News & Top Stories- The Dacia Spring, with minor design modifications, is essentially the European version of the electric Renault Kwid.
- The grille and Y-shaped LED DRLs of the new Dacia Spring EV are reminiscent of the 2024 Duster.
- It also gets a new cabin, similar to the Duster’s, with two digital screens.
- The manual AC, all four power windows, and connected automobile technology are further amenities.
- Safety technology includes rear parking sensors and a few ADAS capabilities.
- WLTP claims a range of more than 220 kilometers with its 26.8 kWh battery pack.
- It’s unclear when the Spring EV-powered electric Kwid will go on sale in India.
The new generation Spring EV has been unveiled for the European market by Dacia, the low-cost worldwide brand of Renault. With minor internal and external styling changes, the Dacia Spring is an electric Renault Kwid; as such, the latest model also serves as a sneak peek into the upcoming entry-level hatchback model that will be available in India. When the new Kwid arrives in India in 2025, we anticipate Renault will introduce the 2024 Spring EV.
Mainstays of the Design
The third-generation Dacia Duster SUV appears to be scaled down in appearance in the new Spring EV. The same slimmer grille is featured, along with two chrome strips that serve as a charging port flap and extend from the center of the Dacia emblem to the Y-shaped LED DRLs. Smaller and sharper headlight clusters and a large bumper with air intakes above and below are now shown on the lower part of the vehicle.
The new generation hatchback appears taller than the preceding model, despite having a profile that is essentially identical to the outgoing model. Furthermore noticeable are the more squared-off wheel arches that house the 15-inch wheels with black covers that have a stylized appearance. Its range is increased by its increased aerodynamics due to the removal of the roof rails.
Its rear taillight design is a reflection of the front’s Y-shaped LED DRLs. The brand “Dacia” is printed above a hefty black piece that connects to the new backlighting arrangement.
An Interior With More Style
It’s also obvious inside how similar it looks to the Duster. Additionally, variant-specific white/copper accents are added to the Spring EV’s AC vent surrounds, and Y-shaped inserts are added to the central AC vents. While the gear selector is housed in the center console, the steering wheel appears to be identical to that of the new SUV. Fortunately, the climate control system on the Spring EV features rotary dials and physical buttons.
Which Features Does It Come With?
The Spring EV boasts a 10-inch touchscreen with wireless smartphone connectivity, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, manual air conditioning, all four power windows, and linked car technology. The vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability of the EV enables it to be used as a source of energy for other electrical devices.
The safety net of the electric hatchback is equipped with multiple advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS), including lane maintenance assist, traffic sign recognition, automated emergency braking (AEB), and driver attentiveness warning. It also packs rear parking sensors.
Specifics Of Its Electric Drivetrain
The Dacia Spring EV is equipped with a 26.8 kWh battery pack that is good for more than 220 kilometers, according to WLTP. Depending on the version chosen, it comes with a 46 PS or 66 PS electric motor as an option.
A 7 kW AC charger that can charge the battery from 20% to 100% on a 15A plug point in less than 11 hours or from a 7 kW wall box unit in about 4 hours comes standard on the new Dacia Spring EV. In 45 minutes, a 30 kW DC charger can quickly charge a device from 20 to 80 percent.
India Price Expected And Competitors
The price of the next-generation Renault Kwid, which is based on the new Dacia Spring EV, may start at Rs 5 lakh (ex-showroom). It will continue to compete with the Maruti Alto K10 and the Maruti S-Presso. It is yet unclear when the electric Renault Kwid will go on sale in India.