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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
John McIlroy

Dacia Spring review: How’s the UK’s cheapest EV to drive?

Is this the UK’s cheapest electric car? - (Dacia)

The Dacia Spring is a smash hit across continental Europe. It’s another typically well-judged vehicle from the Renault-owned brand,, with no real frills but just enough of what most people will need in daily use.

The cabin has space for two grown-ups and two children, the boot is big enough for a week’s groceries and while the range and charging speeds aren’t exactly set up for long-distance cruising, they are perfectly acceptable for suburban use. You shouldn’t expect plush materials inside, or any more than the bare minimum of the legally required safety software. But there is other useful tech on board, particularly in the higher-end versions, and if you keep taking the car to a Dacia dealer for servicing, you’ll have the reassurance of a warranty that lasts up to seven years.

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