Dacia Spring

The Dacia Spring Electric (internal code BBG)[2] is a battery electric city car manufactured by the Romanian car manufacturer Dacia produced since 2021. It was previewed by its concept model unveiled in March 2020.[3] At its introduction, it is the cheapest electric car in Europe.

Dacia Spring Electric (BBG)
Overview
ManufacturerDacia (Renault)
Also calledRenault City K-ZE
Production2021–present
AssemblyChina: Shiyan, Hubei (eGT New Energy Automotive)[1]
Body and chassis
ClassCity car (A)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-motor, front-wheel-drive
PlatformRenault CMF-A platform
RelatedRenault Kwid
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent magnet synchronous
Power output33 kW (44 hp)
Battery27.4 kWh Li-ion
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,423 mm (95.4 in)
Length3,734 mm (147.0 in)
Width1,579 mm (62.2 in)
Height1,516 mm (59.7 in)
Curb weight970 kg (2,138 lb)

Overview

The concept model of Spring Electric was unveiled on the web on 3 March 2020.[4] It was to be presented at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show but the entire show was canceled.[5] It has a gray body colour enhanced with neon orange accents on the rims, the door handles, the mirrors and the grille.[6][7]

The production model of Spring Electric was presented at Renault EWAYS conference on 15 October 2020 and marketed for early 2021.[8][2][9] It went on sale in March 2021.[10] Car-sharing services and cargo utility versions will also be launched later in 2021.[9] The deliveries for companies started in early 2021, while for private customers in autumn of 2021.[8]

The vehicle is heavily based on the Renault City K-ZE produced in China since 2019, which itself is based on the Renault Kwid produced in India and Brazil, and it is made on the CMF-A platform.[11][12] In order to meet European safety standards, Spring Electric has been reengineered, featuring a reinforced chassis, six airbags and other assistance systems.[11][13]

  • Rear view
  • Charging port
  • Interior

Powertrain

The Spring Electric is equipped with a single electric motor rated at 44 hp (45 PS; 33 kW) and 125 N⋅m (12.7 kg⋅m; 92.2 lb⋅ft) of torque. The claimed acceleration figure of 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) is 19.1 seconds.[14] The electric motor is powered by a 27.4 kWh lithium-ion battery, permitting a claimed range of 230 km (143 mi) on the combined WLTP cycle and supports fast charging at a rate of up to 30 kW from a CCS DC charger.[15]

Safety

The Dacia Spring was awarded a one star rating in the Euro NCAP crash test published in December 2021.[16] Euro NCAP said the testing highlighted "a high risk of life-threatening injuries for driver chest and rear passenger head in frontal crash tests and marginal chest protection in side impact."[17]

Euro NCAP test results
Dacia Spring (2021)
Test Points %
Overall:
Adult occupant: 18.9 49%
Child occupant: 27.5 56%
Pedestrian: 21.3 39%
Safety assist: 5.2 32%

References
  1. "French Unions Angry At Renault Over China-Made Dacia EV". www.carscoops.com. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  2. Grégory Pelletier (3 March 2020). "Dacia Spring Electric. Le pari d'une citadine électrique à 10 000 €".
  3. Jean-Francois Christiaens (3 March 2020). "Dacia Spring : Le SUV urbain électrique " abordable "". Vroom.
  4. Jean-Philippe Peden (3 March 2020). "Dacia Spring (2020) : le mini-SUV 100% électrique pas cher !".
  5. Virginie Lenk (28 February 2020). "Le Salon de l'automobile de Genève est annulé". Archived from the original on 27 March 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  6. Florent Ferrière (3 March 2020). "Dacia Spring, la voiture électrique low-cost lancée en 2021".
  7. "DACIA SPRING ELECTRIC SHOWCAR : THE ELECTRIC REVOLUTION BY DACIA". Groupe Renault Press Release.
  8. HotNews.ro (15 October 2020). "Dacia prezintă prima sa mașină electrică, Spring. Autonomia promisă este de 225 km. Mașina va ajunge la clienți în toamna lui 2021".
  9. "Dacia Spring Electric: Dacia's first all-electric car". group.renault.com. 20 October 2020.
  10. "ALL-NEW DACIA SPRING: PRICES (FRANCE) FOR THE MOST AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC CAR ON..." en.media.renaultgroup.com. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  11. "România, în cursa pentru Dacia electrică". zf.ro. 19 October 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  12. Julien Dupont-Calbo (3 March 2020). "Renault lance la voiture électrique low cost en Europe".
  13. "Dacia depășește Renault în materie de siguranță, cu noul Spring". profit.ro. 19 October 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  14. "New Dacia Spring: affordable EV launches in France from €12,403". Autocar. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  15. "2021 Dacia Spring EV: Europe's cheapest electric car | CarAdvice". CarAdvice.com. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  16. "Official Dacia Spring 2021 safety rating". www.euroncap.com. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  17. "Kwid-based Dacia Spring EV gets 1-star Euro NCAP rating". Autocar India. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
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