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Dacia Spring
Overview
ManufacturerAutomobile Dacia
Production2021–present
Body and chassis
ClassCity car (A)
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive

The Dacia Spring is a battery-electric Crossover city car (A-segment) marketed by Romanian manufacturer Dacia since 2021.

First generation (BBG; 2021)

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First generation
Dacia Spring Electric 45 (Business)
Overview
Model codeBBG
Also calledRenault City K-ZE
Production2021–present
AssemblyChina: Shiyan, Hubei (eGT New Energy Automotive)
DesignerDavid Durand (design director)[1]
Body and chassis
Body style5-door hatchback
PlatformRenault CMFA-EV
RelatedRenault Kwid
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent magnet synchronous
Power output
  • 33 kW (45 PS)
  • 48 kW (65 PS) (Extreme)
TransmissionSingle-speed automatic
Battery
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,423 mm (95.4 in)
Length3,734 mm (147.0 in)
3,701 mm (145.7 in) (facelift)
Width1,583 mm (62.3 in)
Height1,519 mm (59.8 in)

The first generation of the Spring is the first fully electric model sold under the Dacia marque. It was developed primarily for the European market and derives from the Renault City K-ZE, the electric version of the Renault Kwid. For European markets, the vehicle was extensively adapted to meet local safety and type-approval requirements.[2]

Dacia initially planned a two-stage introduction for the Spring. During the first phase, the vehicle was offered to car-sharing and rental operators, allowing the manufacturer to gather user feedback and increase public exposure to its first electric model.[3] Renault also used its Zity car-sharing service for this purpose, while leaving open the possibility of working with other operators.[3] The second phase involved sales to private customers, with deliveries beginning in October 2021.[4]

Reservations for private customers opened in March 2021, ahead of the start of deliveries.[5][6]

History

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Dacia Spring Concept

Development of a European-market version of the Renault City K-ZE was publicly reported in October 2019. Gilles Normand, then director of Renault's electric vehicle division, confirmed that a version intended for European export was under development.[7][8] The project carried the internal codename BBG.[9]

Dacia presented the Dacia Spring Electric concept on 3 March 2020.[10][11][12][13]

The concept was originally scheduled to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in 2020. The event was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic,[14] and the vehicle was subsequently revealed during an online presentation. The concept car featured a grey body with contrasting neon-orange details on the wheels, door handles, exterior mirrors and front grille.[15][16]

Overview

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The production version of the Spring was unveiled during the Renault EWAYS conference on 15 October 2020, following a series of teaser images released by the manufacturer.[17][9][18]

At launch, the Spring was offered in two configurations: a passenger version for private customers and a Business version intended for car-sharing operators.[19] The two versions shared the same basic mechanical specification, with differences mainly concerning exterior details. The private version used orange accents and Dacia's Y-shaped rear-light signature, whereas the Business model featured blue accents and rear lights derived from the Renault City K-ZE.[19]

For the European market, the Spring received a reinforced chassis, six airbags and additional driver-assistance systems to meet local safety requirements.[20][2] Its electric powertrain was also modified. The European model used a 27.4 kWh lithium-ion battery, compared with the 26.8 kWh unit fitted to the Chinese-market version. The initial claimed range was approximately 230 km (140 mi) under the WLTP cycle.[21]

Spring Cargo

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The Spring Cargo is a commercial derivative designed for transporting goods.[18] It was introduced in December 2020 and was initially offered exclusively in white.[22]

Standard equipment included air conditioning, an audio system with Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port, provision for a mobile-phone holder, cloth upholstery and 14-inch steel wheels.[23]

Instead of a rear passenger bench, the Cargo version has a dedicated load compartment separated from the front cabin by a metal partition. The cargo floor and wheel arches are protected by plastic coverings, while four tie-down rings are provided for securing loads.[23] The usable load area measures 1,033 mm in length and has a volume of 800 L, with a maximum payload of 325 kg.[23]

Refresh (2022)

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In June 2022, the Spring received a minor update as Dacia introduced a new visual identity across its model range. The revisions included changes to the front end and the adoption of the new Dacia logo, including its use at the rear of the vehicle.[24]

The updated model retained the 33 kW electric motor and had a kerb weight of 970 kg. It remained approved for four occupants.[25]

In January 2023, Dacia introduced the Spring Extreme, equipped with a more powerful 48 kW electric motor. Its claimed WLTP range was 220 km (140 mi).[26][27]

The Spring Cargo was subsequently updated in March 2023 to incorporate Dacia's revised visual identity. The commercial version remained limited to selected European markets, including Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.[28][29][30][31]

Facelift (2024)

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Dacia unveiled a substantially revised Spring on 21 February 2024. The facelift introduced redesigned front and rear sections, including new lighting units and styling intended to bring the model into line with Dacia's contemporary design language.[32][33]

In October 2025, Dacia introduced another technical update, replacing the previous 26.8 kWh battery with a 24.3 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery.[34] According to Dacia, the new battery contributed to greater chassis rigidity and a revised weight distribution. Despite its lower capacity, the WLTP range remained at 225 km, helped by aerodynamic improvements such as a revised underbody and a rear spoiler.[35]

The powertrain lineup was also revised, with the Spring 45 replaced by the Spring 70 and the Spring 65 succeeded by the Spring 100.[34] Dacia stated that the updated powertrain offered approximately 20% more mid-range torque than the outgoing version.[35]

Marketing

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When the Spring was introduced, Dacia stated that it would not be sold in the United Kingdom because Renault had no immediate plans to develop a right-hand-drive version.[36] Although the possibility of a right-hand-drive model had not been ruled out, its development was not considered a priority, particularly because the vehicle was manufactured in China for export to Europe.[36] The Spring was consequently also absent from other European markets with left-hand traffic, including Ireland, Cyprus and Malta.

