THE MOST AFFORDABLE EV? NEW DACIA SPRING REVEAL REVIEW

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The Dacia Spring is presented as the most affordable EV option, with significant exterior and interior revisions, though it retains the same platform. The "Extreme" trim level, reviewed here, offers a more rugged aesthetic with cladding and unique design elements like a city map visualization. Key features include a 27 kWh battery providing around 200 km of range, V2L capability, and optional DC charging. The interior, while largely hard-pack, boasts a new 10-inch infotainment screen (optional on Expression, standard on Extreme) with wireless smartphone mirroring and a 7-inch digital instrument cluster. A notable drawback is the manual window controls in lower trims, a feature reminiscent of older vehicles. Safety is also a concern, with the pre-facelift model not scoring well in crash tests due to a lack of advanced assistance systems. Despite these compromises, the Spring's sub-1-ton weight and low entry price position it as a practical, albeit basic, city-focused electric vehicle.