How the new Dacia Spring ruined my life
March 2024. A key moment in my automotive life where I welcomed the new, restyled Dacia Spring into my daily life. I had never driven a Dacia before. However, the appeal of a fully electric vehicle with a range of more than 230 km, combined with the attractive subsidies, convinced my wife and me to take the plunge. What followed was a revelation, transforming not only my perception of driving but also my everyday life.
The Transformative Experience
Only two weeks after delivery, the new Dacia Spring turned my world upside down. It revolutionized the way I thought about driving, introducing innovations so practical that I wondered how I ever managed without them. Monitoring sound and battery level via the dashboard, for example, proved impeccable. And with the My Renault application on my smartphone, planning my journeys has become child’s play.
The Home Charging Facility
The installation of a home charging station has reinforced this transformation. No more gas stations; the simple act of plugging in my car at home has become my new ritual. This, combined with the app, made me realize how outdated previous dedicated solutions were.
Unparalleled Driving Comfort
Driving has become an experience in its own right: silent, effortless, and incredibly addictive. Every acceleration is instantaneous, making the thermal vehicles around me relics of a bygone past. The Spring Extreme glides on the roads with an ease that reminds me of Batman’s Tumbler, but in eco-responsible mode.
The Revelation of Regenerative Braking
The Spring’s braking system, with its ability to recover energy when braking, made me discover the unspeakable pleasure of driving that is both efficient and ecological. Returning to classic driving and its physical brakes now seems archaic.
A Design That Breaks the Codes
The futuristic design of the Dacia Spring leaves no one indifferent. It stands out not only in the streets of Paris but also in the hearts of those who discover it. Its unique appearance and minimalist, colorful interior definitely won me over, making driving any other car a bland experience.
Life With Spring: A New Era
Since the arrival of the New Dacia Spring, the rest seems superfluous. Range management, even in winter, and reduced maintenance have simplified automobile life. The home charging experience, far from the cold of gas stations, is now a daily pleasure.
Main features of the new Dacia Spring
| Characteristic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Dacia Spring restyled 2024 |
| Price | From €18,900 for the Expression finish At €19,900 for the Extreme finish |
| Motorization | 48 kW (65 hp) |
| Finishes | Expression and Extreme |
| Security equipment | Automatic emergency braking, sign recognition, rear park assist, emergency stop signal, lane change alert, lane keeping assist, driver attention monitoring system, emergency call (eCall) |
| Technologies and Comfort (Expression) | 7-inch digital instrumentation, 15-inch wheels, manual air conditioning, front electric windows, Media Control multimedia system without central touchscreen |
| Technologies and Comfort (Extreme) | Media Nav system with 10.1-inch central touchscreen, connected navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, two USB-C ports |
| Autonomy | Around 220 km in the WLTP mixed cycle (approval pending) |
| Consumption | 14.5 kWh/100 km |
Conclusion
In short, the New Dacia Spring “ruined” my life… by completely redefining my expectations and my driving habits. It ushered in an era of comfort, efficiency and driving pleasure that made a return to a classic car unthinkable. The Spring not only made me lose interest in other cars; it has raised the bar for what mobility should be in the 21st century.
