Everything you need to know about the first Romanian electric car. Unprecedented interior space, simple and reliable engine



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Dacia Spring Electric took the world of electric cars by storm and managed to surprise with its comparatively lower net price compared to other cars in its category.

The car will hit the market with two new versions: one adapted to the “shared car” business for urban mobility and the other for utility vehicles.

Spring is the cheapest electric city car on the European market and makes electric mobility even more accessible. With its imposing SUV appearance, it boasts unprecedented space, a simple and reliable electric motor. It is a versatile and practical city car.

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The design that comes with the new Dacia Spring makes it look like a prominent member of the SUV world. It features wider wheel arches, roof rails, a tilting front panel, and a high ground clearance (150mm unladen). Spring also has a robust appearance due to the curved hood, while the exterior stature makes you think of a generous interior space.

However, despite all expectations, Spring Electric is a true city car with modest dimensions:

  • * 3.73 m long,
  • * 1.62 m wide,
  • * 1.51 m high
  • The Dacia Spring Electric certainly won’t go unnoticed. The front end emits a strong personality with tapered LED lights whose horizontal line is extended into the grille design. Spring has an ultra-modern design, with 3D elements that elegantly hide the load from the socket that opens from the passenger compartment.

    The taillights are equipped with the new Y-shaped lighting signature. Dacia Spring Electric completely takes on the daring look, which is complemented by a color pack available in the launch version: the mirrors, the decorative part of the bar ceiling and ring. under the front grille are oranges. With this kit, electric mobility is stylish and fun.

    The Spring Electric gaskets aesthetically mimic alloy wheels. Sheet metal rims are perforated to fit the sleek wheel seals – an aesthetic and cost-effective solution if replacement is necessary.

    Dynamic back

    The upper rear underscores the Spring’s purpose as a family car, with a curved rear window, rounded headlights, and smooth lines. The underside has the relaxing attributes of an SUV, with the bumper section provided in a solid, unpainted look. The reflectors are mounted in dummy air cups. The wings have only been shown to give a sense of proportion. These stylistic tricks enhance Spring’s rear silhouette. The interior is cozy and well equipped, the cabin can comfortably accommodate four adults.

    Ample space on board

    With the compact exterior dimensions of a five-door car, Spring Electric offers four adult seats. With generous head and knee room, the rear of the car can easily accommodate taller adults. The feeling of space also contributes to the overall comfort of the interior. The front passengers have 23.1-liter storage space in the glove compartment, door sills and the center console storage box.

    A true city car

    The boot offers the best load capacity in its category: 300 liters (excluding space for the spare wheel). For more modularity, the rear seat can be folded down and offers a cargo capacity of approximately 600 liters.

    Standard features

    Standard features include fully electric variable power steering, remote central locking, and four power windows. Dacia Spring also has a 3.5-inch digital display.

    Google or Apple voice recognition can be easily activated by pressing a button on the steering wheel. Air conditioning, multimedia system, power mirrors and spare wheel are available as options.

    The chrome swivel gearbox is very easy to use with only three positions: D (actuation), N (neutral) and R (reverse).

    Its optional parking assist system offers visual and audio assistance with three ultrasonic radar sensors on the rear bar and a rear view camera, with images displayed on the multimedia system screen with dynamic guidelines.

    Intuitive media system

    Available as an additional option, the Media Nav multimedia system includes a 7-inch touchscreen, satellite navigation, DAB radio, Apple Carplay and Android Auto compatibility, Bluetooth, and a USB connector. True to the philosophy of Dacia models, Spring Electric is as economical as it is easy to use.

    Sold at an unbeatable price, Dacia Spring Electric comes with a WLTP range of 225 km, promoting simplicity, reliability and robustness. These qualities are perfect for a 100% electric motor.

    The 33 kW (44 hp equivalent) all-electric motor is combined with a 26.8 kWh battery. Reliable, robust and safe, the motor has many advantages: smooth linear acceleration, quiet operation and no vibration. Spring Electric has much lower costs than an internal combustion vehicle, because the energy and service costs are much lower.


