electric 45 at 17,900 euros or Electric 65 at 18,900 euros.
At the top of the range, the Extreme version associated with the Electric 65 engine stands out for its slightly more premium equipment, including bidirectional charging, 15-inch rims and reversing camera. This is offered at 19,900 euros.
Orders are already open on the manufacturer’s official website for those who would like to purchase the new Spring. This new iteration preserves the equation that made the previous models successful: offer the best price-performance ratio of the electricity market, both for purchase and use.
- The new Dacia Spring evolves with a more modern design, improved technological equipment and better safety.
- Three finishes are available, offering attractive options at unbeatable prices for an electric vehicle.
- It maintains its energy efficiency while meeting new European safety standards.
