Dacia Spring Electric Cargo 65 hp

Overview

The 2025 Dacia Spring Electric 65 hp is Europe's go-to choice for an ultra-affordable electric city car, now seriously refreshed! This zippier 65 hp variant punches above its weight, offering a no-frills, practical EV experience ideal for urban adventures. With a keen new price of around €19,934, it’s designed to get you into electric motoring without emptying your wallet. Its compact size and focus on essentials make it a unique proposition in the growing EV market, especially for budget-conscious buyers or as a nimble second car.

What's New for 2025?

For 2025, the Dacia Spring gets a massive glow-up! We're talking a completely new exterior design, borrowing rugged cues from its Duster sibling, and an interior that’s been dragged into the modern age with better materials and tech. The 65 hp motor, once reserved for higher trims, now powers this updated version, offering more pep. Key upgrades include a new digital instrument panel, an available 10-inch central screen, and a raft of new safety assistance systems to meet the latest European standards, making it a much more contemporary package.

Design & Exterior

Say goodbye to the old look; the 2025 Spring 65 hp rocks a properly modern and robust Dacia family face! It’s sharper, more confident, and features Dacia’s slick new "DC" logo. You'll spot new Y-shaped LED daytime running lights and updated rear clusters. This specific 65 hp trim might sport subtle differentiating accents or wheel designs. It remains perfectly city-sized at 3701 mm long, 1583 mm wide, and 1519 mm tall, making it a doddle to park and manoeuvre through tight city streets. A proper little head-turner now!

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Inside, the 2025 Spring 65 hp is a revelation compared to its predecessor! You get a revamped dashboard with a standard 7-inch customisable digital driver’s display and the option of a new 10-inch central multimedia screen. Materials feel more upmarket, though still value-focused. This particular configuration features 2 seats, maximising its utility focus. The cargo capacity is an impressive 1085 litres with the rear area fully utilised. Sadly, there's no frunk, but the main load space is surprisingly generous for a car this compact, especially in this 2-seater layout.

Performance & Driving Experience

The 65 hp (that’s 48 kW) Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor in this front-wheel-drive Spring gives it noticeably more zip than the base model, hitting 100 km/h in a respectable 13.7 seconds – plenty for city skirmishes! With 113 Nm of instant torque, it feels nippy off the line. The top speed is 110 km/h. Its light weight (984 kg curb weight) makes it agile and fun to dart around town in, and parking is a breeze. Expect a comfortable enough ride for urban duties, with straightforward handling and effective regenerative braking to claw back some energy.

Range, Battery & Charging

Powering the Spring 65 hp is a 26.8 kWh usable battery pack, delivering a Green Cars Compare calculated real-world range of around 195 km – ideal for city commuting and daily errands. Efficiency is a strong suit at 7.28 km/kWh. Charging is handled by a standard 7 kW AC on-board charger, juicing up the battery from empty in roughly 4 hours. For quicker top-ups, DC fast charging via the CCS Type 2 port is supported at up to 30 kW, taking it from 20-80% in around 30-35 minutes. The new Spring also introduces cool optional V2L capability!

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

The 2025 Spring has seriously upped its safety game to comply with new European GSR2 regulations. While a new Euro NCAP rating isn't out yet, it now packs more standard driver-assistance kit. Expect features like Advanced Emergency Braking (AEB) with vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist and motorcycle detection, traffic sign recognition with speed alert, lane keep assist, driver attention warning, and rear parking sensors. These additions make the Spring a much safer bet for navigating busy European city streets, addressing a key criticism of the previous model.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Dacia typically offers a straightforward warranty package in Europe, usually covering the vehicle for 3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first. The crucial battery pack is generally warrantied for a more extended period, often 8 years or 120,000 km, with a guarantee against excessive degradation (e.g., to maintain at least 70-75% of its original capacity). As an EV, maintenance should be minimal, focusing on tyres, brakes, and cabin filters, contributing to its low running costs. Dacia’s reputation for robust simplicity generally bodes well for reliability.