DACIA SPRING IMPROVEMENTS

Words by Mark Slack

Budget brand Dacia has improved on its all-electric Spring model in a bid to make it more attractive to those wanting a more affordable route into electric driving. The series of updates include two, new, more powerful motors that offer stronger performance along with changes to the chassis.

Since its launch in 2021, Spring has sold more than 179,000 units in Europe (up to June 2025). This year it has sold 17,000 examples, securing second place in the European market for electric. In terms of ride and handling the car gains an anti-roll bar for the first time, standard on all versions. This improves the car’s stability in corners and is further enhanced by the adoption of new settings for the shock absorbers and suspension springs. 

Styling and aerodynamic improvements on the Spring include a set of fairings at the front, sides and rear, designed to reduce aerodynamic turbulence under the car, and a new spoiler limits turbulence around the upper part of the rear tailgate. 

Two new motors, 70 hp and 100 hp, replace the previous 45 hp and 65 hp units. These offer more power and torque between 50 and 75 mph and make the car that bit more driveable and relaxed on faster roads. The benchmark 62mph acceleration benchmark is now significantly reduced with the new 70hp power unit taking a whisker over 10 seconds and the more powerful 100hp in just 6.9 seconds.

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, which owns Dacia. The Spring is also the lightest four-seater electric car on the market, weighing in at around one tonne which contributes to delivering a useable urban range.

The new 70 hp powertrain is available with the Expression trim, while the new 100 hp powertrain is available in the Extreme model. All Spring models feature 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. Pricing will be announced nearer the launch date early next year.

Words by Mark Slack