All-New 2027 Dacia Spring Revealed With Bolder Styling

Dacia has officially unveiled the second-generation Spring, marking the start of a major electric offensive as the first of four fully electric models planned by the brand before the end of the decade. Arriving as the European Union pushes to cut fleet CO2 emissions by 90 percent compared to 2021 levels by 2035, the new Spring aims to democratize electric mobility. Following more than 210,000 sales across over 40 countries since 2021, Dacia has relocated production from China to Europe, assembling the new hatchback at Renault Group’s plant in Novo Mesto, Slovenia.

Visually, the 2027 Dacia Spring receives an upright and muscular makeover with sculpted bodywork, pronounced wheel arches, and black trim connecting the headlights and taillights. Serving as Dacia's sibling to the reborn Renault Twingo, it retains pop-out rear windows. The city car has grown substantially, measuring 3.85 meters (151.6 inches) long and 1.74 meters (68.5 inches) wide, representing an increase of 15 centimeters (5.9 inches) in length and 18 cm (7.1 inches) in width over its predecessor.

Power comes from a single electric motor producing 80 horsepower and 175 Nm (129 lb-ft) of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 12.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). Energy is stored in a 27.5-kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, providing up to 250 km (155 miles) of WLTP range. Dacia notes that previous-generation owners averaged only 34 km (21 miles) per day, with 75 percent charging at home. AC charging takes 9 hours from 15 to 80 percent via the standard 6.6-kW charger on a domestic outlet, or 1 hour and 55 minutes with an optional 11-kW setup. An optional 50-kW DC fast charger replenishes 15 to 80 percent in 28 minutes.

Inside, the cabin features a standard 7-inch digital instrument cluster paired with a 10.1-inch central touchscreen, retaining physical knobs, buttons, a steering-column shifter, and Renault's traditional volume controls behind the steering wheel. Practicality is emphasized by 337 liters (11.9 cubic feet) of trunk space, expanding to 1,283 liters (45.3 cubic feet) with the 50:50 split rear seats folded, alongside an optional 18-liter (0.6 cubic feet) front compartment under the hood. Equipment options include keyless entry, a rearview camera, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected navigation, the YouClip accessory system, vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, and an EU-mandated driver monitoring camera in the A-pillar.

Pricing will start below €20,000 across Europe before incentives, kicking off at €17,900 in Italy with higher trim levels at €19,500. This debut arrives as zero-emission vehicles gain traction, with ACEA data showing battery-electric vehicles capturing a 22.2 percent market share across Europe (EU, UK, and EFTA) during the first half of the year.