A new EV price war begins Dacia slashes price of the Spring by 4k to again make it the 'most affordable new car on the market'

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Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:18:03 +0000

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Dacia slashes price of the Spring to reclaim UKs cheapest car title, as the small EV price war begins.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Dacia responds to Leapmotor's price cuts Spring retains title of the UK's most affordable car Small EV now costs just 11,990 in cheapest version Dacia has slashed the cost of its entry-level Spring EV in the UK to 11,990 in a direct response to fierce competition from Chinese rival Leapmotor .

The company, which shares a strategic global alliance with the Stellantis Group, cut the cost of its T03 electric city car yesterday, dropping the diminutive EV down to just 12,995 via a doubling of what it calls its Leap Grant. In recent years, the Dacia Spring has enjoyed the title of the most affordable electric passenger vehicle on sale in the UK (and much of Europe), also taking the crown as Britains cheapest car overall, but that title was handed over yesterday following Leapmotors aggressive price cuts. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

However, it is worth noting that Dacia has reduced the price of its entry level Spring Expression model, which offers just 70bhp and a range of 140-miles on a single charge both of these figures are easily bettered by
the T03.

A recently upgraded Spring 100 is more closely matched in terms of specification and this is now priced at 12,990, a mere 5 less than the
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This version offers a more powerful 100hp motor, a 10.1-inch touchscreen display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, vehicle-to-load functionality, copper-accented styling, electric rear windows, reversing camera, and more.

Lina Ribeiro, Dacia Brand Director for the UK, said that production efficiencies and a strong drive to continue to offer real value to our customers have helped the Romanian company pass on savings to the end user. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our
trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Analysis:
could this spark a small car price war? (Image credit: Dacia) There are very few new cars currently on sale in the UK that can compete with an 11,990
price tag, let alone those that use a typically more expensive electric powertrain. But the battle to become the UKs cheapest car could see other brands start slashing their prices.

The BYD Dolphin Surf, for example, currently sits at 18,650, while Hondas upcoming Super N offers a lot of fun and bags of character for 19,000. The
MG3 is also a steal at 17,495, although the brand has been known to heavily discount this price.

Should the Renault Twingo qualify for the full UK electric car grant, this could be sold for below 17,000 and offer 163-miles of range, as well as Renaults excellent interior attention to detail.

Plus, with Chinese brands gaining more traction in the UK and European markets, we could see a whole host of previously unknown models start popping up at dealerships, all with a view to undercut the competition.

If youre in the market for a cheap electric city car, now could be the time
to start shopping around. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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