Dacia Reveals New Tiny Electric Vehicle Model Changes
June 19, 2026
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Key Takeaways
The new Dacia Spring electric city car is expected to be one of Europe's most affordable EVs, with a price around $2,300 CAD lower than the Renault Twingo E-Tech, making it an attractive option for Canadian consumers looking for affordable electric vehicles.
The Dacia Spring will feature a 27.5-kilowatt-hour LFP battery pack, yielding a WLTP range of 263 kilometres, and an 82-horsepower front motor, allowing for a top speed of 130 km/h and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 12.1 seconds.
The vehicle will come standard with a 6.6-kW AC charger and 50 kW peak DC fast-charging power, enabling convenient and efficient charging, and may be eligible for the Canadian government's iZEV incentives and provincial rebates, with Canadian pricing and availability to be announced in the coming months.
Introduction to the All-New Dacia Spring Electric City Car
In the coming months, Dacia is set to unveil an all-new electric city car, promising to be one of Europe's most affordable EVs. The upcoming model will retain the Spring nameplate, currently used on its China-made EV counterpart. With a focus on budget-friendliness, the new Dacia Spring is expected to be priced around €2,000 ($2,300 CAD) lower than the revived Renault Twingo E-Tech, making it an attractive option for Canadian consumers looking for an affordable electric vehicle, potentially eligible for the Canadian government's iZEV incentives and provincial rebates.
Platform and Specifications
The new Dacia Spring will be built on a modified platform used for the Renault Twingo E-Tech, featuring simplified underpinnings similar to the Renault 5. It is likely to be manufactured at Renault's Slovenia plant, boasting a smaller battery and a lower-powered motor. The vehicle will ditch the complex independent rear suspension found in larger models, such as the Renault 5, resulting in a more affordable production cost. In terms of specifications, the Dacia Spring is expected to have a similar profile to the Twingo, with a 27.5-kilowatt-hour LFP battery pack, yielding a WLTP range of 263 kilometres. The vehicle will be equipped with an 82-horsepower front motor, allowing for a leisurely acceleration to 100 km/h in 12.1 seconds and a top speed of 130 km/h.
Charging Capabilities
The new Dacia Spring will come standard with a 6.6-kW AC charger, which can be upgraded to 11 kW, reducing the flat-to-full charging time to approximately two and a half hours. The vehicle will also feature a modest 50 kW peak DC fast-charging power, enabling a 10% to 80% charging time of around 30 minutes. This makes it an attractive option for Canadian consumers who value convenience and efficiency in their electric vehicles, particularly in urban centres like Toronto or Vancouver, where charging infrastructure is readily available.
European E-Car Category and Future Plans
The Dacia Spring is expected to fall under the European Union's new E-Car category, which limits vehicle size and allows manufacturers to skip certain features, resulting in lower production costs. Dacia also plans to launch a larger EV, an electric equivalent of the highly successful Sandero hatchback, which could potentially be available in the Canadian market, offering Canadian consumers a more affordable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, and possibly qualifying for Canadian pricing and incentives.
Conclusion
The all-new Dacia Spring electric city car is poised to disrupt the European EV market with its affordability and efficiency. As the Canadian EV market continues to grow, with many provinces offering rebates and incentives for eco-friendly vehicles, the Dacia Spring could be an attractive option for Canadian consumers looking for a budget-friendly and environmentally conscious transportation solution, with its Canadian availability and pricing to be announced in the coming months.
