2019 Renault K-ZE (Kwid EV)

Dacia Spring

Dacia's first all-electric model, Spring is widely credited for making electric mobility accessible to all. First launched in 2021, it was the third most sold electric car to retail customers in 2022 and 2023. In total, more than 140,000 Dacia Spring have been registered worldwide since its launch.

Spring's energy efficiency and carbon footprint were particularly praised in 2022, when it was awarded the maximum 5-star rating from the independent European organisation Green NCAP.

Dacia Spring is the perfect solution for people looking for simple, affordable and efficient zero-emission mobility. Data collected via the vehicle's on-board connected systems shows that the average daily trip made by Spring drivers covers just 23 miles, at an average speed of only 23 mph. In 75% of cases, cars are recharged at home.

The Dacia Spring has always found its audience because it has constantly evolved since its launch, with a new brand identity in 2022, then a more powerful 65 hp motor in 2023. Now, the All-New Dacia Spring passes another milestone, taking those qualities that made it a success to the next level.

It is even more attractive than ever, with an entirely renewed and more robust design, and yet still as practical, with exceptional interior storage space for its segment. It is more efficient, thanks to carefully managed weight, while remaining the most affordable full-electric model on the market.

And now these qualities are available to UK buyers, as it launches in right-hand-drive for the first time.

 
Europe's cheapest electric car gets a makeover - meet the 2024 Dacia Spring

If you're looking for an affordable electric vehicle, the pint-sized Dacia Spring is about to get even more enticing. Europe's cheapest electric car just got a makeover and some handy new features for the 2024 model year. And it's finally heading to UK shores.

The forgettable looks of the older Dacia Spring are finally history. This refreshed model borrows styling cues from the brand's rugged Duster SUV, giving it some much-needed attitude. The boxy exterior gets plastic cladding and chunky wheel arches, making it look like it's ready for some light off-roading (even though it really isn't). The good news is, Dacia says the changes won't drive up pricing significantly – the current model sells for under €20,000 in France and Germany. When it finally debuts in the UK, the price should come just under €23,000 .

The Dacia Spring has a clear advantage in the European market, where demand for budget-friendly EVs is on the rise. While it does have competitors like the Citroen Ami (technically a quadricycle) and the Fiat 500e, the Spring's price to practicality ratio is just right for a lot of urban commuters.


 
Holy heck, the new Dacia Spring electric car costs £14,995

… making it not just a super cheap EV, but a super cheap new car full stop

This is a new, small electric car. It has a small battery. A small range. A light weight, small amount of horsepower and in genuinely good news, a small price. Dacia has confirmed the Spring will start from just £14,995.

Fifteen grand! That makes it the second cheapest new EV available in the UK after the Citroen Ami, which of course isn’t really a car. So strike that off the list and it’s literally thousands of pounds cheaper than either the Vauxhall Corsa Electric or MG4, both of which sneak in just under £27k.

For that, you get an entire car! It comes with wheels, doors, some glass and even seats! There’s a small 26.8kWh battery, a small 48kW motor and the ability to travel up to 137 miles on a single charge!

There are other things you’d expect in a car, too. Like a 7in digital instrument cluster, a steering wheel you can move up or down, USB connectivity, cruise control, central locking, parking sensors, and even air conditioning. Truly, you do not need any more.

 
why can't Renault bring this here already
 
Dacia’s Spring ‘Cargo’ van is like a superleggera city EV for under £15k

Dacia bins the rear seats and adds some mesh, and now we want to track it

Dacia has made a ‘superleggera’ version of its super-cheap city EV for a whisker under £15k. This is the new Dacia Spring ‘Cargo’, and yes, it’s a van.

A van with no back seats. A mesh bulkhead. One powertrain option. White paint. Steel wheels and some parking sensors. Think of it as a stripped-out little workhorse.

Dacia says the Spring Cargo is the UK’s most affordable compact electric van – £14,995 with the plug-in van grant, £149 per month excluding VAT on a business contract hire plan – offering 1,085 litres of load space. Binning the rear bench will do that.

There’s also a claimed 370kg payload, a turning circle of 4.8m, and all the other things the People Version of the Dacia Spring comes with. So there’s a 26.8kWh battery, powering a 65bhp electric motor and offering up to 186 miles of range. Dacia reckons it’ll fast charge from 20 to 80 per cent in just 45 minutes.


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2025 Dacia Spring interior, design and features review

Which version to get?

The base trim is way too basic even at that price. The good news is that the top Extreme configuration is only €3,000 more. It gives you a more powerful motor, a usable infotainment screen, 15-inch steel rims and a couple of other extras. It also has a much fresher interior with accents.

The additional €3,000 may sound a lot considering the starting price is €16,900, but it's absolutely worth it if you don't want to hate every second you spend inside the Spring.

Then again, at this point you are just over €3,000 short of the Citroen e-C3's asking price, which once again puts the Spring in somewhat awkward position.


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