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Dacia unveils second-generation Spring electric vehicle
Dacia has unveiled the second generation of its Spring electric vehicle, marking a strategic shift by moving production from China to the Renault Group plant in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. This transition aims to ensure eligibility for European government subsidies and avoid EU tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles.
The new model is built on the Renault Group’s RG-EV Small platform, which it shares with the Renault Twingo. Compared to the first generation, the new Spring is significantly larger, measuring 3.85 meters in length and 1.74 meters in width. It features a more robust design and an improved interior, including a 7-inch digital instrument cluster and an optional 10.1-inch touchscreen.
Technical specifications include an 80 hp (60 kW) electric motor and a 27.5 kWh LFP battery, providing a range of up to 250 km under the WLTP cycle. The vehicle is expected to maintain its position as an affordable option, with prices starting below €20,000. This model is the first of four fully electric vehicles Dacia plans to launch by 2030.
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China · Dacia · Dacia Spring · Novo mesto · Renault Group · Slovenia · Spring
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The first generation of the Dacia Spring sold over 210,000 units in more than 40 countries. www.revistabiz.ro · siol.net
- [● 4 SOURCES] The vehicle's length is 3.85 meters and its width is 1.74 meters. www.auto-medienportal.net · motori.quotidiano.net · www.revistabiz.ro · siol.net
- [● 4 SOURCES] The new Spring is built on the Renault Group's RGEV Small platform. www.auto-medienportal.net · motori.quotidiano.net · www.revistabiz.ro · siol.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] The development cycle for the new model was reduced to less than two years. motori.quotidiano.net · www.revistabiz.ro
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The car is equipped with a 27.5 kWh LFP battery containing no nickel or cobalt. motori.quotidiano.net
- [● 4 SOURCES] The second-generation Dacia Spring will be manufactured at the Renault plant in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. www.auto-medienportal.net · motori.quotidiano.net · www.revistabiz.ro · siol.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The electric motor produces 82 horsepower and 175 Nm of torque. motori.quotidiano.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] The vehicle has a driving range of up to 250 km under the WLTP cycle. motori.quotidiano.net · siol.net