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Dacia Spring vs firefly
Selected trimExpression Electric 70Change trim139 mi · 24 kWh · £11,990
Selected trimStandard205 mi · 41 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, Dacia Spring leads on value for money and city driving, while the firefly firefly leads on motorway range, family practicality and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Dacia Spring if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
Choose the firefly if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The firefly firefly leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueDacia
Dacia
4.9
firefly
0
Motorway Rangefirefly
Dacia
3.3
firefly
4.9
Familyfirefly
Dacia
2.8
firefly
7.6
Chargingfirefly
Dacia
3.5
firefly
6.6
Cost Per Mile
Dacia
9.5
firefly
9.4
Too close to call
City DrivingDacia
Dacia
9.7
firefly
9.2
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
firefly
Base
- 66 miles more WLTP range
- 60 kW faster rapid charging
- 53 kW more power
- 4.2s quicker 0-62 mph
- 1 more seat
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Dacia SpringExpression Electric 70 | fireflyBase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £11,990 | Not available |
| Official range | 139 miles | 205 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 308 L | 348 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 29 min | 25 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 12.3 sec | 8.1 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Dacia Spring
firefly
Length
Dacia Spring3,701mm-302mm
firefly4,003mm
Width
Dacia Spring1,583mm-198mm
firefly1,781mm
Height
Dacia Spring1,489mm-68mm
firefly1,557mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Dacia SpringExpression Electric 70 | fireflyBase |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,701 mm | 4,003 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,583 mm (better) | 1,781 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 1,767 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,489 mm | 1,557 mm |
| Turning circle | 9.6 m | 9.4 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 817 mm spare (better) | 619 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Dacia SpringExpression Electric 70 | fireflyBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 | 5 (better) |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 3 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 308 L | 348 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1004 L | 1253 L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 65 L |
| 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 90% of hatchback EVs in our database.
firefly
- A 65 L frunk, one of 22 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 65 L or more.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 9.4 m turning circle, tighter than 90% of hatchback EVs in our database.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Dacia Spring Expression Electric 70 |  firefly Base |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3.70m | 4.00m+302mm |
| Width | 1.58m | 1.78m+198mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 1.77m | Not available |
| Height | 1.49m | 1.56m+68mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.42m | 2.62m+192mm |
| Ground Clearance | 146mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 308L | 348L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1004L | 1253L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 65L |
| Seats | 4 | 5 (better) |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 9.6m | 9.4m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 984kg (better) | 1,492kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 24kWh | 41kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 139 mi | 205 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 40kW | 100kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £11,990 | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2026+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Dacia SpringExpression Electric 70 | fireflyBase |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 139 miles | 205 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 95 miles | 171 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 29 min | 25 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 40 kW | 100 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 7 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | 124 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 24 kWh | 41 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Dacia SpringExpression Electric 70 | fireflyBase |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 12.3 sec | 8.1 sec (better) |
| Power | 52 kW | 105 kW (better) |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 200 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Dacia Spring
Expression Electric 70
firefly
Base
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
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Dacia Spring
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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 - firefly firefly Base
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant96%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users82%
Safety Assist86%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Dacia SpringExpression Electric 70 | fireflyBase |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
Buying options
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Dacia Spring
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firefly
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Live used listings
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Dacia Spring
- £10,9992026Cars2View
- £11,2992026Cars2View
firefly
No active listings.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Dacia Spring and firefly firefly like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 95 miles for the Dacia Spring and 171 miles for the firefly firefly - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The firefly firefly goes roughly 76 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 25-29 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Dacia Spring or the firefly firefly?
The Dacia Spring is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 198 mm narrower than the firefly firefly. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 817 mm of total clearance for the Dacia Spring and about 619 mm of total clearance for the firefly firefly.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Dacia Spring or the firefly firefly?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Dacia Spring and 84% for the firefly firefly. That gives the Dacia Spring a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Dacia Spring's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the firefly firefly's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .