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Dacia Spring vs Fiat Grande Panda
Selected trimExpression Electric 70Change trim139 mi · 24 kWh · £11,990
Selected trimPopChange trim199 mi · 44 kWh · £20,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Dacia Spring leads on running costs and city driving, while the Fiat Grande Panda leads on motorway range.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Dacia Spring if...
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.7p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
Choose the Fiat Grande Panda if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Dacia Spring edges ahead overall, but it's close - check which categories matter most to you.
Value
Dacia
4.9
Fiat
4.9
Too close to call
Motorway RangeFiat
Dacia
3.3
Fiat
4.1
Charging
Dacia
3.5
Fiat
3.2
Too close to call
Cost Per MileDacia
Dacia
9.5
Fiat
7.8
City DrivingDacia
Dacia
9.7
Fiat
8.1
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Fiat Grande Panda
Pop
- 60 miles more WLTP range
- 53 litres more boot space
- 60 kW faster rapid charging
- 32 kW more power
- 1.3s quicker 0-62 mph
- 1 more seat
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Dacia SpringExpression Electric 70 | Fiat Grande PandaPop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £11,990 (better) | £20,995 |
| Official range | 139 miles | 199 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 308 L | 361 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 29 min | 27 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 12.3 sec | 11 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Dacia Spring
Fiat Grande Panda
Length
Dacia Spring3,701mm-289mm
Fiat Grande Panda3,990mm
Width
Dacia Spring1,583mm-178mm
Fiat Grande Panda1,761mm
Height
Dacia Spring1,489mm-90mm
Fiat Grande Panda1,579mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Dacia SpringExpression Electric 70 | Fiat Grande PandaPop |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,701 mm | 3,990 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,583 mm (better) | 1,761 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 1,767 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,489 mm | 1,579 mm |
| Turning circle | 9.6 m (better) | 10.9 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 817 mm spare (better) | 639 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Dacia SpringExpression Electric 70 | Fiat Grande PandaPop |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 | 5 (better) |
| Boot space (seats up) | 308 L | 361 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1004 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Dacia Spring
- Uses 124 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 100% of hatchback EVs we track.
- At 3,701 mm, shorter than 80% of hatchback EVs in our UK catalogue.
- 9.6 m turning circle, tighter than 85% of hatchback EVs in our database.
Fiat Grande Panda
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Dacia Spring Expression Electric 70 |  Fiat Grande Panda Pop |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3.70m | 3.99m+289mm |
| Width | 1.58m | 1.76m+178mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 1.77m | Not available |
| Height | 1.49m | 1.58m+90mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.42m | 2.55m+126mm |
| Ground Clearance | 146mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 308L | 361L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1004L | Not available |
| Seats | 4 | 5 (better) |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 9.6m (better) | 10.9m |
| Kerb Weight | 984kg (better) | 1,521kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 24kWh | 44kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 139 mi | 199 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 40kW | 100kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £11,990 (better) | £20,995 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2025+ |
* Fiat Grande Panda: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Dacia SpringExpression Electric 70 | Fiat Grande PandaPop |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 139 miles | 199 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 95 miles | 166 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 29 min | 27 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 40 kW | 100 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 7 kW | 7 kW |
| Energy consumption | 124 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 24 kWh | 44 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Dacia SpringExpression Electric 70 | Fiat Grande PandaPop |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 12.3 sec | 11 sec (better) |
| Power | 52 kW | 84 kW (better) |
| Torque | 137 Nm (better) | 125 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Dacia Spring
Expression Electric 70
Fiat Grande Panda
Pop
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Dacia Spring
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Dacia Spring Expression Electric 70
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant49%
Child Occupant56%
Vulnerable Road Users39%
Safety Assist32%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Fiat Grande Panda Pop
Fiat Grande Panda Pop
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Dacia SpringExpression Electric 70 | Fiat Grande PandaPop |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km (better) | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Dacia Spring
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Fiat Grande Panda
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Dacia Spring
- £10,9992026Cars2View
- £11,2992026Cars2View
Fiat Grande Panda
No active listings.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fiat Grande Panda worth the extra £9,005 over the Dacia Spring?
The Fiat Grande Panda costs £9,005 more than the Dacia Spring. For that premium it adds 60 miles more WLTP range, 60 kW faster peak rapid charging and 53 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Dacia Spring comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Dacia Spring or the Fiat Grande Panda?
The Dacia Spring is £9,005 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £136 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Dacia Spring comes out roughly £9,085 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Dacia Spring and Fiat Grande Panda like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 95 miles for the Dacia Spring and 166 miles for the Fiat Grande Panda - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Fiat Grande Panda goes roughly 71 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 27-29 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Dacia Spring or the Fiat Grande Panda?
The Dacia Spring is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 178 mm narrower than the Fiat Grande Panda. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 817 mm of total clearance for the Dacia Spring and about 639 mm of total clearance for the Fiat Grande Panda. The Dacia Spring also turns in a 1.3 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Dacia Spring or the Fiat Grande Panda?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Dacia Spring and 90% for the Fiat Grande Panda. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use LFP-type cells, which are happy charged to 100% every day. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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