Dacia Spring Hyundai Inster

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Comparison table

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Dacia Spring Hyundai Inster
Model years (differs) 2021-now 2024-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 18,900 € 25,995
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 72/100 74/100
Reliability (differs) 62/100 73/100
Efficiency (differs) 75/100 78/100
Practicality (differs) 48/100 65/100
Value retention (differs) n/a 62/100
Specifications
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 225 355
Battery (kWh) (differs) 26.8 49
Power (hp) (differs) 65 115
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 13.7 10.6
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 125 150
Length (mm) (differs) 3701 3825
Width (mm) (differs) 1583 1610
Height (mm) (differs) 1519 1575
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1049 1410
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 30 120
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) n/a
Boot (l) (differs) 308 351
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 14.6 14.3
Body style Hatchback Hatchback
Seats 4 4
Doors 5 5

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Dacia Spring · Sustainability (environmental impact): Low weight + small battery pack (lower production footprint) + WLTP consumption (indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Dacia Spring · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Dacia Spring · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP 14.6 (public forums, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Dacia Spring · Practicality: A-segment: four seats, limited rear space, DC charging 30 kW; boot 308 l (indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Dacia Spring · Value retention: Insufficient residual-value data; budget-EV residual values still volatile · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Hyundai Inster · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Hyundai battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 for small EV · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Hyundai Inster · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Hyundai Inster · Efficiency: WLTP 14.3 kWh/100km manufacturer figure; early owner reports public forums, not measured by us · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Hyundai Inster · Practicality: Four seats + 351 l boot + sliding/folding rear bench; editorial weighting of A-segment specs · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Hyundai Inster · Value retention: Residual-value indication valuation guides segment (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · Electric 65 (facelift 2024)

Dacia Spring

Budget EV in the A-segment. Small 26.8 kWh pack, WLTP around 225 km (manufacturer figure, indicative), substantially less in winter and on the motorway (public forums, not measured by us). DC charging limited to about 30 kW, power 65 hp. Deliberately a city car, not a long-distance machine.

Profile · eerste generatie (2024+, EU-debuut 2025)

Hyundai Inster

Compact A-segment EV on a new dedicated platform, on sale in the EU since early 2025. Two battery options: Standard Range 42 kWh (about 300 km WLTP) and Long Range 49 kWh (about 355 km WLTP, manufacturer figure). DC charging up to about 120 kW; 10-80% takes around 30 minutes per Hyundai (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Four seats as standard, 351 l boot, V2L on board. Indicative from-price for the Netherlands; check the official configurator for the current figure.

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