Dacia Spring
26.8 kWh battery, 230 km WLTP range
City runabout without punch
33 kW is enough for the city, but even there the Spring feels more leisurely. On country roads it gets tedious.
Engine Weaknesses 4
Recall: high-voltage cable clamp can come loose. Vehicle immobilised or insulation fault. Free inspection.
Symptoms: Recall: high-voltage cable clamp can come loose
Recall 2022: onboard charger software can cause charging errors. Free update at the dealer.
Symptoms: Recall 2022: onboard charger software can cause charging errors
The A/C compressor fails prematurely on some vehicles. High repair costs for a budget electric car.
Symptoms: A/C compressor fails prematurely on some vehicles
Approximately 1% capacity loss per 10,000 km documented. 8-year warranty for >70% capacity. Check SOH value when buying used.
Symptoms: Approximately 1% capacity loss per 10,000 km
Vehicle Weaknesses 7
Several owners reported battery capacity losses of up to 80% after a week of standing.
The Spring's sills and underbody are known for very early rust formation. Underbody protection ends exactly at critical points on the sill seam.
From around 5,000 km, many owners report knocking sounds on load change that become noticeably louder with mileage.
The Spring's heating system works unreliably on some vehicles.
Despite low mileage, MOT inspectors flag the Spring for deteriorated suspension components and leaking shock absorbers.
The Spring suffers from build quality issues: a crooked steering wheel, rattling wipers, poor paint quality, and panel gap tolerance problems.
Many owners report creaking and squeaking noises from the steering column when turning in or out.
Reports & Tests
On 2–3-year-old vehicles: 13% defect rate. Suspension 20.5 times the average, leaking dampers, and lighting defects despite low mileage.
