After its restyling in 2024, the Dacia Spring is back in the spotlight with a major technical update. More powerful, more stable and just as affordable as ever, the little electric city car is finally asserting itself as a real everyday car, not just the « cheapest ».
An electric city car that wants to stay in the race
Launched in 2021, the Dacia Spring has become a European bestseller, selling more than 180,000 units. To extend this success to the next generation, scheduled for 2027, the manufacturer has revised its copy. After the cosmetic facelift of 2024, this 2025 version is now tackling the technical side, with more powerful engines, a stronger chassis and a new battery. In this way, Dacia intends to respond to increasingly aggressive competition, symbolised by the Citroën ë-C3 and the Leapmotor T03.
Gone are the old 45 and 65 bhp engines, and the Spring now has two new 70 and 100 bhp engines. This has literally transformed its handling. The 70 bhp version now accelerates from 80 to 120 kph in 10.3 seconds, compared with over 26 seconds previously. The 100 bhp variant, reserved for the Extreme trim level, does the same in just 6.9 seconds. Top speed remains limited to 125 kph, but driving on fast lanes is much smoother.
A chassis at last up to scratch
To cope with the increased power, Dacia has redesigned the Spring’s structure. The platform has been strengthened and an anti-roll bar has been added at the front. The dampers and springs have been recalibrated for greater stability. As a result, the Spring is stiffer in corners and much less prone to body movement. The brakes also have more bite, thanks to more powerful assistance. The whole unit remains very light, weighing in at around one tonne, a rare asset on the electric market.
Under the floor, the Spring abandons the NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) battery in favour of a 24.3 kWh LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate). This chemistry, used for the first time in the Renault group, is distinguished by its durability and low cost. Despite a slightly lower capacity, the range remains stable at 225 km in the WLTP combined cycle, thanks to improved aerodynamics. Dacia has streamlined the underpinnings and redesigned the spoiler, improving fuel consumption to 12.4 kWh/100 km.
Faster, more convenient recharging
The city car still has an on-board 7 kW alternating current charger, but charging is now more efficient. It now takes 3 hours 20 minutes to go from 20% to 100% at a suitable charging point, 20 minutes less than before. As an option, rapid DC charging can be increased to 40 kW, enabling the car to regain 60% of its range in 29 minutes. Dacia also offers the V2L function as an option, useful for powering an electrical appliance from the vehicle’s battery.
The range retains its three trim levels: Essential, Expression and Extreme. The Expression version now gets 15-inch wheels as standard, while the Extreme trim level benefits from identical wheels and a 100hp engine. The latter loses the integrated navigation, which now costs €400, but retains a large central 10-inch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. A new colour, Seafoam, has been added to the catalogue, replacing Safari Beige.
Prices that still defy all competition
Despite all these changes, Dacia is keeping its prices unchanged. The Essential version (70 bhp) remains at €16,900, the Expression (70 bhp) at €18,900, and the Extreme (100 bhp) even comes in at €19,700, €200 less than before. An unbeatable price for a modern, well-equipped electric city car.
Manufactured in China, the Spring does not benefit from the enhanced eco-bonus, but it is still entitled to a small €380 bonus. Despite this constraint, it remains the most affordable electric car in Europe. This confirms Dacia’s strategy of offering simple, robust and affordable electric mobility.
A still electrifying future for Spring
Pending its replacement, scheduled for 2027, the Spring version 2025 looks set to extend its reign in the economical electric segment. With more power, better roadholding and unchanged range, it proves that an intelligent update is better than an expensive revolution. Dacia is upping its game, without betraying its DNA: offering the maximum at the fairest price.
