Meet Europe's Cheapest Electric Car - DACIA SPRING | Fully Charged

[@fullychargedshow]

What do you think of the Dacia Spring? Would you buy one if it was available? Tell us below....

[@fkkmag8692]

I do, its a fun car!

[@peggyschott2879]

I would think I’d died and gone to heaven if I could have an electric car for this extremely reasonable expense.

[@MrKOenigma]

I will have a testdrive on 1st dec

[@onlyhereonce7290]

I would buy one. In California.

[@thedavidquaife]

Yes

[@DanielDogeanu]

As a Romanian, I was wondering when Dacia or any other car manufacturer would build a BASIC electric car, that is JUST a freaking car! I don't need AI, I don't need self-driving, I need a car to take me from point A to point B! That is all! I just now find out they did it! Well done!

[@bfunieru]

I actually own one (I'm from Romania). Here it was dirt cheap - 8000 EURO after all incentives. I agree with the review - it is very good for city driving. Minor drawbacks are: cannot charge from 3phase A/C, can use only one phase. Thus, if you're connected to a 20Kw AC charging station it charges with only 6.6 kwh which means long charging times (3hrs from 20% to 80%). Real range is around 170 km winter - 200 km summer, city driving. Other minor negative aspects: driver cannot control rear electric windows, no light in the trunk nor glovebox, no armrest. Apart from this, it is an excellent workhorse for daily driving.

[@jur4x]

Lack of three-phase is a problem for continental Europe in general. In my house, for example, it is easier to provide 11KW charging on 3-phase rather than dedicate a single phase to 7KW.

[@LoneWolf-wp9dn]

so you were too cheap to get the extra "quick" charging? i have come to accept that the smallest price the maker will present is not the full car and you should expect the pay extra for very basic stuff

[@savagegtalks5912]

@@LoneWolf-wp9dn for long term reliability and less battery degradation, not having quick charging will help 100% certainty

[@nomoreheroes93]

Based on this real world review I'd rather pick up a used Zoe!

[@rugbydazz2264]

@@nomoreheroes93 I have a zoe a 135 gt line and its a great little car.

[@mikecribdon152]

Finally, a day to day, no frills, reasonably priced EV. No excess bells and whistles. Cars like this will kick start the EV evolution from traditional fuel cars. Please Dacia, bring it to the UK!

[@vwukben]

No frills, that's an understatement, it will be solely restricted to the left lane on the motorway, incapable of overtaking HGVs, now that's pretty special.

[@svaffe]

Too bad it's only 45HP

[@petermcinnes6987]

@@vwukbenSigh, all I've heard for the past two years is how only rich people can afford EVs and its all a conspiracy to prevent real-people driving. Now, here's something cheaper to buy than the cheapest of cheap ICE cars. Why start carping about performance and features. its a Dacia, its a city car, its exactly what we need.

[@keithhoughton4308]

What a shame. Twice the range of my Smart Fortwo but little more than half the power. There's absolutely no point in that range if the car won't reach motorway cruising speeds. Cutting the range to 80 miles to save weight and cost would make even more sense for a city car.

[@harrisoncleaver4787]

And Australia

[@seangiblin6992]

I live in France and after watching this video have rented a Dacia Spring from my local supermarket (E Leclerc) for 5€/day plus 20c/km. It’s on my driveway right now and I agree 100% with this review - if I want one long term Renault will let me take it home for 89€/mth for four years - no down payment!!! And if I add another 20€/mth I can use a Renault Scenic ICE car for up to 30 days a year with no km limit!!! It’s a killer proposition meaning you can do all your long journeys in a Scenic and use the Spring for all the in town journeys. And I like driving it, a lot. My other car is a VW Polo - I’m just about to pay to have the clutch replaced then I’m selling it and renting a Spring. The cash from selling my Polo will pay off my credit cards and the rent for the Spring is half of the current monthly card payments - so who cares that I won’t own the car in 4 years time, the depreciation on the Polo was higher, and the savings on my credit cards more than pay for it anyway :-) I hope you can get it in the UK too!!

[@richardhall206]

That's an outstanding deal.

[@rais1953]

Cash from selling a money pit Polo? You mean in Europe you don't have to pay to get it towed away?

[@JanneWolterbeek]

Wow, I really hope this will come to the Netherlands!

[@patriotbarrow]

@@rais1953 They end up being sold in Romania where people still firmly believe modern Volkswagen cars are a good deal.

[@rais1953]

@@patriotbarrow Not many people in Australia believe that after replacing the engine once or twice.

[@jashton8710]

Being a Canadian, I can only dream of ever owning an EV in this category and price range.

[@Cyber-Snake]

May be you can import one, but then servicing and maintenance can be an issue.

