Update (16 August, 2026): Spring’s long-term successor arrives in 2027 section added.
With nearly 200,000 units sold since its launch, the Dacia Spring is the most popular A-segment EV in Europe. Following the facelift in 2024, Dacia introduced major technical upgrades to the entry-level car at the end of 2025.
Recently, we had a chance to experience the 2026 Dacia Spring in person in the top-spec Extreme Electric 100 trim and closely examine its design, features, and comfort. Here are the key observations we made:
Design
The 2026 Dacia Spring boasts an SUV-styled exterior that is rare in a vehicle of this segment. Its squarish shape, high ground clearance, extensive protective cladding all around the body, and 15-inch alloy wheels together give it a robust look.
At the front, the 2026 Spring has a highly sculpted bonnet, a gloss black faux grille featuring inserts designed to mimic the links of a chain, split headlamps, and a hexagonal grille cover featuring a decal with an intricate pattern. The charging port is located behind the brand logo in the centre of the faux grille.
On the sides, the mirrors feature copper-coloured housings. At the rear, the bumper repeats the decal seen on the front bumper, and the tailgate features a slanted stripe pattern between the combination lamps.
Interior
Inside, the multi-layer dashboard and the three-spoke steering wheel with a flattened top and bottom give the 2026 Dacia Spring a contemporary look. The low-set centre console integrates a stubby gear selector and offers open storage spaces.
The Dusty Khaki accents on the dashboard and the Copper-coloured accents on the AC vents are exclusive to the rugged Extreme trim. Dacia equips the top-end grade with features like a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with sat-nav, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, and two backlit USB ports.
Experience in the 2026 Dacia Spring
Getting into the Dacia Spring Extreme 100 requires a slight duck because of the low roofline, but entry is not difficult. The car uses old-school pull door handles and the cabin feels cost-focused.
As a six-footer, I found it harder to swing my thighs in and settle into the front seat. Even with the steering wheel set to its highest position, the entry and seating process feels a bit tight for my frame.
Once seated, headroom is good for my height, and outward visibility feels acceptable for a car of this size. It does not include a dead pedal, and I would have preferred one for basic comfort. The front headrests are not adjustable, but they provide adequate support.
Back support and shoulder support still felt acceptable for my height, although my shoulder sits close to the B-pillar. Under-thigh support feels average.
With the front seat set to my driving position, the rear seat feels best suited to children. The rear headrests are adjustable and slide into the seatback, which helps keep the rear window view more open.
Rear amenities are minimal. I did not see USB ports, and there is no centre armrest. The rear doors use power windows and button-style door locks, which feel old-fashioned compared with newer layouts.
Dacia has foregone several such features to contain costs, and considering the Spring’s use case and front seat-heavy usage, not many buyers are going to complain.
Specifications
The 2026 Dacia Spring is based on an updated platform with a reinforced central section, and unlike the previous model, it features an anti-roll bar. Engineers have also revised the shock absorbers and suspension springs of the Spring with the MY2026 update.
Dacia offers the 2026 Spring in new 70 and 100 variants with higher-output motors that make the car quicker. The 70 variant, with 52 kW (70 bhp) and 137 Nm (101 lb.-ft.) of torque, accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 12.3 seconds.
The 100 variant, featured in this story, comes with a motor producing 75 kW (101 bhp) and 137 Nm (101 lb.-ft.) of torque, which cuts the 0-62 mph sprint time to 9.6 seconds.
A new 24.3 kWh LFP battery pack powers the motors, and it supports charging at up to 40 kW. Customers can charge it from 20% to 80% SoC as quickly as 29 minutes. On a full charge, it delivers a WLTP range of 140 miles in both variants.
Price
In the UK, the 2026 Dacia Spring Electric is available in Expression and Extreme grades. The former comes in the 70 variant and costs GBP 15,990, while the latter comes in the 100 variant and retails at GBP 16,990.
Spring’s long-term successor arrives in 2027
Dacia has confirmed that the second-generation Spring will launch in 2027. The four-door, four-seat city car will be produced in Europe, marking a major change for the brand’s smallest electric car.
Its underlying platform and proportions are shared with the Renault Twingo E-Tech, but the exterior will feature Dacia-specific front and rear styling.
The first official image reveals redesigned horizontal LED tail-lights connected by a gloss black trim panel bearing the Dacia lettering. A new Spring Electric badge, more angular rear body surfacing and a revised rear bumper further distinguish it from its Renault counterpart.
Trained as an automobile engineer, I’ve been following the global car market since 2005. Over the past 17 years, I’ve been involved in online automotive analysis and publishing, traveling the world to drive, evaluate, and experience new cars and technologies.
