Likely to remain the UK’s cheapest EV for the foreseeable future, the Spring isn’t without its compromises, but it will more than do the job for someone wanting an EV as a second family car or an urban runabout
The Dacia Spring has already been a smash hit for the Renault-owned brand across continental Europe, and we see little to suggest it won’t be a success with UK customers too. It’s another typically well-judged vehicle from Dacia, in fact, with no real frills but just enough of what most people will need in daily use.
The cabin has space for two grown-ups and two children, the boot is big enough for a week’s groceries and while the range and charging speeds aren’t exactly set up for long-distance cruising, they are perfectly acceptable for suburban use. You shouldn’t expect plush materials inside, or any more than the bare minimum of the legally required safety software. But there is other useful tech on board, particularly in the higher-end versions, and if you keep taking the car to a Dacia dealer for servicing, you’ll have the reassurance of a warranty that lasts up to seven years.
And then there’s the price, which is low enough to make the Spring not just one of the UK’s cheapest EVs, but one of the most affordable new cars, period. It offers great value for money.
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