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Used Dacia Spring I: the buying guide

City car · since 2021 · Electric

✓ 31 sources cited · updated on 13 October 2026

Good choice, check first
Reliability
4.5/5
Estimated monthly cost
€252/month
Indicative prices
€9,500 – €14,000

4 known faults

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Dacia Spring I, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Good choice, check first

Small electric city car with a 26.8 kWh usable battery and a WLTP range of 220 to 230 km depending on version, designed mainly for town use. Its Euro NCAP rating is only one star (2021 test). Before buying, check the recalls (rear seat belt, charger unit), corrosion of the rear axle assembly and wheels on early examples, and the condition of the 12 V battery.

Reliability
4.5/5
Indicative prices
€9,500 – €14,000
Monthly cost
€252
Euro NCAP
1/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: Spring restylée 45 ch (2024-), Spring restylée 65 ch (2024-).

  • Spring 44 ch (2021-2024)

    Electric · Automatic · 44 hp · Crit'Air green

    33 kW (44 hp) and 125 Nm motor, 0 to 100 km/h in 19.1 s, top speed 125 km/h. 26.8 kWh usable battery and WLTP range of 230 km (Autotijd, L'argus). 30 kW DC fast charging optional.

  • Spring Extreme 65 ch (2023-2024)

    Electric · Automatic · 65 hp · Crit'Air green

    Extreme version introduced in 2023: 48 kW (65 hp) and 113 Nm, 0 to 100 km/h in 13.7 s. Same 26.8 kWh usable battery; WLTP range reduced to 220 km (L'argus, Autotijd).

  • Spring restylée 45 ch (2024-)

    ✓ Recommended

    Electric · Automatic · 45 hp · 14.1 kWh/100 km · 0 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air green

    Facelifted Spring from 2024: 45 hp (33 kW) and 125 Nm, 0 to 100 km/h in 19.1 s (Fiches-auto). WLTP range of 225 km according to Automobile Propre. Boot increased to 308 L (Motor1).

  • Spring restylée 65 ch (2024-)

    ✓ Recommended

    Electric · Automatic · 65 hp · Crit'Air green

    Facelifted Spring from 2024: 65 hp and 113 Nm, 0 to 100 km/h in 13.7 s (Fiches-auto). 30 kW DC fast charging optional (Motor1, L'argus).

Market prices

€9,500 – €14,000

Indicative range: 2021 to 2026, yearly medians of 1323 online listings collected by iAutos (years with at least 3 listings).

Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Known faults

Rear axle assembly and wheel corrosion

Severity 2/3 · Costly

On early examples, the rear axle housing reinforcements were not electro-galvanised: this protection has only been applied since 15 November 2022, and owners have found these parts completely rusted. The 14-inch wheels of cars produced until 15 September 2023 may also show rust or cracks. Dacia has not issued a recall; the repair falls under warranty (3 years/100,000 km or anti-corrosion warranty) according to L'argus.

Versions
Spring 44 ch (2021-2024), Spring Extreme 65 ch (2023-2024)
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

12 V battery discharging when parked

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

The 12 V battery can discharge within a few days when the car is parked, faster in cold weather. A 12 V battery that is too weak can trigger warning lights and prevent the car from starting, even when the traction battery is charged. A maintenance charger is advised if the car is left idle for a long period.

Versions
Spring 44 ch (2021-2024), Spring Extreme 65 ch (2023-2024), Spring restylée 45 ch (2024-), Spring restylée 65 ch (2024-)
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Faulty right rear seat belt retractor (recall)

Manufacturer recall

The right rear seat belt retractor may malfunction and reduce restraint in a crash. The affected Springs were produced at the Shiyan plant in China between 26 April and 4 October 2022; Dacia replaces the part free of charge (the Spring's first official recall campaign).

Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

Versions
Spring 44 ch (2021-2024)
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Charger unit fault: warning light and impossible start (recall)

Manufacturer recall

An error in the DC/DC converter associated with the on-board charger can trigger a safety fuse that disconnects the battery: a warning light comes on and, in the worst case, the car will no longer start. Dacia has launched a campaign to reprogram the on-board charger, with a control unit update if needed, covered by the manufacturer.

Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

Versions
Spring 44 ch (2021-2024)
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Dacia Spring”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Electricity€31
Insurance€80
Maintenance€29
Depreciation€112
Total per month€252

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Electricity€31

Spring restylée 45 ch (2024-) version: combined consumption of 14.1 kWh/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 0.194 €/kWh, for 1,000 km a month.

14.1 × 1.15 × 0.194 € × 10 = €31

Electricity price: EDF regulated Base tariff, home charging (as of 7 October 2026).

Insurance€80

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Maintenance€29

Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.

Depreciation€112

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Have a Dacia dealership check, using the serial number (VIN), that the recalls have been carried out: right rear seat belt retractor (Springs produced from April to October 2022) and charger unit reprogramming.
  • Inspect the underside of the car: rear axle assembly reinforcements (rust on examples produced before 15 November 2022) and 14-inch wheels (rust or cracks until September 2023).
  • Ask for a state-of-health (SOH) certificate for the traction battery.
  • Test charging on an AC wallbox and, if the car has the option, DC fast charging.
  • Check the 12 V battery and make sure no warning light comes on at start-up.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Have the recalls (rear seat belt, charger reprogramming) been carried out? Do you have the documents?
  • Do you have a recent SOH certificate for the traction battery?
  • Has the car ever been stuck with a warning light on or a flat 12 V battery?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

Alternatives

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Renault Zoe

I (2012-2024, facelifted in 2019) · 2012–2024

Good choice, check first
Price
€6,000 – €19,000
Reliability
4/5
Fuel types
Electric

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Peugeot e-208

II · since 2019

Good choice, check first
Price
€14,390 – €24,490
Reliability
4.5/5
Fuel types
Electric

Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Dacia Spring I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Euro NCAP rating of the Dacia Spring?

One star, obtained in the test published in December 2021: Euro NCAP found weak chest and pelvis protection for the driver in the offset frontal impact, and the absence of driver-assistance systems weighed on the rating. We found no newer result, and in particular no zero-star rating in 2024: the facelifted Spring has not been tested again, and according to Parkers Dacia does not plan a new test before 2027. The 2021 rating therefore remains the most recent. The zero-star rating of 2021 concerns the Renault Zoe.

What range does a used Dacia Spring have?

In WLTP: 230 km for the 44 hp 2021 version, 220 km for the 65 hp Extreme from 2023 (L'argus) and 225 km for the facelifted Spring according to Automobile Propre. L'argus estimates the real range at 180-200 km in mild conditions, and considerably less on motorways.

Is the traction battery under warranty?

According to L'argus, the battery is warranted for 8 years or 120,000 km, with replacement if its state of health falls below 75%. Ask for the date of first registration to find out what remains.

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