How much is a 2026 Dacia SpringElectric worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2026 Dacia SpringElectric on the Irish used-car market is around €17,433, based on 14 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2026 Dacia Spring depreciate per year?

A Dacia Spring loses roughly 15.0% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2026 Dacia Spring from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2026 Dacia SpringElectric?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2026 Dacia SpringElectric using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

Carintel.ieBeta

Data and calculations are in active development and changing regularly. Please do not make buying decisions based solely on this site, always verify with other sources.

Analysing market data

Fetching listings · computing fair value · building charts

Filter by trim, gearbox1 active

Trim:All Expression · 6 Extreme · 1 Unknown · 3

Market Intelligence

Dacia Spring2026

Electric

€16,900ROI listing median

22 days avg on market · Low data confidence

High DemandMedium Confidence

Listing price range

€15k – €18k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 4h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€16,900

private sale ~€15,291 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€10,826 – €13,145

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

0k km

typical 0k km

Days listed

22d

avg on market · demand 81/100

AI Market Summary

Entry-level electric car with genuine city practicality and ultra-low running costs; punchy acceleration suits urban stop-start driving well.
Stock is fresh but pricing sits at fair market value — no obvious bargain, though new-car grant eligibility (if applicable) worth checking against dealer offers.
12V battery drains in cold spells or idle storage; charging port corrosion risk in damp Irish climate — keep connector clean and dry regularly.
Before purchase, confirm any outstanding OTA software updates applied; test infotainment responsiveness and range readout accuracy across a real drive cycle.

AI-generated analysis · Carintel.ie · verify independently before purchasing

Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Total cost of ownership

2026 Dacia Spring · Electric · per year

Estimated annual cost

€3,638/yr

Per month

€303/mo

Depreciation

€2,615

72% of total

Fuel / electricity

€490

13% of total

Maintenance

€180

5% of total

Road tax

€120

3% of total

Charger (annualised)

€233

6% of total

Assumptions: Depreciation based on €17,433 current market median at 15.0%/yr (regression from 14 listings across multiple years). Fuel cost assumes 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average), Irish fuel prices. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (WLTP regime). Maintenance is an AI estimate based on typical independent garage rates for this model. Home charger cost (€700 typical after SEAI grant) annualised over 3 years.

Annual running cost

16,000 km/yr · Ireland rates

Dacia Spring 2026, all powertrain variants

Market-level estimate

All available fuel types sorted cheapest to run · WLTP figures where available · current market highlighted

ElectricElectricthis marketcheapest to run+ charger needed

€610/yr

18.0 kWh/100 km, home night rate

Fuel €490/yrRoad tax €120/yr

median €17,433

Assumptions: 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average). Fuel: petrol €2.00/L, diesel €2.20/L. EV: smart-night €0.17/kWh (80%), day €0.30/kWh (20%). PHEV split: 45% electric, 55% petrol. WLTP consumption figures used where available; real-world usage is typically 10-20% higher. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (WLTP regime, 2021+ registrations).

Home EV charger setup

The smart-night savings above require a home charger. Without one, you'll charge on public networks at significantly higher rates.

Installed cost

€800 – €1,500

7 kW charger + installation

SEAI grant

−€300

You pay €500 – €1,200 after grant

Public charging

€0.41 – €0.60/kWh

ecar.ie · ESB eCars network

Annual maintenance

AI estimate · Irish independent garage rates

Maintenance costs

€180

estimated per year

The Spring EV is extremely low-maintenance; no oil changes, no timing belt, no exhaust components. Primary costs are tyre wear and 12V battery replacement (~€60–100 every 5–7 years). Charging equipment maintenance (home wallbox) is separate.

Annual service / battery health checkNo oil change. Inspection of 12V battery, charging port, thermal management, and battery management system diagnostics

€80/yr

Tyres (amortised)Budget 4 tyres every 40,000–50,000 km; EV torque and regen braking wear tyres faster than conventional cars

€45/yr

Brakes (amortised)Regenerative braking extends brake pad life significantly; brake fluid flush every 2–3 years, pads typically last 80,000+ km

€25/yr

NCT (amortised)€55 every two years; EV NCT is simpler (no emissions test) but includes brake and electrical safety checks

€28/yr

Consumables & miscCabin air filter, coolant top-up (thermal loop). No transmission fluid, spark plugs, or DPF

€2/yr

AI-generated estimate · costs vary by usage and service history · not a financial forecast