Dacia Spring 2024– car dimensions: 3701 mm long, 1583 mm wide and 1489 mm high. Unladen weight is 984 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 308 litres.
The cabin has a 7-inch digital instrument cluster as standard across the range. Lower trims use a smartphone mount with Media Control app for media and navigation via Bluetooth and USB. Higher Extreme trim adds a 10.1-inch Media Nav Live touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, plus connected navigation. Manual air conditioning is standard. Cruise control and speed limiter come as standard. Rear parking sensors are standard, with front sensors and reversing camera on higher trims or packs. Driver aids include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, and driver attention warning, all to meet safety rules. The interior feels practical with YouClip attachment points for accessories and decent storage.
Boot space measures 308 litres with seats up, expanding to 1004 litres with the rear bench folded. An optional frunk under the bonnet adds about 35 litres for cables or small items. There is a loading lip and the floor is not fully flat when seats are down.
Towing is not permitted on this model. Payload sits around 331 to 381 kg depending on version, with a gross vehicle weight near 1315 kg. A dedicated Cargo van version exists for work use, offering up to 1085 litres load volume, around 370 kg payload, and durable materials, with two front seats only.
The cabin is simple and functional with a redesigned dashboard centred on a standard 7-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10-inch touchscreen on higher trims. Manual air conditioning is fitted, along with a height-adjustable steering wheel and fabric seats that feel adequate for short urban trips though the cushions are short. Hard plastics dominate, rear space is tight for adults, but visibility is good and clever YouClip storage points plus a class-leading 308-litre boot make daily use practical.
Fully electric with WLTP combined range of 225 km and city range of 305 km
Official combined consumption 12.4-14.1 kWh/100 km depending on power version
Annual service interval recommended
Euro NCAP 1-star rating from 2021 test (not retested for 2024 model)
Standard safety includes 6 airbags, AEBS with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane-keep assist, traffic-sign recognition, driver attention warning, eCall and ESP
The Spring runs purely on electricity from a 26.8 kWh usable lithium-ion battery. Official WLTP combined range sits at 225 km, rising to 305 km in the city cycle, with combined consumption listed between 12.4 and 14.1 kWh/100 km according to motor output. Regenerative braking in B mode helps recover energy in urban stop-start driving.
Servicing is straightforward and low-cost thanks to the electric powertrain. Dacia recommends an annual check or service at the stated mileage interval. No oil changes or exhaust work are needed, and brake wear is reduced by regeneration. Service plans are available to fix costs.
Safety kit meets current regulations with six airbags, automatic emergency braking that detects pedestrians and cyclists, lane-keeping assist, traffic-sign recognition with speed alert, driver fatigue warning, eCall and electronic stability control. The car carries a 1-star Euro NCAP rating from the 2021 test of the previous version. the 2024 model has not been retested.
Living with the Spring is simple for city use. The three-year/60,000-mile base warranty can extend to seven years/75,000 miles with regular Dacia servicing, while the battery is covered for eight years. Mechanics are basic so little goes wrong, and remote app features let you pre-condition the cabin or schedule charging.
Length 3701 mm, Width 1583 mm, Height 1489 mm, Wheelbase 2423 mm (Spring 2024 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Dacia UK technical data sheet and Spring eBrochure, ArenaEV/encyCARpedia/Dacia press.