Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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The Dacia Spring is the cheapest electric car you can buy right now, costing less than a base version of the recently-discontinued Ford Fiesta.
In typical Dacia style, it takes a spartan approach in terms of material quality and kit lists, but with a range of 140 miles, tight turning circle and a surpsing amount of space given the size, the Spring promises to be an ideal city runaround.
But with steep depreciation, meaning you can buy a much larger used EV for the cost of the Dacia, is it still worth considering? Tom investigates.
Sell your car for free with Auto Express: bit.ly/AEX-Sell-My-Car
The Dacia Spring is the cheapest electric car you can buy right now, costing less than a base version of the recently-discontinued Ford Fiesta.
In typical Dacia style, it takes a spartan approach in terms of material quality and kit lists, but with a range of 140 miles, tight turning circle and a surpsing amount of space given the size, the Spring promises to be an ideal city runaround.
But with steep depreciation, meaning you can buy a much larger used EV for the cost of the Dacia, is it still worth considering? Tom investigates.
