Dacia is delivering on all the promises made for Spring, its first all-electric model, with a series of updates that include two, new, more powerful motors that offer stronger performance, without sacrificing everyday drivability or range.
Since its launch in 2021, Spring has sold more than 179,000 units in Europe (up to June 2025). In 2025, Spring performed strongly with over 17,000 vehicles sold, securing second place in the European market for electric vehicles sold in the retail channel (segments A, B, B-SUV).  These results reflect the success of a car that is still the most affordable on the all-electric market, tailored to the real needs of customers.
Although not coming to the UK initially, Spring benefited from substantial improvements every year. These included the new Dacia identity in 2022, new more efficient 65 hp powertrain in 2023, and a major upgrade in 2024 including a fully renewed design and a more digital experience.
AN UPDATED CHASSIS FOR A NEW DRIVING EXPERIENCE
An all-rounded compact car, Spring gained a number of upgrades in 2024 to optimise performance, including: electric power steering settings retuned for increased precision and feedback, new 15-inch wheels and a new steering wheel for better grip.
Today, Spring is taking this process to new levels with structural changes contributing to a fully renewed and enhanced driving experience.
The chassis houses a new battery in its reinforced central section
These changes make the structure stiffer and optimise weight distribution between front and rear to improve the overall balance of the vehicle.
Braking is safer thanks to more powerful assistance
The 15-inch wheels also contribute to improving the Spring’s road handling.
Spring also gains an anti-roll bar for the first time standard on all versions
The car’s stability in corners is thus improved and further enhanced by the adoption of new settings for the shock absorbers and suspension springs.
In addition, Spring has undergone various aerodynamic improvements:
– A set of fairings at the front, sides and rear, designed to reduce aerodynamic turbulence under the car.
– A new spoiler limits turbulence around the upper part of the rear tailgate.
This has a very tangible benefit for Spring’s range, resulting in a significant improvement in SCx: 0.665 compared to 0.743.
A NEW POWERTRAIN RANGE FOR EVEN MORE ENJOYABLE STRESS-FREE DRIVING
Two new motors, 70 hp/52 kW and 100 hp/75 kW, replace the previous 45 hp/33 kW and 65 hp/48 kW units. These offer more power and torque between 50 and 75 mph (up to +20%). This means that Spring can travel with ease in less urban areas and fit naturally into motorway traffic for a more comfortable driving experience.
These new powertrains work with a new 24.3 kWh battery, which uses Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) technology for the first time in the Renault Group and offers optimised thermal safety, longevity and cost.
In keeping with the Dacia philosophy, Spring is still the lightest four-seater electric car on the market, weighing in at around one tonne, even with its many optimised features. Its light weight contributes to delivering a range that matches customers’ real-world usage. Indeed, customers travel approximately 21 miles per day in four trips at an average speed of 21 mph. Hence, with a range of 140 miles (WLTP combined cycle), Spring can easily cover a full working week with a single charge.
Charging is optimised with a new 40 kW DC onboard charger, compared with 30 kW previously. Available on the Extreme trim level, it charges the battery from 20% to 80% in just 29 minutes. A 7 kW AC charger is still standard on all Spring models which, combined with the new battery, allows for faster charging from 20% to 100%: 3 hours 20 minutes instead of 4 hours on a 7kW wall box, and 10 hours 11 minutes on a domestic socket.
The new 70 hp powertrain is available with the Expression trim, while the new 100 hp powertrain is available with Extreme.
DACIA SPRING IS STILL…
The most affordable electric car on the market, with a driving range more than equal to the task of a typical working week.
Spring is equipped with rugged mass-tinted plastic parts and, in the Extreme trim, rubber mats and door sills for added robustness. It remains practical for everyday use with the best boot volume in its class: 308 litres – and 1,004 litres with the rear seats folded down. This is significantly more spacious than many other vehicles in the A-Segment and matches the capacity of a B-Segment model. The Spring’s interior also offers plenty of storage space – glove box, centre console, door bins – for a total additional volume of over 32 litres, setting a new benchmark in its category.
Spring Extreme also offers Vehicle-to-Load (V2L), allowing users to plug-in and power external electrical devices.
A digital experience with the ingenuity of YouClip accessories. All Spring models feature a customisable 7-inch digital instrument cluster as standard.
Media Control is standard on the Expression trim level. This multimedia system, complete with steering wheel controls, displays media information and phone calls on the digital instrument panel. With the free Dacia Media Control app, drivers can manage radio and media functions and access additional features directly from their smartphone screen.
Offering a 10.1-inch central touchscreen and wireless connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the Media Display system is standard with the Extreme trim. Spring Extreme is also available with Media Nav providing connected navigation for a period of eight years, with real-time traffic conditions and continuously updated European maps.
Spring allows easy use of YouClip accessories. This clever and easy-to-use system, developed by Dacia engineers, allows various dedicated accessories to be securely and conveniently attached at key points inside the cabin. Spring comes as standard with three YouClip^® anchor points (one on the dashboard, two on the central console). These points can hold a storage pouch, mobile phone holder with or without an induction charger, or an ingenious ‘3-in-1’ device combining a cup holder, bag hook and portable flashlight. All YouClip accessories are available from the Dacia network.
A CLEAR AND SIMPLE RANGE
Spring Expression (70 hp powertrain)
Main standard equipment: 7-inch digital instrument cluster, height-adjustable 3-spoke steering wheel, power steering, manual air conditioning, Media Control system with USB port, speed limiter, cruise control, steering wheel-mounted radio controls, central door locking with remote control, power windows at the front, rear parking sensors, 12V socket, etc.
Spring Extreme (100 hp powertrain)
Main standard equipment: same as Expression + copper-coloured interior/exterior trim features, power door mirrors and rear windows, Media Display multimedia system with a 10-inch central screen, two USB ports, wireless connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, etc.
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