DRIVEN! New Dacia Spring. Is the UK’s cheapest EV really good enough? | Electrifying

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- The car starts at £14,995, making it the most affordable new electric car in the UK.
- It’s based on the original Spring but with a revamp; only the roof panel remains from the old one.
- The car is smaller than a Vauxhall Corsa but bigger than a Fiat 500e.
- The car’s design looks fun, and it doesn't appear cheap.
- There is no chrome effect, which is better for the environment.
- Its sticker looks can be chopped and changed, depending on the trim.
- The Dacia Spring is a little hatchback with a raised ride height or a tiny SUV.
- The boot offers 308 liters of space, more than an E208.
- Folding down the seats provides 1,004 liters of space.
- There are three trim levels: Essential, Expression, and Extreme; the base model is not coming to the UK.
- There are six body colors to choose from.
- The interior has been upgraded with splashes of color.
- It’s easy to keep clean with wipeable surfaces.
- Physical climate control buttons and knobs are included.
- The car has a 7-inch digital screen behind the steering wheel and a 10-inch central screen, which is similar to the new Dacia Duster.
- Navigation and a reversing camera are included.
- Wireless CarPlay is included.
- There are two motors available; the version tested has a 65 horsepower motor.
- 62 mph comes in 14 seconds.
- The battery range is a modest 26.8 kWh.
- A 7-kW home wall box takes four hours to charge; a 3-pin socket takes 11 hours.
- The DC charger provides a fast(ish) 20 to 80% charge in 45 minutes.
- The efficiency rating is 7.4 miles per kWh, and the weight is under 1 ton.
- It offers new driving aids to increase the car’s safety rating.
- The steering feels connected, and the interior works well.
- It is designed to do 23 miles a day.

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