MEET EUROPE'S CHEAPEST ELECTRIC CAR - DACIA SPRING

EV Channels Review

The Dacia Spring is presented as Europe's most affordable electric car, and the review confirms its budget-friendly nature, starting at approximately €12,500 after grants. The reviewer praises its compact size, making it ideal for navigating stressful city environments like Paris, and highlights its simplicity as a key strength, contrasting it with overly complex modern EVs. While acknowledging its modest power (33 kW / 44 hp) and slow acceleration (0-62 mph in 19 seconds), the reviewer finds it perfectly adequate for city driving, with a claimed WLTP range of 150 miles (potentially 180 in city driving). Criticisms include the lack of adjustable regenerative braking and the snug rear seats, which are deemed suitable for two and a half adults rather than four. Despite its basic nature, including numerous fake buttons and a simple interior, the reviewer admires Dacia's courage in offering such a no-frills, utilitarian vehicle, expressing a strong desire for its release in the UK.