Dacia updates Spring, introduces £3,750 self-funded grant

Dacia has updated the Spring electric vehicle (EV) with performance enhancements, while introducing a £3,750 self-funded grant.

The updated Spring starts from £12,240 and the £3,750 grant is also available to finance customers.

Dacia has replaced the 45PS and 65PS motors with 70PS and 100PS motor options.

The entry-level model has 70PS, while customers can upgrade to the Spring Extreme Electric 100 for an additional £1,000.

The battery now has a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry, for a range of up to 140 miles.

It is the first Renault Group model to use LFP technology, which provides better thermal safety, better longevity and lower manufacturing costs.

All models now have a 40kW DC charger, allowing the Spring to charge from 20% to 80% in 29 minutes.

Other standard equipment includes a seven-inch digital driver’s display, cruise control and air conditioning.