Dacia Spring Electric 2021

Starting price: €16,990

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

Dacia Spring Electric 2021 works best as a FWD electric hatchback for city driving, short commutes and simple home charging. For ownership planning, the key range numbers are not only 230-236 km official, but also about 161 km mixed and 131 km in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 4 h 18 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 36 min (est.), so highway use needs more patience. The practical side is documented with 4 seats, 300-620 L cargo and 8 years / 120,000 km battery warranty. Expect the practical mixed-use estimate to sit well below the highest official WLTP value. Range confidence is high and the tracked ownership specs are complete.

Best fit
City drivingShort commuteHome charging

Main caveatExpect the practical mixed-use estimate to sit well below the highest official WLTP value.

Range reality

Official WLTP range
230-236 km
BEVDB mixed estimate
161 km
Cold highway estimate
131 km
Mixed vs top official
-75 km / -32%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 4 h 18 min
Fast charging
10-80% 36 min (est.)
10-80% range added
114 km Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
4
Cargo
300-620 L
Battery warranty
8 years / 120,000 km

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Complete
Estimate basis
WLTP data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
None of the tracked key fields
City - Mild Weather192 km
City - Cold Weather125 km
Highway - Mild Weather166 km
Highway - Cold Weather131 km

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from WLTP data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

Have questions about Real Range?
Nominal Capacity26.8 kWh
Usable Capacity25 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Architecture400 V
Warranty Period8 years
Warranty Mileage120000 km
Cathode MaterialNo Data

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeType 2Type 2 icon
Port LocationFront Center
Charge Power6.6 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)4 h 18 min
Charge Speed (mild)40 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)30 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 2CCS Combo 2 icon
Port LocationFront Center
Charge Power (max)34 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)29 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)36 min
Charge Speed (mild)210 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)150 km/h
Autocharge SupportedYes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedNo
Supported Protocol-

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleNo
Automatically using NavigationNo
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~4h 20m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Wall plug · 230V / 10A2.3 kW12h 20m14 km/h
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A3.7 kW7h 40m23 km/h
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A6.6 kW4h 20m41 km/hLimited by vehicle
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A6.6 kW4h 20m41 km/hLimited by vehicle
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A6.6 kW4h 20m41 km/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~36 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
CCS 50+ kWCCS connector29 kW avg.36 min207 km/hVehicle-limited above 50 kW

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Acceleration19.1 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed125 km/h
Total Power33 kW (45 PS)
Total Torque125 Nm
DriveFWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
Exterior Outlet(s)-
Interior Outlet(s)-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2H via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2G via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)161 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)15.4 kWh/100 km

BEVDB estimates use WLTP-rated (or derived; falls back to NEDC when WLTP is missing) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

WLTP Ratings (best case)

Range236 km
Rated Consumption13.9 kWh/100 km

WLTP Ratings (worst case)

Range230 km
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Safety Rating1/5
Adult Occupant49%
Child Occupant56%
Rating Year2021
Vulnerable Road Users39%
Safety Assist32%

Source: Euro NCAP

Have questions about Safety?
Length3734 mm
Width1622 mm
Width with Mirrors1770 mm
Height1516 mm
Wheelbase2423 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)1012 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)1300 kg
Max. Payload363 kg
Cargo Volume300 L
Cargo Volume Max620 L
Cargo Volume Frunk0 L
Roof Load0 kg
Tow Hitch PossibleNo
Towing Weight Unbraked0 kg
Towing Weight Braked0 kg
Vertical Load Max0 kg
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price€16,990
Seats4 people
IsofixYes, 2 seats
Turning Circle9.5 m
PlatformRNMA CMF-A
EV Dedicated PlatformNo
Car BodyHatchback
Roof RailsNo
Heat PumpNo Data
HP Standard EquipmentNo Data

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.