The situation changed with the 2024 facelift, when Dacia introduced a right-hand-drive version for the United Kingdom and Ireland.[37]

Safety

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The European-market Spring received a one-star rating from Euro NCAP following crash tests published in December 2021.[38] Euro NCAP identified a high risk of serious injury in several areas, particularly involving the driver's chest and the rear passenger's head in frontal-impact tests, while protection of the chest in the side-impact test was assessed as marginal.[39]

In 2022, Latin NCAP tested the Spring using a protocol that was more stringent than the organisation's 2017 testing procedure. The 2022 Latin NCAP protocol was broadly comparable to the Euro NCAP procedure used in 2014, making it several generations older than the protocol applied by Euro NCAP to the Spring in 2021.[40]

Euro NCAP test results
Dacia Spring (2021)
Test Points %
Overall: Star
Adult occupant: 18.9 49%
Child occupant: 27.5 56%
Pedestrian: 21.3 39%
Safety assist: 5.2 32%

Sales

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Market Period Units Reference
Europe 2021[nb 1] 17,398 [41]
Romania 2021–2022 10,000 [42]

Second generation (B1325; 2026)

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Second generation
Overview
Model codeB1325[43]
Also calledDacia Evader (pre-production)[44]
Production2026 (to commence)
AssemblySlovenia: Novo Mesto
Body and chassis
Body style5-door hatchback
PlatformAmpR Small
RelatedRenault Twingo E-Tech
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent magnet synchronous
TransmissionSingle-speed automatic
Battery27.5 kWh
Electric range~263 km (163 mi) (WLTP)

The second-generation Dacia Spring is the successor to the original model and marks the transfer of production from China to Europe. Dacia officially announced the new model on 18 June 2026, positioning it as an entry-level electric vehicle for the European market with a targeted starting price below €18,000.[45] The model is scheduled to be unveiled on 8 September 2026.[46]

Unlike the first-generation Spring, which was derived from the Renault Kwid and manufactured in China, the new model is based on the AmpR Small architecture also used by the Renault Twingo E-Tech. Production is planned at the Revoz plant in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. Dacia developed the vehicle in approximately 16 months, using existing components and production infrastructure as part of an effort to control development and manufacturing costs while maintaining the Spring's focus on affordable electric mobility.[47][48]

Development

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The second-generation Spring was developed as part of Dacia's expansion of its electric vehicle lineup. In February 2025, Dacia released the first official teaser for the second-generation Spring in the form of a sketch.[49]

In March 2026, the company announced plans for a new entry-level electric model with a target price below €18,000. The project was completed under a shortened development programme of approximately 16 months and was intended to maintain an affordable electric vehicle in Dacia's range while the first-generation Spring continued in production.[50]

On 18 June 2026, Dacia confirmed that the new vehicle would retain the Spring name. The manufacturer referred to it as the New Spring during its initial announcements, distinguishing it from the outgoing model. Dacia stated that the new car would preserve several characteristics associated with the nameplate, including an all-electric powertrain, four seats and a practical luggage compartment.[45]

The new generation also represents a change in manufacturing location. Production is moving from China to the Revoz factory in Novo Mesto, Slovenia, where the Spring will be produced alongside the Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric. Using an existing European platform and production facility allows Dacia to share engineering and manufacturing resources while reducing reliance on imported vehicles.[47]

Design

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The second-generation Spring adopts a more upright and squared-off exterior design than its predecessor. Although it shares its underlying architecture with the Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric, Dacia developed a distinct body and styling treatment. Preview images show a five-door hatchback with a relatively boxy rear section, squared-off LED tail lamps and design elements characteristic of Dacia's current styling language.[47]

The front fascia differs considerably from that of the Twingo. Rather than the Twingo's rounded headlamps, the Spring uses a narrow black panel incorporating the front lighting elements. The rear section likewise features its own bodywork and lighting design while retaining the model's compact proportions.[51]

The interior follows Dacia's minimalist design philosophy, with an emphasis on essential equipment and practicality rather than premium features. The manufacturer has highlighted the inclusion of four full-sized seats and a conventional luggage compartment as important characteristics of the model. Detailed interior specifications were not initially disclosed.[45]

Technology

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The second-generation Spring is based on the AmpR Small platform, shared with the Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric. This represents a significant change from the CMF-A-derived architecture used by the first-generation model.[47]

Dacia had not initially published complete technical specifications for the vehicle. Reports from automotive media indicated that the Spring was expected to use a 27.5 kWh battery and an electric motor producing approximately 80 hp (60 kW), corresponding to the configuration used by the Renault Twingo. In the Twingo, this powertrain provides a WLTP range of approximately 263 km (163 mi); the figures for the Spring were subject to official confirmation at the time of reporting.[48]

Production and launch

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Production of the second-generation Spring is planned at the Revoz plant in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. The move makes the new model the first Spring generation to be manufactured in Europe and forms part of Dacia's broader efforts to expand European production of affordable electric vehicles.[45] Dacia has announced a starting price below €18,000, placing the Spring among the least expensive new battery-electric cars available in Europe and below the Renault Twingo E-Tech in price.[48]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ↑ The first eight months of the year.

References

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