2025 Dacia Spring Extreme Owner Review: Real-World Range, Costs & Living With It
This 2025 Dacia Spring in blue is my second electric car. Previously, I had an ageing Renault Zoe ZE50, and I wanted to move into something newer that had rapid charging capability. Because I work as a commercial surveyor and sometimes have to do longer trips, I was initially worried that the short range of the Spring would be a problem for me. However, the combination of the price, the compact size, and the equipment specification on the Extreme trim convinced me to take the plunge. I went for the Extreme specification and have also installed an aftermarket frunk under the bonnet.
Vehicle Specification
Specification |
Vehicle Data |
| Registered Model Variant | Dacia Spring Extreme EV (Electric 65) |
| Body Style & Seating | 5-Door Compact Hatchback (4 Seats) |
| Battery Capacity | 26.8 kWh Nominal (25.0 kWh Usable) Lithium-ion (400V Architecture) |
| Power & Torque | 65 hp (48 kW) / 113 Nm (Front-Wheel Drive) |
| Performance | 0–62 mph in 13.7 seconds / 78 mph Top Speed |
| Unladen Kerb Weight | 984 kg – 1,032 kg |
| Official WLTP Range | 140 miles (Combined) / Up to 186–195 miles (Urban) |
| Charging Capability | Up to 6.6 kW AC (Type 2) / Up to 30–34 kW DC Rapid Charging (CCS) |
| Boot Capacity | 308 litres |
| Standard Extreme Trim Equipment | 10-inch Media Nav Live touchscreen with wireless smartphone mirroring, 7-inch digital instrument cluster, reversing camera, rear parking sensors, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) bidirectional charging adapter, electric rear windows, electrically adjustable door mirrors, and copper-accented interior/exterior styling. |
Driving Experience, Efficiency & The Positives
Living with the Dacia Spring has been great fun. It is fantastic to drive—in fact, it feels like a proper throwback to a 1990s hatchback. Because of its light weight, the efficiency I get out of the 26 kWh battery is crazy.
Inside, the car has all the kit and technology I need—nothing more and nothing less—without any unnecessary extras. There is also a brilliant sense of community on the road: other Dacia Spring drivers actually wave and flash their lights when we pass each other!
Real-World Range, Battery Performance & Negatives
From an 80% charge, I achieve an average range of around 120 miles in the summer and 90 miles in the winter.
Having covered between 5,000 and 10,000 miles in my first year (on track for 10,000 to 15,000 miles annually), I haven’t had a single fault or issue with the car. The battery is performing just as well as the day I got it; everything is exactly as it was when new, with no noticeable drop in range or charging rates.
If there is one downside, it is purely down to the maximum range. An extra 20 or 30 miles of range would make the car completely perfect.
The Best-Kept Secret: Critics vs Owners
For me, the best-kept secret about the Dacia Spring is how differently real owners view it compared to motoring journalists. The motoring press can’t seem to see beyond the budget trim and the lightweight build, and they don’t think it is a practical car. Yet virtually every single owner I have heard from on social media says the exact opposite. In my experience, it is the bargain of the century.
Charging, Insurance & Running Costs
I charge the car at home using an Ohme home charging unit paired with an E.ON overnight electricity tariff. Because I also have solar panels at home, I ran the car for nothing during the summer! Between the solar panels and home charging, it has saved me a fortune.
When I am out on longer trips, I do use the public charging networks, though I don’t have any particular favourites. I also personally insure the car through Direct Line.
Would I Buy Another One?
If I were to trade my keys in tomorrow, the new Dacia Spring would be right at the top of my list—or maybe a Renault 5.
Review by Tim
