Dacia will launch a new compact electric car to replace the Spring, with prices starting at £15,000.
The A-segment hatchback — sharing architecture with the upcoming Renault Twingo — will bring significant upgrades over the current Spring, which holds the title of UK’s least expensive electric vehicle.
“We’re preparing to go one step further in terms of EV affordability,” said Renault Group CEO Luca De Meo. “I defy any competitor in the world to do that.”
The new model will arrive in showrooms by mid-2026, following the launch of the Renault Twingo that took 21 months to develop. De Meo confirmed it will be “a true Dacia” offering “best value for money” at under €18,000 (£15,000).
Unlike the current Spring — built in China using an older platform designed for emerging markets — the new Dacia EV will be manufactured in Europe. This shift avoids Chinese-built EV tariffs while utilizing the Ampr Small platform shared with the Renault 4 and 5.
The new model is expected to improve upon the Spring’s current specifications:
- Power output: 64bhp
- Battery capacity: 27kWh
- Range: 139 miles
De Meo highlighted the related Twingo’s potential as a market disruptor, similar to its original predecessor. The new city car will achieve industry-leading efficiency of 6m/kWh using new LFP battery technology.
Production costs have been reduced 40% compared to the Renault 5 through simplified design. “In 2019 our cars had between 2,200 and 2,600 parts on average. The new Twingo will have around 750,” De Meo explained. “We pushed for systematic reuse of on-the-shelf parts. Before the Renaulution our carry-over never exceeded 50%. Now we achieve up to 80%.”
The Twingo will be priced below €20,000 (£16,500) without subsidies — “less than €100 per month,” according to De Meo.
