A new Dacia Spring for €10,000? It's possible! By crossing the Luxembourg border, the French can acquire the electric city car at a price almost twice lower than that charged in France. A simple round trip by train from Paris is enough to take advantage of this exceptional offer.
A Dacia Spring for €10,000
While the electric car market is becoming more democratic, the question of price remains a major obstacle for many motorists. The Dacia Spring, presented as the most affordable electric car, sees its price listed at €18,900 in France. A price that can cool down, especially since it no longer benefits from the ecological bonus. However, a boon is looming for French people ready to cross the border: in Luxembourg,
the new Dacia Spring costs only €10,240
a reduction of almost 46%. A round trip by train from Paris and a few administrative procedures are enough to achieve this substantial saving. Except that there is a difference between the Luxembourg car and the French one.
This considerable price difference can be explained by several factors. On the one hand, automobile taxation differs between France and Luxembourg. On the other hand, the entry-level version of the Spring, equipped with a 45 horsepower engine and a simplified configuration called “Essential”, is available in Luxembourg (and in Belgium at €10,590) but not In France. This “Essential” version, offered with a discount of €6,400, largely explains the price difference. It is distinguished by minimalist equipment: white paint as standard, 14-inch steel rims with hubcaps, simple fabric upholstery and a single khaki paint option. On the technology side, a Bluetooth car radio with two speakers replaces the touch screen. Despite everything, the safety equipment remains correct with the presence of a reversing radar, traffic sign recognition, overspeed alert, and driver fatigue detection, in addition to cruise control and speed limiter .
In Luxembourg, the Dacia Spring is thus rediscovering its original vocation: that of an electric car accessible to as many people as possible. This aggressive pricing strategy even allows it to compete with the thermal Dacia Sandero, the Romanian brand's entry-level model.
Why doesn't it exist in France?
Faced with this tempting offer from our Luxembourg neighbors, the question arises: why is this “Essential” version not available in France? According to Dacia France, in the columns of
Frandroid
the French market would favor more equipped versions, even with an additional cost. The brand estimates that the introduction of the 45 horsepower “Essential” version would not significantly change sales volumes. An argument which may seem questionable given the enthusiasm generated by this offer in Luxembourg and Belgium.
Other European countries, such as Spain, also offer Dacia Spring at attractive prices thanks to substantial government aid, although the administrative procedures to benefit from it are more complex. France, with Austria and the Netherlands, is thus positioned among the countries where the Dacia Spring is the most expensive, a paradox. The removal of the 45 horsepower version and the absence of promotional offers similar to the “EcoSmart” offer contribute to maintaining a high price on the French market.
One trip and here's a cheap car
For French people tempted by adventure, purchasing a Dacia Spring in Luxembourg represents a considerable saving. A journey of around two hours by TGV from Paris is enough to reach the Grand Duchy. The procedures for registering a vehicle purchased abroad, although requiring some administrative formalities, are possible.
However, before getting started, it is important to weigh the pros and cons. The minimalist equipment of the “Essential” version may not suit everyone. The absence of a touch screen, in particular, can be a hindrance for some users. It is therefore important to carefully assess your needs and compare the different versions available before making a decision.
The Luxembourg version highlights the price disparities of electric vehicles in Europe and questions Dacia France's strategy. While the French government encourages the transition to electric mobility, the absence of attractive offers on entry-level models like the Dacia Spring risks slowing down the adoption of this technology by the general public.
It remains to be seen whether Dacia France will adapt its pricing policy to meet the growing demand for electric mobility accessible to all. The evolution of sales of the Dacia Spring in the coming months will be a valuable indicator for the brand. Competition is also becoming more pressing with the arrival of new electric models at competitive prices on the French market, such as the Leapmotor T03 that we were able to discover.
In the meantime, the Luxembourg option remains an attractive alternative for French motorists looking for an electric car at a really low price. An opportunity to be seized for those who are ready to travel a few kilometers and some administrative procedures to make a substantial saving.
