€19,000 Match: Renault Twingo Electric vs Dacia Spring

One is on the way out, the other is on the rise. One has the ecological bonus, the other does not. For the same price, which one is the most interesting?

Technology is evolving and becoming more accessible. This is the trend, as manufacturing methods tend to lower prices. Competition as well. Thus, the Renault Twingo electric, a model that was historically positioned below the Zoe (discontinued in spring 2024), remained an expensive electric product.

As its career nears its end, with its replacement promised for late 2025, promotions are rolling out to clear the last thousands of units. Now, Renault is discounting its price below the 19,000 euro mark, after a 4,000 euro bonus deduction.

At the same time, the Dacia Spring, the superstar of electric city cars until the end of 2023, is being renewed, despite losing its ecological bonus… but Dacia has trimmed its margin so the entry price is only slightly higher than before. Evidence that manufacturers are somewhat indifferent to the bonus…

For the Sino-Romanian, cousin of the Renault Twingo as they are part of the same automotive group, the entry price is also below 19,000 euros: 18,900 euros. The confrontation is direct!

Technical Specifications

Even without taking the time to delve into the equipment, a simple glance at the technical differences reveals the level of modernity of each model.

Thus, the Renault Twingo no longer has many arguments to present, except for its European production location. For the rest, it is smaller, less spacious, its battery is smaller, as is its range.

Twingo vs Spring, a fight to the finish

Its superior power allows for slightly better dynamism, but it will necessarily require charging at alternating current stations. Direct current is the privilege of the Dacia, which is somewhat schizophrenic: fast charging outside (up to 30 kW) and slow (somewhat) at home or work. Ideal for keeping charging costs down.

One might criticize the Dacia Spring for its slight lack of top speed, which makes it “borderline” in terms of active safety on fast roads. It’s never pleasant to be under-speed in traffic.

If driving European-made vehicles is important to you, then opt for the Renault R5 (set for release at the end of the year in a cheaper base version) or the Citroën ë-C3.

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