The UK’s cheapest EV just got bigger, faster and smarter — but the sub-£18k Dacia Spring could still…
- Dacia says the thoroughly revised Spring will go on sale next year
- It will be based on the same platform as Renault’s Twingo
- More power, greater range and improved in-car tech all promised
Earlier this year, Chinese EV manufacturer Leapmotor upset the applecart when it dropped the price of its T03 electric city car down to just £12,995, making it officially the cheapest electric car in the UK.
Dacia, the long-time holder of that title, quickly responded and slashed the price of the current-generation Spring to just £11,990 in its cheapest version.
Now, the company says an all-new model is on the horizon, which promises 155 miles of range on the WLTP cycle (up from 140 miles) thanks to a larger 27.5kWh LFP battery, an extra 10 horsepower from the single electric motor and faster charging via 50kW DC outlets.
Perhaps more importantly, the upcoming Spring rides on an all-new...
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