Dacia's Spring - its compact electric crossover - will cost £14,995 on-the-road, making it the cheapest new battery electric car available in the UK.

It is available with a choice of md-range Expression or top-of-the-range Extreme trim levels and offers a WLTP combined range of up to 137 miles.

Spring comes with a choice of 46PS or 66PS motors, and its 27kWh battery can be charged at a rate of up to 7kW from an AC charger.

Starting from Expression trim, available with the Electric 45 or 65 powertrain, standard equipment includes a seven-inch digital instrument cluster, height-adjustable three-spoke steering wheel, Media Control system with USB port, speed limiter, cruise control, steering wheel mounted controls, central locking with remote control, electric front windows, rear parking sensors, 12V socket, manual air conditioning and 15-inch wheels (only on Electric 65).

Extreme trim, exclusively paired to the Electric 65 powertrain, adds copper interior and exterior finishes, electric mirrors and rear windows, the Media Nav Live multimedia system with 10-inch centre screen, two USB ports and wireless connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a bi-directional charger allowing you to use the All-New Spring as a power source for external appliances.

Dacia claims the Spring offers the best storage volume in its class. With 308 litres – 1,004 litres with the rear seats folded down – its boot can fit much more than similarly-sized rival vehicles and is on par with B-segment models. In addition, the Spring offers additional storage throughout the cabin, with an overall volume of nearly 33 litres. 

Luke Broad, Dacia brand director for the UK, said: “Spring has played a key part in widespread adoption of EVs across Europe and, with a price that is even lower than speculated, we’re confident it will continue the success story in the UK.

"We have listened to the concerns of UK drivers regarding accessing EVs, ensuring it not only has an unprecedented price but affordability that doesn’t come at the expense of durability, equipment or usability.

"Quite simply, there’s no other new EV currently on sale that offers so much for so little.”

Version	Benefit In Kind	Basic Price	VAT (20%)	Total Retail Price	VED	Delivery Charge	First Registration Fee	Price (OTR)
Expression Electric 45	2%	£11,954.17	£2,390.83	£14,345.00	£0	£595	£55	£14,995
Expression Electric 65	2%	£12,787.50	£2,557.50	£15,345.00	£0	£595	£55	£15,995
Extreme Electric 65	2%	£13,620.83	£2,724.17	£16,345.00	£0	£595	£55	£16,995