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

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#daciaspring #daciaelectric #electriccars READ THE REVIEW: https://www.electrifying.com/reviews/dacia/spring/review It’s finally time to drive what will be the UK’s cheapest electric car when deliveries start in Autumn. In the UK we'll be getting just one battery size and at 26.8 kWh it's about half the size of the Vauxhall Corsa Electric's and quite a bit smaller than the 44 kWh battery you'll find in the Citroen e-C3. As Dacia is focused on keeping the Spring as light as possible - it’s less than half the weight of a VW ID.3 - Dacia claims it will cover over 137 miles of official WLTP range on a full charge. That’s more than the Mazda MX-30, which has a larger battery pack. You’ll be able to get the most out of your range as the Spring is fitted with regenerative braking for the first time, which feeds precious energy normally lost through braking back into the car's battery. The Spring has a slow 7kW on-board charger, and a charge from a home wallbox will take four hours. Dacia says many owners will opt to use a three-pin socket to charge, which takes 11 hours; and in Europe there will be the option of a socket booster which uses a more robust three pin which can charge at 3.2kW rather than the usual 2.3 and sees the time cut to around 7 hours - expect to see a similar piece of kit on offer in the UK. A 30 kW DC charger enables fast(ish) charging from 20% to 80% in 45 minutes, This is standard on the two more powerful models on sale in the UK, but won’t be on offer - even as an option - on the entry level 45 version. The charging flap is nicely located in the centre at the front of the car and a vehicle-to-load adaptor, which allows you to charge up other things from your car - like an e-bike, or vacuum cleaner (should you want to spring clean your Spring) - is fitted as standard on the top of the range Extreme spec. Join Nicola as she drives the new Dacia Spring for the first time. Has Dacia pulled it off? Will you be considering it for your next car? Let us know in the comments below. ——————————————————————————————- We upload new videos to Electrifying.com every week. Don't miss one by subscribing now: https://bit.ly/3U9z1RE Visit our website at https://www.electrifying.com/ Electrifying.com is the UK’s leading car electric car news and review site. Founded by Ginny Buckley, we are the go-to site for the latest developments in the world of electric cars and the latest reviews of the newest models. Our site is packed with advice and information written in plain english for those looking to make the switch or wanting to find out more about the world of electric cars. Our reviews are written by some of the most experienced reviewers in the business and will even help you find the perfect new or used car. New Car reviews: https://bit.ly/3VrTy5c The latest electric car news: https://bit.ly/3gvFfh5 Tips and advice: https://bit.ly/3XtKWMW Sign up to our email newsletter for a monthly round-up of all our electric car news, reviews and advice: https://bit.ly/3Ud6zyw Follow Electrifying.com: LIKE Electrifying.com on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3XvUjMo FOLLOW Electrifying.com on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3OG04TG FOLLOW Electrifying.com on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3tZnBVS Check out our full video library: https://bit.ly/2W81iu9