Dacia Cuts Spring EV Price to £11,990, UK's Cheapest Car

Dacia Spring price cut: what it means for buyers

Dacia has repositioned its Spring electric city car as the outright cheapest new vehicle on sale in the UK, cutting the on-the-road price to £11,990 from 1 July 2026. That figure undercuts not just every other electric car on the market but every new petrol or diesel model currently sold in the UK, a claim that has become central to Dacia's marketing of the car.

At the base price, the Spring comes with air conditioning, cruise control, rear parking sensors, a digital instrument display and Dacia's Media Control infotainment system with steering wheel-mounted controls, a specification level aimed squarely at buyers who want a straightforward run-around rather than a feature-heavy small car. A step-up variant, the Spring Extreme Electric 100, adds £1,000 to the price for a more powerful 100hp motor and a larger 10.1-inch Media Nav display, giving buyers a choice between the base motor and additional performance for a relatively modest premium.

The Spring's price point puts it in direct competition with the Geely EX2, also confirmed for UK launch this year, and reopens a question that has followed budget EVs since the segment emerged: whether a genuinely cheap electric car holds its value well enough on a PCP or HP agreement to make the low list price meaningful in monthly payment terms, or whether weaker residual values erode the headline saving once finance is factored in.

Insurance group placement is also worth checking before ordering rather than after. Budget EVs do not automatically sit in low insurance groups, since battery replacement and repair costs can push premiums higher than the car's low purchase price would suggest, particularly for newer or less experienced drivers. Anyone comparing the Spring against a similarly priced used petrol car should get an insurance quote alongside the finance quote before treating the on-the-road price as the full cost comparison.

Charging costs and home-charging access remain the other variable that determines whether a budget EV like the Spring delivers genuine running-cost savings, since public rapid charging remains substantially more expensive per mile than home charging on a domestic tariff, a gap that matters more for a smaller-battery car doing frequent shorter trips.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Dacia Spring cost in the UK?

From £11,990 on the road, as of 1 July 2026, making it the UK's cheapest new car.

What is included as standard on the Dacia Spring?

Air conditioning, cruise control, rear parking sensors, a digital instrument display and Dacia's Media Control infotainment system with steering wheel controls.

What does the Spring Extreme Electric 100 add?

For an extra £1,000, buyers get a more powerful 100hp motor and a larger 10.1-inch Media Nav display compared with the base Spring.

Is the Dacia Spring cheaper to insure because it is cheaper to buy?

Not necessarily. Insurance group placement depends on repair and battery costs as well as purchase price, so it is worth getting a quote before assuming a low list price means a low premium.

Does the Dacia Spring's low price hold up once finance costs are included?

It depends on the specific PCP or HP deal and the car's residual value assumptions, which are still relatively unproven for budget EVs, so comparing a full finance quote against the cash price is worthwhile before ordering.