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Dacia Spring Electric 65 or Fiat Panda (Pandina) 1.0 Hybrid: which costs less?

Over 5 years in Italy (11,200 km/year), the Fiat Panda (Pandina) 1.0 Hybrid remains the cheaper car to own — about €21,024 versus €22,371 for the Dacia Spring Electric 65, a gap of €1,347. Data as of 1 July 2026.

Ecobonus 2026 (Italy's EV purchase incentive): the state incentive for buying a new electric car has exhausted its allocated funds and is therefore effectively unavailable. The resources of the Fondo automotive (the national automotive fund) are fully committed: reservations are closed and no new applications are currently possible, pending a possible refinancing or a new scheme. That's why we present the Ecobonus separately and do not include it in the total costs above — with the funds exhausted, counting on it would be misleading. If you still find pages presenting it as active, always check the current state of the budget before basing a purchase decision on it. Source: MIMIT / Ecobonus.gov.it, as of . Check the actual availability of funds and your eligibility before buying.

Cheaper over 5 years · ItalyFiat Panda (Pandina) 1.0 Hybrid · €21,024 total · that's €1,347 less than the Dacia Spring Electric 65

Dacia Spring Electric 65 vs Fiat Panda (Pandina) 1.0 Hybrid — Where your money goes

Dacia Spring Electric 65 vs Fiat Panda (Pandina) 1.0 Hybrid — 5-year total cost (EUR)
Cost componentElectric · Dacia Spring Electric 65Hybrid · Fiat Panda (Pandina) 1.0
Depreciation (estimated)€11,864 (53%)€8,085 (38%)
Charging / fuel€3,206 (14%)€5,405 (26%)
↳ of which charging loss12% (~€385)
Maintenance€1,249 (6%)€1,999 (10%)
Insurance€3,250 (15%)€3,100 (15%)
Financing interest€2,802 (13%)€2,436 (12%)
Road tax (bollo) & registration€0 (0%)€0 (0%)
Total cost of ownership€22,371€21,024

When is the EV worth it?

The electric car becomes worth it as soon as you drive more than 16,500 km/year or keep it longer than 8 years — from there, the lower running costs make up for the higher purchase price.

Dacia Spring Electric 65 vs Fiat Panda (Pandina) 1.0 Hybrid — Head-to-head

Electric

Dacia Spring Electric 65

5-year total cost
€22,371
per month
€373
€/km
€0.40
Purchase price
€17,900
Drivetrain
Electric
Consumption
15,5 kWh/100km
Hybrid Cheaper over 5 years

Fiat Panda (Pandina) 1.0 Hybrid

5-year total cost
€21,024
per month
€350
€/km
€0.38
Purchase price
€15,950
Drivetrain
Hybrid
Consumption
5,3 L/100km
Electricity price
0.25 €/kWh ARERA
Fuel price
1.82 €/l Osservaprezzi

FAQ

Is the Dacia Spring Electric 65 or the Fiat Panda (Pandina) 1.0 Hybrid cheaper to own over 5 years?

Over 5 years in Italy (11,200 km/year), the Fiat Panda (Pandina) 1.0 Hybrid remains the cheaper car to own — about €21,024 versus €22,371 for the Dacia Spring Electric 65, a gap of €1,347. Data as of 1 July 2026.

When does the Dacia Spring Electric 65 become cheaper than the Fiat Panda (Pandina) 1.0 Hybrid?

The electric car becomes worth it as soon as you drive more than 16,500 km/year or keep it longer than 8 years — from there, the lower running costs make up for the higher purchase price.

How much more does the Dacia Spring Electric 65 cost to buy than the Fiat Panda (Pandina) 1.0 Hybrid?

The Dacia Spring Electric 65 starts at €17,900 — €1,950 more than the Fiat Panda (Pandina) 1.0 Hybrid (€15,950). Over 5 years, the ownership-cost gap is €1,347 in favour of the Fiat Panda (Pandina) 1.0 Hybrid.

Which costs less per km: the Dacia Spring Electric 65 or the Fiat Panda (Pandina) 1.0 Hybrid?

The Fiat Panda (Pandina) 1.0 Hybrid: €0.40 versus €0.38 per km, all-in (€373 versus €350 per month).

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