Charging Costs
Cost to Charge Dacia Spring in Portugal
Updated March 2026
The Dacia Spring has a compact 25 kWh battery and consumes about 152 Wh/km, which keeps charging costs very low. Its small battery means full charges are inexpensive even on public chargers. Based on what our app users tell us, the Spring is one of the cheapest EVs to run day to day. In Portugal, average home electricity costs around €0.20/kWh and DC fast charging averages €0.45/kWh. These are estimates. Always check your vehicle's manual for exact specifications.
Charging costs vary significantly depending on your electricity tariff, time of day, charging network, subscription, and location. The numbers below are estimates based on average prices in Portugal and may not reflect what you actually pay. Always check your network's app for current pricing.
Home charging
€2.18
per 100 km
Public AC
€2.94
per 100 km
DC fast charging
€4.91
per 100 km
Detailed Breakdown
| Home | Public AC | DC Fast | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per kWh | €0.20 | €0.27 | €0.45 |
| Cost per 100 km | €2.18 | €2.94 | €4.91 |
| Full charge (0-100%) | €5.00 | - | €11.25 |
| Monthly (1,250 km) | €27 | - | €61 |
Compared to Petrol
- Dacia Spring (home charging)
- €2.18 / 100 km
- Comparable petrol car (7 L/100 km)
- €11.90 / 100 km
- Estimated annual savings (15,000 km/year)
- €1458
Based on approximate average fuel and electricity prices. Actual savings depend on your tariff, driving patterns, and fuel costs.
Tips to Reduce Charging Costs
- Charge at home overnight whenever possible. The Spring's small 25 kWh battery fills up completely on a standard home charger in about 4 to 5 hours, and home electricity costs a fraction of public charging.
- Avoid DC fast charging for daily use. The Spring tops out at 34 kW on DC, so sessions are slow and the per-kWh cost at fast chargers makes little sense for a battery this small.
- Use scheduled charging to take advantage of off-peak electricity rates. Even a small savings per kWh adds up when you charge every night.
- Drive in Eco mode to keep consumption close to or below the 152 Wh/km rating. The Spring is light and efficient, and gentle driving extends that advantage.
- Keep trips within the Spring's comfortable range to avoid relying on expensive public fast chargers. With 190 km of range, it handles most daily commutes without needing a mid-day top-up.
For daily use, plugging in at home every night is by far the cheapest approach. The Spring's small battery means even a full charge costs very little at home rates. Public AC chargers work well as a backup, but DC fast charging is best reserved for emergencies given the slow 34 kW maximum speed.
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