Dacia Spring

Summary

the Dacia Spring is a small battery-powered hatchback aimed squarely at the budget end of the electric car market. This is the second-generation version, which is expected to arrive in Uk showrooms in early 2027.

This is an entirely new iteration of the Spring, which replaces the original Spring which has only been on sale for around two years. This predecessor earned widespread praise for its unparalleled EV pricing, but also a heavy dose of reviewer criticism for its underpowered entry-level drivetrain, as well as its poor Euro NCAP safety credentials.

Building on the first generation, Dacia has announced that this new version offers improved performance and battery range, while promising that the Spring will remain one of the cheapest electric car choices in the UK.

There aren’t any foreign or UK-based test drive reviews to present on this page just yet. Once we have collected reviews on the model, and we have running cost estimations to present, we will give Spring an Expert Rating score. Check back soon!

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Key specifications

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Media reviews

Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media.

There are no foreign or UK-based reviews of the next-generation Dacia Spring online just yet at the time of writing. This is sure to change towards the coming months as Dacia looks to launch the model in the UK. Check back soon!

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

No safety rating

As of September 2026, the second-generation Dacia Spring has not been assessed by Euro NCAP.

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of September 2026, the Dacia Spring has not been assessed by Green NCAP.

The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the Spring is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing if and when it takes place. Check back again soon.

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

No data yet

As of September 2026, we don’t have independently verified data available for the second-generation Dacia Spring. Check back again soon.

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of September 2026, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Dacia Spring to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops. 

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Spring, we’ll publish the results here.

Warranty rating

New car warranty information for the Dacia Spring

Dacia’s new car warranty is fairly boilerplate, and essentially matching rival brands in a similar price bracket as the Spring.

The duration is three years, with a limit of 60,000 miles. In addition to the standard new car warranty, the Spring has an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components.

Recalls

Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Dacia Spring

As of September 2026, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Dacia Spring. However, recall information is updated regularly, so this may have changed.

You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Dacia dealer.

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