New Dacia Spring Gets 155-Mile Range for Under EUR 20,000

The 2027 Dacia Spring marks a clean-sheet reset for Europe's low-cost electric city car. Dacia retained the name but replaced the structure, proportions and powertrain. The second-generation model now rides on Renault Group's RG-EV small platform and comes from Novo Mesto, Slovenia.

That shift carries commercial weight. Dacia has sold more than 210,000 Spring units across over 40 countries since 2021, and the new model opens a four-EV product plan through 2030. Every version will cost less than EUR 20,000 before national incentives, keeping the Spring focused on buyers who value purchase price and running costs over oversized batteries.

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A Wider Platform Fixes the Original Spring's Main Limitation

Dacia stretched the body by 150 mm, or 5.9 inches, and added 180 mm, or 7.1 inches, of width. The new Dacia Spring dimensions measure 3,850 mm long and 1,740 mm wide, equal to 151.6 and 68.5 inches. The growth frees useful cabin and cargo space.

Looking at the data, Dacia kept mass under firm control. The 2027 Dacia Spring starts at 1,212 kg, or 2,672 pounds. Low kerb weight cuts acceleration energy, supports a modest battery and limits tyre loads.

The 337-litre boot gives this A-segment EV more luggage room than many larger hatchbacks. A two-piece removable floor divides the load area, while the 50/50 split rear bench expands capacity to 1,283 litres. In addition, an optional 18-litre front compartment stores a charging cable outside the main boot.

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One 80 HP Motor Covers the Entire Range

Dacia fits both trim levels with the same electric motor. It produces 60 kW, or 80 hp, and 175 Nm, or 129 lb-ft, of torque. The Spring reaches 100 km/h in 12.1 seconds and tops out at 130 km/h, equal to 62 mph and 81 mph.

Those numbers position the car for urban roads, ring roads and occasional motorway work, not repeated high-speed travel. Specifically, instant low-speed torque should give the Spring the response needed to leave junctions and join traffic without requiring a higher-output motor, larger inverter or heavier cooling system. Dacia saves cost and energy by sizing the hardware around actual owner use.

• Motor output: 60 kW or 80 hp
• Peak torque: 175 Nm or 129 lb-ft
• Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 12.1 seconds
• Top speed: 130 km/h or 81 mph
• Wheel sizes: 15 inches on the base grade and 16 inches on the range-topper

The 27.5-KWh LFP Battery Targets Weekly Charging

The usable 27.5-kWh LFP battery delivers up to 250 km, or 155 miles, on the WLTP combined cycle. Official consumption stands at 12.7 kWh per 100 km, which converts to about 4.9 miles per kWh. That efficiency extracts practical urban range from a small, lower-cost pack.

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Dacia's connected fleet data explains the engineering decision. Existing Spring owners drive 34 km, or 21 miles, per day on average, at an average speed of 34 km/h. Seventy-five percent charge at home. Consequently, five typical driving days total 170 km, leaving an 80-km WLTP buffer before the driver reaches the claimed maximum range.

From an expert perspective, LFP chemistry suits this brief. It avoids nickel and cobalt in the cathode, offers good cycle durability and supports a lower material-cost strategy. Dacia also claims about a 60 percent lower full-life carbon footprint than comparable non-hybrid petrol cars in the A and B segments, based on Renault Group's projected 2027 European sales mix.