Dacia Spring price cut makes it UK's cheapest new car

Dacia has reclaimed its position as the UK's cheapest new car, cutting the starting price of its all-electric Spring model to £11,990. The move comes just one day after Chinese rival Leapmotor had briefly taken the title by reducing its T03 model to £12,995.

The price adjustment makes the Dacia Spring the most affordable new car available in the UK, regardless of powertrain, and undercuts its closest competitor by £1,005. Dacia attributed the reduction to production efficiencies. The new entry price applies to the Spring Expression Electric 70, which includes delivery, first registration, and the first year's vehicle excise duty.

Despite the low cost, the company states the Spring includes standard features such as air conditioning, cruise control, rear parking sensors, a digital driver display, and the Media Control system that uses steering-wheel buttons and a smartphone for infotainment. A higher-spec Extreme Electric 100 model is available for £12,990, adding a more powerful motor, a 10.1-inch central touchscreen with wireless smartphone connectivity, a reversing camera, electric rear windows, and vehicle-to-load capability.

The Spring, which has been on sale in the UK since...