Renault Group’s Dacia has launched the second generation of its Spring electric vehicle (EV) as the first model in the brand’s plan to introduce four EVs by 2030.
The launch follows Renault’s futuREady strategy, unveiled in March 2026.
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The new Spring is produced at Renault Group’s Novo Mesto plant in Slovenia and is based on the group’s newly developed RG-EV platform for small cars.
Spring’s entire range is priced below €20,000, excluding government incentives.
In its statement, the company said: “With the RG-EV small platform, New Spring gains the latest e-technologies by Renault Group, a pioneer in this field, continuously seeking to make the best technology accessible to as many people as possible.”
It succeeds the original Spring, which has achieved sales of more than 210,000 units in over 40 markets since its 2021 debut.
Dacia said the redesigned vehicle is 18cm wider than the previous model, with the change increasing cabin room and cargo capacity.
The vehicle is powered by a 60kW (80hp) electric motor producing 175Nm of torque.
It accelerates from 0-100km/h in 12.1 seconds and has a top speed of 130km/h.
Its lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery provides 27.5kWh of usable capacity, giving a worldwide harmonised light vehicles test procedure combined range of up to 250km, the group said.
Across the range, the new Spring includes a 7in digital instrument cluster as standard. A 10.1in central touchscreen is available on higher-spec trims.
Customers can select from four exterior colours: Agave, Schist Grey, Diamond Black and Glacier White.
Wheel options are 15in or 16in.
For connectivity, the Expression trim is equipped with Dacia’s Media Control system, while the Journey trim features Media Nav Live.
“New Spring is the first Dacia to benefit from Renault Group’s new development programmes, intending to speed up the vehicle design cycle and cut development time to under two years, while also reducing design costs. An approach that is fundamentally Dacia in its ability to cut straight to the essentials”, the company added.
In its most recent financial results, Renault Group maintained its full-year 2026 guidance after reporting first-half revenue up 9.5% to €30.25bn ($34.67bn).
