Dacia Spring Electric 65hp

Electric car · 220km WLTP · €15,990 Ireland · €3,500 SEAI grant

Dacia

Spring Electric 65hp

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03

Europe's cheapest new EV — ideal for urban-only commuting, second-car duties or those on a strict budget. SEAI grant brings net price under €13,000.

💶 Ireland's Most Affordable New EV
Dacia Spring Electric 65hp — electric car Ireland 2026
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€11,371 After SEAI + VRT grants
220km WLTP ~172km real-world
220WLTP range km27kWh battery
172Real range kmIrish conditions est.
30Max DC kWFast charging
13.7s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€11,371Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity27 kWh
WLTP range220 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~172 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)13.7s
Top speed125 km/h
Torque113 Nm
DrivetrainFWD
Max DC charge rate30 kW
Max AC charge rate7 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity308 L
Seats4
Dimensions
Length3,701 mm
Width1,622 mm
Height1,519 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 120,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range220km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~172km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

Dacia highlights

💶
Most affordable new EV
Cheapest brand-new electric car available in Ireland
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Renault Group backing
Built on proven Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance platform
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Urban-optimised range
220km WLTP — designed for commuting, not motorway cruising

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€15,990
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
VRT relief− €1,119
Net price after grants€11,371

💡 Total savings of €4,619. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.

SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500 VRT relief €1,119 Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
Estimated annual running costs (15,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€442
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€902
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,258/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the Spring costs approximately €442 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 Spring — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500) and VRT relief (€1,119). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price After Grants
Spring Essential 45hp
Entry		 27kWh · 220km €14,990€10,441
Spring Expression 65hp
Most Popular		 27kWh · 220km €15,990€11,371
Spring Extreme 65hp
Top Spec		 27kWh · 220km €17,490€12,766

Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 Spring on Irish routes

Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
⚡ Charge stop recommended
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
⚡ Charge stop recommended
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
⚡ Charge stop recommended
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
⚡ Charge stop recommended
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 3+ days between home charges

Based on ~172km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the Spring right for you?

First-time EV buyer✅ Good starter EV
Family with children⚠️ Check seating
Daily commuter (<100km)✅ Perfect
Intercity driving⚠️ Charge stop likely
Towing (trailer/caravan)❌ Not rated for towing
Private buyer (SEAI + VRT)✅ €4,619 total grants
Company car / BIK saving✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
AWD / off-road capability⚠️ FWD/RWD only
💡 Best for: Ireland's most affordable new EV.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~4h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~23min
Connectors (DC)CCS
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS and Type 2. At 30kW max DC, the Spring is best suited to ESB ecars 50kW chargers — widespread across Ireland.

At €0.24/kWh home night rate, the Spring's 27kWh battery costs just €6.48 to charge from empty — less than a cup of coffee per day of commuting. Ireland's most affordable EV to run as well as to buy.

📐 Dimensions & practicality

Length3,701 mm
Width1,622 mm
Height1,519 mm
Boot capacity308 L
TowingNot rated
Seats4
Battery warranty8 years / 120,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 120,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — Dacia Spring Electric 65hp

The Dacia Spring Electric 65hp has an Irish list price of €15,990 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500 and VRT relief of €1,119, the net cost is approximately €11,371. The range starts from €14,990 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Dacia Spring Electric 65hp has a WLTP official range of 220km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 172km per charge. This suits daily commuting and suburban driving comfortably.
Yes. The Dacia Spring Electric 65hp qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€60k. Apply via seai.ie after purchase. VRT relief of €1,119 also applies, giving total state support of €4,619. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the Dacia Spring Electric 65hp is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland. The SEAI grant of €3,500 also applies for private buyers.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €442. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €902. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
Dacia is the budget arm of the Renault Group — one of Europe's largest car manufacturers. Dacia vehicles use proven Renault mechanical components with simplified, cost-focused packaging. The Spring's drivetrain is based on the Renault City K-ZE platform, with the battery covered by an 8-year / 120,000km warranty.
The Spring's 125km/h top speed is legal for all Irish roads including motorways (120km/h limit). It is not a performance car — 0–100km/h takes 13.7 seconds — but it is entirely adequate for typical Irish driving. Where it excels is urban and suburban commuting, where its compact size, low running costs and easy parking make it genuinely practical.
The Dacia Spring Electric 65hp supports up to 30kW DC and 7kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 4 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 23 minutes.
The Dacia Spring Electric 65hp uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Dacia Spring Electric 65hp is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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