Overview
- For the 2025/2026 update, the Spring replaces its 33/48 kW motors with 51 kW and 74 kW units, adds a 24.3 kWh lithium‑iron‑phosphate battery, raises DC fast charging to 40 kW, and keeps WLTP range around 225 km.
- Dacia reports major mid‑range gains, with the 80–120 km/h sprint cut to 10.3 seconds for the base motor and 6.9 seconds for the stronger version, down from 26.2 and 14.0 seconds respectively.
- The company says the technical overhaul will not increase prices, and current European entry pricing for the Spring remains about €16,900 according to trade press.
- Dacia also revealed the Hipster concept as a near‑series, three‑metre urban EV study with L7‑class style parameters, seating for four, a top speed of 90 km/h, up to 15 kW output, a highly simplified interior with smartphone docking, and a weight target about 20% below the Spring including safety features like front airbags.
- No launch date or official price was announced for Hipster; outlets report a target entry price roughly between €10,000 and €13,000 and suggest a potential 2026–2027 rollout, with European homologation rules and class designation likely to shape what reaches showrooms.