This guide uses approximate data. Charging speeds, prices, and compatibility depend on your specific vehicle variant, station hardware, and conditions. EVcourse is not affiliated with Dacia or Free To X. Always check your vehicle manual and the charger screen.
Quick Overview
Step by Step
Find a Free To X station
Open the Free To X app or use a charging map like PlugShare to find a nearby station. Before you drive there, check that the station has an available CCS2 connector and is currently working.
Start your session
Tap your bank card or phone on the charger's contactless reader to start. You can also use app.
Plug in the CCS2 connector
Take the CCS2 cable from the charger and connect it to your Dacia Spring's charging port. You should hear a click when the connector locks in. Your car's display will confirm the connection.
Charging starts
Once connected, your Dacia Spring can pull up to 34 kW. On Free To X chargers (up to 300 kW), your effective maximum is 34 kW. You will see the current power and estimated time on either the charger screen or your car's display.
Charging speed is fastest when your battery is between 10% and 50%. It gradually slows as the battery fills up. This is normal and protects battery health.
When to unplug
For the fastest experience, unplug at 80%. Charging from 80% to 100% takes almost as long as 10% to 80% on most EVs, including the Dacia Spring. On a road trip, stopping at 80% and driving to the next charger is usually faster than waiting for 100%. Check your vehicle's manual for charge limit recommendations.
Charging Speed on Free To X
Your Dacia Spring peaks at 34 kW DC. Free To X chargers go up to 300 kW, but your car's onboard limit caps you at 34 kW.
Charging from 10% to 80% takes about 38 minutes under good conditions.
Actual speed depends on several factors: battery temperature (cold batteries charge slower), your current state of charge (charging slows above 50-60%), and how many other cars are sharing the same station. If other cars are plugged in at the same location, the charger may split power between them.
Payment Options at Free To X
- Free To X app. Download the app, create an account, and link a payment method. Start and stop sessions from your phone.
- Contactless payment. Tap your bank card or phone on the charger's payment terminal. No account needed.
Approximate ad-hoc price: 0.65 EUR/kWh. Actual prices vary by location and time. Subscriptions or roaming cards may offer lower rates.
Tips for Charging Dacia Spring on Free To X
- Charge to 80% for the fastest experience. Charging slows significantly above 80%, so stopping at 80% saves you the most time on road trips. Check your vehicle's manual for charge limit recommendations.
- Free To X pricing is on the higher side at around 0.65 EUR/kWh. Check if a subscription or roaming card gives you a better rate.
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