The Dacia Spring is set to become the UK’s cheapest new electric car, with prices starting from £14,995.
Having proved popular throughout Europe, the compact Dacia EV is now available to order here in the UK.
Deliveries of the first completed cars are expected later this year, giving a new option for those seeking a budget electric car. For comparison, the popular MG4 EV costs from £26,995.
Ready for city life
For the UK market, Dacia will offer the Spring with a choice of two electric powertrains.
The entry-level 45hp version requires a lengthy 19.1 seconds to accelerate from 0-62mph, while the 65hp model reduces this to 13.7 seconds. Both cars are capable of reaching 78mph. However, the reality is the supermini-sized Spring will be best suited to city life.
When fully charged, the Spring can cover up to 140 miles, according to the official figures. Charging the 26.8kWh battery pack from 20 to 100 percent requires four hours with a 7kW wallbox.
Standard equipment with the Essential trim level includes a 7.0-inch digital instrument panel, cruise control, manual air conditioning and rear parking sensors.
Extreme trim, which is only available with the 65hp motor, adds copper interior details, a 10.0-inch touchscreen with satellite navigation and wireless connectivity for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Springing into action
To coincide with the UK launch of the Spring, Dacia has announced a number of competitive finance offers.
With a deposit of £2,325 for a Dacia Spring Expression 45, customers can pay £169 per month on a four-year deal. This includes an annual mileage limit of 6,000 miles, with a final payment of £6,033.
Dacia also allows buyers to add the cost of fitting a home-charging wallbox to their finance package. This contributes an extra £20 to the monthly total.
Orders for the Spring can be placed through dealerships, or via the Dacia website.
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