Performance: 43 hp - 35 kW
Battery: 27.4 kWh
Range (WLTP): 230 km
Fuel consumption: 13.9 kWh/100km
Transmission: Traction
- Accelerated AC charging (at home)
- Max AC power: 6.6 kW - Single-phase
- AC connector: Type 2
- DC fast charging
- Max DC power: 30 kW
- DC connector: Combo CCS
Length: 3734 mm
Width: 1622 mm
Height: 1516 mm
Trunk volume: 300 L
Empty weight: 970 kg
Battery
27.4 kWh
Price
20 800 €
(without environmental bonus)
Autonomy (WLTP)
230 Km
Motorization
33 kW / 44 hp
The Dacia Spring is available in 3 trim levels: Essential at €20,800 (€15,800 with bonus deducted), Expression at €22,100 (€17,100 with bonus deducted) and Extreme at €22,300 (€17,300 with bonus deducted). Marketing of this 100% electric car began on March 20, 2021, and Dacia is offering 4 different colors for this model: Kaolin White, Lightning Gray, Cenote Blue and Goji Red.
Dacia Spring test drive: The cheapest electric car on the market
The Dacia Spring is a low-cost city car with city car looks, it was presented in its final version in October 2020, it is the European version of the Renault City KZE reserved for China produced from 2019.
Find out more: The cheapest electric cars on the market
The Spring's promise is summed up in its price: €16,990 before deduction of the ecological bonus. In other words, the aim of the Dacia Spring is to make electric power accessible to all. With the look of a mini SUV, the Spring measures 3.73m in length, 1.62m in width and 1.52m in height. Finally, its boot has a capacity of 290L of load volume, which can double to 600L once the rear bench seat is folded down. However, you'll have to choose between taking lots of luggage or taking your friends on holiday, as the rear bench seat is unibloc, meaning you can only unfold one seat at a time!
Dacia Spring test drive: Charging
As for recharging the Dacia Spring, it will take 39 minutes to recharge the battery from 10% to 80% at a 30kW rapid charging point. Please note that the standard Spring is equipped only with a type 2 connector, which does not allow fast recharging. To take advantage of fast recharging, you'll need to fit the Dacia Spring with a combo connector, available as a 600€ option.
Recharging at a slow charging station will take longer. Recharging at a 6.6 kW station will take 4 hours 45 minutes to charge the vehicle from 0% to 100%.
Non-fast charging
AC connector
Type 2
Max. power (kW)
6,6
Fast charging (Combo CCS connector optional at €600)
DC connector
CCS
Max DC power (kW)
30
Dacia Spring test drive: Technology & Finishes
The interior and finish of the Dacia Spring match its low-cost price tag. Indeed, there are a few shortcomings: the steering wheel can't be adjusted in height or depth, the cabin plastics sound hollow, and the seats can't be lowered. Despite these shortcomings, the interior is much more polished than before, with plenty of storage space at the bottom of the doors and in the glove compartment, which is quite deep. The touchscreen available in the Comfort Plus series will do the trick, adding a touch of modernity to the cabin, albeit sometimes a little unresponsive.
Bluetooth, manual air conditioning, six airbags, four electric windows, speed limiter and automatic emergency braking are standard features on this Dacia Spring. Appreciable equipment for a Dacia.
Inside this Dacia Spring, you'll find those famous hard plastics, which sound hollow and cheap, but that's the price you have to pay for electric cars at such a low price. Despite this, we're used to sober, simple interiors from Dacia: hard plastics, a sober interior and basic buttons adorn the car's interior, which makes do with the bare minimum.
Ot's a shame that only 4 people can fit in the trunk, when a small space between the two rear seats would have been possible. On the other hand, the unibloc folding of the trunk is another regrettable feature. Nevertheless, it increases trunk capacity from 290L to 600L when the seats are folded down.
Dacia Spring test drive: trim and price
The Dacia Spring starts at €16,990 and the Confort Plus version at €18,490 for sale in France. This price includes VAT. This price excludes the ecological bonus, which is deducted when you buy a new clean vehicle in France. In addition to the ecological bonus, you may also be eligible for the conversion bonus and regional grants.
Companies also benefit from tax advantages when purchasing a 100% electric vehicle.
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SERIES
- Manual air conditioning
- R-Plug & Music (radio, jack and USB sockets, Bluetooth, DAB)
- Automatic lights and manual wipers
- Speed limiter
- LED daytime running lights
- House cable Mode 2 (10A)
OPTIONAL
- Spare wheel (200€)
- Charging cable mode 3 type 2 (250€)
AVAILABLE COLORS
- Kaolin white (option available)
- Gris Eclair (€550)
SERIES
- Manual air conditioning
- Bluetooth radio
- USB
- LED daytime running lights
- 14″ Flex Wheel hubcaps
- TEP / fabric upholstery
- Charging cable mode 2
The Confort Plus version features :
- Techno Pack (Media Nav 7″ with smartphone replication, rearview camera and rear radars)
- Orange Pack (interior/exterior)
- Spare wheel
- Metallic paint
OPTIONAL
- DC 30kW Combo socket (600€)
- Charging cable mode 3 type 2 (250€)
AVAILABLE COLORS
- White Kaolin (free)
- Lightning Grey (free)
- Bleu Cenote (free)
In a nutshell
- Low prices
- Sufficient range for daily commutes
- Power that can be a limiting factor on motorways and national roads
