Re: Dacia Spring Electric (rebadged Renault Kwid) set to become Europe's cheapest Electric Car New Dacia Spring: Quote:
Substantial changes have been implemented inside where the 2024 Dacia Spring has an all-new dashboard. Aside from the seven-inch digital instrument cluster and the 10-inch touchscreen, the cabin now has redesigned climate controls and a new look for the air vents. The updated steering wheel has the new DC corporate logo, and more importantly, it can now be adjusted in height. We also notice a new gear selector along with a smartphone holder behind it.
For such a small car, it's quite practical since the front trunk can swallow 35 liters (1.23 cubic feet) while the rear cargo area has a volume of 308 liters (six more than before) or nearly 11 cubic feet. Fold the rear bench and the luggage capacity grows to 1,004 liters (35.5 cubic feet). Several storage compartments throughout the cabin offer an extra 33 liters (1.16 cubic feet).
The packaging is decent when you consider the Spring is only 3701 millimeters (145.7 inches) long, 1767 millimeters (69.5 inches) wide, 1519 millimeters (59.8 inches) tall, and has a wheelbase of 2423 millimeters (95.4 inches). Depending on the trim level, the wheels measure either 15 or 16 inches. These Safari Beige and Brick Red colors are debuting with the facelift.
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The base Spring has only 45 horsepower on tap, but you can step up to a more potent electric motor with a mighty 65 hp. The latter helps the cheerful EV hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in less than 14 seconds.
Stick to the entry-level motor and the job is done in under 20 seconds. The small 26.8-kWh battery is good for over 137 miles (220 kilometers) of range and takes 45 minutes to charge from 20 to 80 percent via a 30-kW DC charger. From a 7-kW AC charger, you'll have to wait nearly 11 hours for the battery to go from 20 to 100 percent. It now supports bidirectional charging, so it can power your toaster or other electrical appliances.
Pricing for the new version has not been disclosed but the old one was around €20,000 in its domestic market Romania, before incentives.
It's worth noting the model is built in China and has a Renault version known as the City K-ZE. The two EVs trace their roots to the Renault Kwid introduced back in 2015 with combustion engines. Link:
Last edited by volkman10 : 21st February 2024 at 13:36.
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