Dacia Spring EV Is Coming Back To Europe From China
Renault-owned Dacia is officially shifting production of its popular Dacia Spring EV from China to Europe. Since 2021, the brand has sold over 210,000 units of the entry-level Dacia electric car.
However, Chinese-built electric vehicles have recently faced challenges in key European markets like France, where they fail to qualify for local purchase incentives. By shifting manufacturing to Europe, Dacia aims to restore buyer subsidies, avoid import tariffs, and significantly boost the model’s market competitiveness.
Dacia Spring EV: What Changes With European Production?
Under the new plan, Dacia Spring production will relocate to Renault’s assembly facility in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. The vehicle will share assembly lines with platform-related siblings, including the Renault Twingo. The new model is 18cm longer than its predecessor and sports a more rugged exterior design tailored to attract a broader group of buyers.
Price, Subsidies And Delivery Timeline
The updated Dacia Spring Europe variant will carry an entry-level Dacia Spring EV price of €17,900. Dacia will offer the European-made EV in four color options and two trim levels, with initial customer deliveries starting in early 2027. Local manufacturing enables the EV to qualify for regional subsidies while insulating it from EU tariffs on Chinese imports.
Why Dacia Is Bringing Production Back To Europe?
This operational shift supports Dacia’s electrification goals amid rising European EV adoption and expanding competition from Chinese carmakers. Dacia plans to launch four electric vehicles by 2030, with the new Spring leading the rollout.
Relocating assembly to Europe is a crucial move for Dacia. It secures essential buyer incentives, shields pricing from import penalties, and keeps affordable electric mobility accessible to European consumers.
