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Dacia Spring facelift 2024 27.4 kWh (45 Hp) Electric
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Dacia Spring:
The Renault Kwid is a crossover city car produced by the French car manufacturer Renault, initially intended for the Indian market and launched in 2015. In 2017, an improved Brazilian version was introduced for Latin American markets. Its battery electric version, named Renault City K-ZE, was launched in 2019, being manufactured in China and exported to Europe since 2021 as the Dacia Spring Electric and to Latin America since 2022 as Renault Kwid E-Tech.
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facelift 2024 Overview:
Dacia Spring (facelift 2024). Weighing only 955 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 19.1 s). The top speed reaches 125 km/h. A vehicle that combines characteristics of SUVs and hatchbacks for versatility. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
27.4 kWh (45 Hp) Electric Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Performance is strictly for city driving, with a very leisurely 0-100 km/h time of 19.1 seconds. It struggles on faster roads but is adequate for urban speeds.
Fuel Economy
Offers a practical 225 km WLTP range with an average consumption of 13.8 kWh/100 km, making it very economical for daily city commutes.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Extremely affordable entry into EV ownership
- • Compact size ideal for urban maneuverability and parking
- • Low running costs due to electric powertrain
- • Improved interior design and technology with the facelift
- • Decent electric range for city and short commutes
Cons:
- • Very limited performance, especially the 45 Hp version
- • Low Euro NCAP safety rating (1 star from 2021 test)
- • Basic interior materials and overall refinement
- • Limited fast charging capabilities
- • Small boot space and tight rear passenger room
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(facelift 2022: 2022 - April, 2024).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Dacia |
| Model: | Spring |
| Generation: | facelift 2024 |
| Modification (Engine): | 27.4 kWh (45 Hp) Electric |
| Start of production: | April, 2024 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
| Body type: | Crossover |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 19.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 19.1 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 125 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 21.2 kg/Hp, 47.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.6 kg/Nm, 130.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 18.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 955 |
| Max. weight: | 1315 |
| Max load: | 360 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1004 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 308 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3701 mm mm [33mm less] |
| Width: | 1583 mm mm [4mm more] |
| Height: | 1519 mm mm [3mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2423 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 1767 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.63 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | One electric motor drives the front wheels. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 1 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 165/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Electric: | |
|---|---|
| Gross battery capacity: | 27.4 kWh |
| Battery technology: | Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) |
| Battery location: | Below the floor, under the rear seats |
| System power: | 45 Hp |
| System torque: | 125 Nm |
| All-electric range: | 225 km |
| Electric motor power: | 45 Hp |
| Electric motor Torque: | 125 Nm |
| Average Energy consumption: | 13.8 kWh/100 km |
| Electric motor location: | Front axle, Transverse |
| Average Energy consumption (WLTP): | 13.8 kWh/100 km |
| Electric motor type: | Synchronous |
| All-electric range (WLTP): | 225 km |
| Electric motor model/code: | 4DB403 |
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