A new Dacia Spring starts at €16,900 in Portugal, according to Dacia's website. It offers up to 225 km of range on the WLTP combined cycle and 315 km in town. A used 2021–2023 Spring is listed on AUTO.MOTO.pt for €11,000 to €13,500.
It is one of the cheapest electric cars on the market, built for the city and for people who charge at home. In return, it has little power and a one-star Euro NCAP safety rating.
In this guide we look at the price of a new Spring, its real range, how long it takes to charge, what it costs to run and what to check before buying a used one.
How much a new Dacia Spring costs
On Dacia's Portuguese website, the Spring starts at €16,900 in Essential trim with the Electric 70 motor (70 hp). There are three trim levels: Essential, Expression and Extreme.
There are two motors. The Electric 70 is aimed at the city. The Electric 100 (100 hp) copes better with motorways. Prices of the better-equipped versions and offers change often, so always confirm the final price in the configurator or at the dealer.
Dacia's website already shows a new Spring, built in Europe, with up to 250 km of range and an 80 hp motor. At the time of writing, the published price list was still that of the current Spring.
Dacia Spring: real-world range
According to Dacia, the current Spring covers up to 225 km on the WLTP combined cycle and up to 315 km on the urban cycle. Its stated consumption is 12.4 kWh/100 km, one of the lowest on the market.
In practice, range drops with cold weather, air conditioning or motorway driving. In its 2022 tests of the first-generation model (33 kW), Green NCAP estimated about 140 km on the motorway at 23 °C. It is the most honest figure for anyone planning long trips.
- city: this is where the Spring does best, with braking that recovers energy;
- main roads: range sits between the city and motorway figures;
- motorway: expect much less than the WLTP figure;
- winter: heating uses battery, so plan charging with a margin.
Charging: how long it takes
The current Spring charges on alternating current at up to 7 kW, from a wallbox or a slow public charger. With the 40 kW DC fast charger, 20% to 80% takes about 29 minutes, according to Dacia. That charger is optional on the Expression and Extreme versions.
For most owners, the cheapest option is charging at home overnight. If you have a garage, read our guide on installing a wallbox at home, including what the law says about condominiums.
If the car sleeps on the street, you will rely on public chargers. In that case, compare tariffs and see which EV charging card is worth it for your use.
What a Spring costs to run
Dacia itself does the maths with 12.4 kWh/100 km and a home tariff of €0.20/kWh. That works out at about €2.50 per 100 km when charging at home. At public fast chargers, the price per kWh is usually much higher.
There is a tax saving too. Article 5 of the IUC Code exempts fully electric vehicles, so the Spring pays no IUC.
As for incentives, the Fundo Ambiental zero-emission vehicle incentive gave private buyers €4,000 for cars up to €38,500, with the scrapping of a fossil-fuel car over 10 years old. The 2026 applications ran from 11 June to 27 July. Check the Fundo Ambiental website for any new round.
Safety: one star from Euro NCAP
This is the Spring's weak point. In December 2021, Euro NCAP gave the Dacia Spring one star. It scored 49% for adult protection, 56% for child protection, 39% for vulnerable road users and 32% for safety assist.
To date, it is the only Euro NCAP result published for the Spring. The current model adds driver aids such as automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assist, but no new rating has been published.
For short city trips it can make sense. If you drive a lot on motorways or carry children every day, compare it with other small EVs first.
Used Dacia Spring: prices on AUTO.MOTO.pt
On 22 October 2026 there were 15 used Dacia Spring adverts on AUTO.MOTO.pt. All are first-generation cars from 2021 to 2023, with the 45 hp motor.
- price: €11,000 to €13,500, with a median of €12,750;
- years: three from 2021, six from 2022 and six from 2023;
- mileage: from under 15,000 km to over 127,000 km.
So a used Spring costs roughly €3,400 to €5,900 less than the entry price of a new one, but it is an older and less powerful model. To compare with other models, see all used electric cars for sale: there are more than 700 adverts.
What to check before buying a used Dacia Spring
- battery health: ask for a battery diagnostic report from a brand or specialist workshop;
- full-charge range: see how many kilometres the dashboard shows at 100% and compare it with what you would expect;
- fast-charging socket (CCS): check the car has one, as it is not standard on every version;
- cables: make sure it comes with the cable for public chargers and, ideally, the one for a household socket;
- history: ask for service invoices and check the car's VIN to confirm its data and history;
- warranty: ask whether it is still covered by the brand warranty and on what terms.
Always take a test drive with hills and a stretch of dual carriageway. That is where the lack of power of the 45 hp motor shows most.
Who this EV makes sense for
- it makes sense as a second car, for short commutes, for people who park in the city and charge at home;
- it makes less sense for people who drive a lot on motorways, travel a lot with family or have nowhere to charge near home.
Frequently asked questions about the Dacia Spring
How much does the Dacia Spring cost in Portugal?
New, from €16,900 (Essential Electric 70), according to Dacia. Used, between €11,000 and €13,500 in AUTO.MOTO.pt adverts in October 2026.
What is the range of the Dacia Spring electric?
Up to 225 km on the WLTP combined cycle and up to 315 km in town for the current model. On the motorway it is much less: Green NCAP estimated about 140 km for the first generation.
What are the common problems with the Dacia Spring?
Its clearest weak points are the lack of power on motorways, the range on long trips and passive safety, with one star from Euro NCAP. On a used car, check the battery above all.
Which is the cheapest Dacia Spring?
New, it is the Essential Electric 70. Used, the cheapest adverts on AUTO.MOTO.pt are 2021 cars from about €11,000.
Does the Dacia Spring pay IUC?
No. Fully electric vehicles are exempt from IUC.
