The Dacia Spring pays a high price for the “Made in China”

Taxation Double Blow

The measures put in place to counter the arrival of electric cars manufactured in China have had a collateral victim. The successful small model, Dacia Spring, manufactured in Shiyan, China, is feeling the effects. Already deprived of the ecological bonus of 4,000 euros since the beginning of 2024, the model designed by Renault’s Romanian subsidiary will also have to bear an increase in its customs duties, raised from 10% to 31%.

Competitive Struggles

This double blow comes as Dacia prepares to launch a significantly redesigned version of the vehicle, positioned as the cheapest electric car. Despite the costly upgrade, the Dacia Spring will face tough competition from a growing number of affordable European electric cars.

Enhancements and Features

The Dacia Spring has undergone upgrades in its exterior presentation, now more appealing, along with modernized features such as a digital dashboard, a ten-inch central screen, a new height-adjustable steering wheel, and less austere materials. Additionally, a “frunk,” a small trunk located under the front hood, has been added.

Technical Specifications

Targeted for short trips, the Dacia Spring is equipped with a 26.8 kWh NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) battery providing a range of 225 km. Its motor produces the equivalent of 65 horsepower and boasts an average consumption of 13.5 kWh per 100 km due to the car’s controlled weight, just under a ton. However, the car’s high clearance suspension does not hide the relative ruggedness of its connections to the ground.


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