The Dacia Spring is officially Britain’s cheapest new EV — but what’s it actually like to live with?
After three months of daily driving, Will shares his honest experience with the Spring Expression 65, covering everything from real-world range and running costs to build quality, comfort, and whether a back-to-basics EV really makes sense for a lifelong petrolhead.
In this video, we explore:
• What it costs to run the Dacia Spring day-to-day
• Real-world range in summer vs winter
• Charging times on home, 7kW and DC charging
• Ride comfort, handling and “acceptable vs a bit crap” moments
• How tyre upgrades transformed the car
• The pros and cons of its ultra-simple, screen-free interior
• Whether a small, lightweight EV can replace a diesel daily
• Why back-to-basics motoring can still feel joyful
• If Will regrets buying Britain’s cheapest new EV
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