    Easy loading

    To give you greater independence, Spring offers a wide range of charging options: in a normal 220V socket using the standard supplied cable, in a Wallbox or in a DC charging station (optional).

    The charging time for the lithium ion battery is:

  • * less than one hour for 80% load on a 30 kW DC terminal
  • * less than 5 hours for a 100% load on a 7.4 kW Wallbox
  • * less than 8 hours 30 hours for 100% load on a 3.7 kW Wallbox
  • * less than 14 hours for 100% load on a 2.3 kW household outlet
  • A practical application

    The free My Dacia application allows drivers to know the battery level and the remaining range in kilometers in real time via a smartphone. The application also allows to turn on the air conditioning before the driver is present at the wheel and also to locate the car in real time. When Dacia Spring is connected, the application informs the driver about the progress of charging and allows him to start or stop charging.

    Optimized services

    Operating without oil and with much fewer moving parts than an internal combustion engine (due to the absence of a belt), the electric motor is reliable and has much lower maintenance costs than an internal combustion engine. Dacia Spring Electric comes with a warranty of three years and 100,000 km, and its battery with a warranty of 8 years and 120,000 km.

    Dacia Spring autonomy

    The Li-Ion battery has a capacity of 26.8 kWh which ensures a mixed range of 225 kilometers, while the range in urban conditions is 295 kilometers.

    In Europe, the average daily driving distance is 31 km in the urban car segment. Based on this, Spring would only need one battery charge per week. The distance can be improved by almost 10% simply by pressing the ECO button on the dash due to a power limit of 23 kW (instead of 33 kW) and a maximum speed limit of 100 km / h

    The electric motor offers many advantages on the road: good response to acceleration (125 Nm of torque immediately), no gear change, silent ride and no vibrations.

    Insurance on board

    Spring Electric has many standard safety features: a speed limiter, ABS, ESP, six airbags, emergency call (SOS button), automatic headlight activation, and automatic emergency braking. Active from 7 to 170 km / h, this system detects, through the frontal radar, the distance of the vehicle in front (stationary or moving). If a collision risk is detected, it alerts the driver visually and audibly, before amplifying the braking system, if the risk of collision persists or brakes harder if it detects that the driver has not braked enough.

    A version adapted to the shared car

    In Europe, the average use of a shared car is 40 minutes over a distance of eight kilometers. Spring Dacia is perfectly suited to this, because it is completely electric, easy to use and reliable. Based on the experience gained with ZITY, the shared car service operated by Groupe

    Renault and Ferrovial in Madrid and Paris, Dacia has developed a specific version of Spring for the car sharing market. It is already equipped to fit with the technology that allows the geolocation and opening of the door remotely (via smartphone).
    Available in white and light gray, this version will come with black seats (stain resistant faux leather), front and trunk door sills, front and rear floor mats, black grained handles and mirrors for added durability. large, 14-inch wheels.

    Utility version

    Designed for dealerships, the Spring Electric Cargo has a trunk that extends where the rear seat usually sits, a plastic liner on the floor and internal wheel springs, four anchor rings, and a wire mesh partition that separates the passengers. in front of the cargo area.

    The loading length of this special version is 1,033 mm, with a volume of 800 liters and a payload of 325 kilograms.

    Available in white, Spring Electric Cargo comes with standard features, including air conditioning, radio (with Bluetooth, USB plug, and an area for smartphone holder). For weight optimization reasons, this version does not have a spare wheel.

    Technical specifications

  • Lung Length: 3,734mm
  • Width: 1,622mm (1,770mm with mirrors)
  • Arrival time: 1,516 mm
  • Ampatament: 2,423 mm
  • Sunscreen empty: 150mm
  • MOTOR

  • Electric motor: 33 kW (44 CP)
  • Battery: 26.8 kWh
  • Alternative load up to 6.6 kW / DC load up to 30 kW (optional)
  • Autonomy: 225 km / (WLTP) / 295 km / (WLTP City)
  • Maximum speed: 125 km / h


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