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Dacia Spring Electric City Car

The all-new 2025 Dacia Spring 100% electric is bold and assertive. The modern and robust design is welcoming and the interior is spacious and clever.

What's more, the striking look and stylish feel of Dacia's compact SUV is jam-packed with cabin equipment. So, let's review the Dacia Spring city car in a bit more detail.

Dacia's Impact on the UK Market

The drive to make a mark in the EV automotive market is based around practicality and affordability. As such, the low-priced and versatile Dacia Spring SUV is gaining traction in Europe and in the United Kingdom.

Of course, the competition for owning cheap electric vehicles is fierce. Take a look at our Citroën Ami Pop review and you'll see what we mean.

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Beyond that, several other budget-friendly EVs vying for a strong position in the UK include the Leapmotor T03 electric city car and the Kia Picanto.

Having said all that, the pricing strategy of the 2025 Dacia Spring Expression makes it an attractive option for the majority of budget-conscious consumers.

In fact, the company that makes Dacia family cars has steered the base model "Expression" to undercut many of its competitors and be accessible to a broad audience.

Design of the All-New Dacia Spring

The refreshed design of the Spring 5-door 2025 model is one that emphasises Dacia's emblematic "Y-shaped" LED lighting signature.

A bit of extra panache and style comes from the black and white decals on urban-inspired front and rear bumpers.

The designers also enhanced durability of minor impacts by using replaceable plastic panels for side protection on the four lower door sections.

Dacia Spring 2025 Car Review and Price in the UKOne of the manufacturer's most notable claims is the arrival of Europe's most affordable new electric car (MRRP is less than £15,000 excluding metallic paint) to the United Kingdom.

Here's the deal:

The robust lines of the Dacia Spring equate it to many of the modern off-road SUVs, such as:

In fairness, we also found the instant acceleration produced the same agility shown by most of the best electric city cars.

Plus, there are only a few UK cars with high ground clearance that have reinforced wing and grille protections and 15-inch wheels.

Pro Tip: After the removal of the roof rails, Dacia was able to feature the Spring Expression as one of the most efficient and lightest of all electric cars for sale in the United Kingdom with a kerb weight of some 951 kilograms (excluding the driver).

Performance and Driving Experience

The lightweight construction of the Dacia Spring 100% electric contributes to the overall nimbleness for driving in city environments. The two electric motor options are:

The base motor can achieve 62mph from a standstill in 19.1 seconds with a top speed of 78 mph. Whereas, the extra power gained from the higher spec version can reduce it to 13.7 seconds.

In terms of performance, the Spring can cover 140 miles in the WLTP combined cycle or 190 miles in the WLTP urban cycle without needing to recharge.

Battery and Range

Using the rapid charger (e.g. a 30kW DC fast charger) takes the range from 20% to 80% in about forty five (45) minutes. It takes about four (4) hours to achieve full charge at home using a 7kW wallbox.

Thanks to the new regenerative braking system, "B Mode" is able to recover energy during deceleration when it's activated.

Pro Tip: The power to object, two-way charge V2L (Vehicle to load) technology available on the Dacia Extreme version, means you can power household devices and some electrical appliances from the power stored in the lithium-ion battery.

Interior and Technical Features

Many of the internal improvements made to the multimedia and technology inside the Spring Expression and the Extreme enhance the functionality inside the cabin.

Though somewhat straightforward, the dashboard features a 7-inch on-board computer multimedia system with wireless connectivity. The entry-level trim also includes:

If you decide to upgrade to the Dacia Spring Extreme, and pay the purchase price of £16,995, you get a 10-inch infotainment screen, along with:

Practicality and Storage

Despite its compactness, the Spring is quite spacious and offers a 308-litre boot. Fold down the rear seats and you can expand the total luggage capacity to 1,004 litres.

But, if you're thinking about buying one of the large people movers that are available in the UK, our review of the Dacia Jogger 7 Seater family car is a great place to start.

Dacia Spring Electric City Car Dimensions

Pro Tip: There is an optional 35-litre storage compartment under the front bonnet which you can use for storing the charging cables.

Safety and Assistance Systems

The 2025 Dacia Spring city car is equipped to meet contemporary safety standards - especially while navigating urban environments.

As a result, the advanced driver assistance systems include:

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Dacia Jogger 7 Seater Price in the United KingdomDacia Spring Expression Electric 45 Price in the United Kingdom: £14,995* (OTR)

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