09:19 17-04-2026

Dacia's next affordable EV: Spring successor spotted testing

Dacia is testing the successor to its Spring EV, based on the Renault Twingo platform, priced under €18,000 with 240 km range. Expected in 2026, it aims to compete with Chinese EVs.

Dacia is actively testing the successor to its popular Spring EV, and the first spy photos already give us a glimpse of the newcomer. Based on the prototype, the model will be closely related to the Renault Twingo E-Tech, but it will feature its own, more restrained design in the style of the Duster and Bigster.

The new urban electric car will be slightly larger than the current Spring and will transition to the modern AmpR Small platform. This architecture is already used in Renault and Nissan models, including future compact-segment EVs. Despite its technical kinship with the Twingo, Dacia will maintain its key principle of maximum affordability.

The new model is expected to be priced below €18,000, allowing it to compete not only with European models but also with Chinese cars that are aggressively capturing the budget EV market. Preliminary data suggests the car will get a battery of around 27.4 kWh and a range of up to 240 km. This is a bit more than the current Spring, indicating improved efficiency without a significant cost increase.

The interior will also be unified with Renault's, but with Dacia's signature elements. The focus will be on practicality rather than premium solutions, in keeping with the brand's philosophy. The model's debut is expected in the second half of 2026. This newcomer could become one of the key players in Europe's affordable electric vehicle segment.

Dacia is betting on the most important factor: price. If the brand can keep the cost below that of its Chinese rivals, the model has every chance of repeating the Spring's success and shaking up the affordable EV market once again.