[@MrSavage77]

I already own one for a month and 1000 km. With state subsidy it was only 8000eur in Romania. It’s the perfect car for driving in and around the city. The sales were sky high already in France, Italy, Romania and other countries. There are already dedicated FB pages and it’s fun to see how many started to mod the cars.

[@tarant315]

And how much money did you save on fuel, please rub it in

[@MrSavage77]

@@tarant315 I didn’t track it, but condidering that I didn’t drove so much a 3 liter diesel, I think I saved some

[@blackpool321]

€8000 in Romania , by the time it gets to uk you can triple that price .

[@hhcosminnet]

Yep. In Romania the spring is a big deal. I expect to see so many used for ride sharing, ride renting, deliveries and used by regular people.

[@Chobaca]

Can you set desired stat of charge to something like 80% battery to prolong the battery life?

[@patrickjr11]

What!! No pointlessly squidgy, luxury feeling dashboard!!!!!! I personally love it. that is exactly what we need cars to be, and as it uses android auto / Apple car play, more then enough tech too. We have lost sight of what a car actually needs to be. Cheap to buy, cheap to own, cheap to run. an excellent car.

[@JackScarlett1]

Could not agree more!

[@EcceJack]

It's perfect! I was literally talking about how electric card are too bloody expensive with a friend of mine just an hour ago. And I'm in the market for buying a car; if this were in the UK right now, I would not be typing this comment, but wondering about financing the purchase instead.

[@hamradiotime]

Spot on comment!

[@Rapscallion2009]

You have to understand the close relation between the aerated plastic foam on the dashboard and - for example - whether control pivots are plastic bushes or bearing races. IE. There isn't one. A squidgy dashboard doesn't mean the car is going to be reliable - it's just something lazy journos with no engineering background say.

[@peterhandy2551]

@@Rapscallion2009 when we needed padded dashboards i.e before the age of compulsory seatbelts, the dashboards were often solid steel, as my damaged face will attest to. 😉

[@owenthurgate]

So refreshing to watch a car review that recognised that a. We can't all afford a tesla. b. That simplicity is beauty and c. Promoted the mantra 'just buy what you need for 99%of your life'. Great review, loved it and congrats on surviving Paris trafic!!

[@johnannan2506]

I used to drive a 5-series Beemer…Lovely motor but bloody huge. Then my work changed. No mor long journies… I switched to a little Micra. Quite a contrast, but I couldn’t believe how much I preferred it for driving in and around the city. SO MUCH easier. Seeing Jack’s review completely resonated for me. YES …. Bring the Spring to the UK. It looks brilliant.

[@alexandreserainshuvaloff6640]

Thank you for your kind comments. I am a Parisian and have a Dacia Spring, the new version. Happy about it. You describe this car as I would describe my Renault 5 GTL, my first car, when I was a student. What should I have needed more ! Thank you so much. Greetings from Paris.

[@richardgreening8164]

Finally an electric car that is really cheap and simply gets the job done. Would be great for my daughter to get to and from college.

[@JackScarlett1]

Absolutely. Ideal first car

[@mrpugster]

Lucky students, I had to catch the bus 😃

[@AceMcMoron]

She should ride a bike - if the distance is less than 5 miles.

[@AceMcMoron]

@@garysmith5025 Sorry for his illness, sounds like he is among the 1% who has a legit reason for picking a car for a short distance. Which also means, he would be better off (less congestion) if the remaining 99% would bike to work.

[@Campbellteaching]

Yep, I would be very tempted to get one

[@SujeethNarra]

Never visit the comments but yours popped up and called out to me. Thank you for all the work you’ve done on your channel! Glad to see your an EV enthusiast!

[@bhatkrishnakishor]

Hi Doc, happy to see you here!

[@aaroncox4192]

So very happy to see your comment @Dr. John Campell. I am waiting for mine. Thank you for keeping me informed dringend the pendemic. You got me less worried, and more prepared about our current Situation many many many thanks

[@JanneWolterbeek]

I am very much in love with this car. Most of my drives are only just 3-5 miles a day, tops. And rarely outside the urban area. Finally a brand that gets the needs for people like me.

[@markmizu]

I would definitely buy one. I currently own a duster and I love the simplicity of it, it’s my rugged Tonka toy. The spring looks perfect for urban travel and you are right about the price being what is truly going to facilitate the switch to electric vehicles for most people.

[@nealunitt-jones3510]

Me too. My Duster is a great mini truck - I would love an electric version of it.

[@pmr01]

i have just recently joined the dacia club with an lpg stepway and everything the guy said about the spec is spot on. i love it. however, the prices of dacias have been going up over the last few years in the uk so i hope they dont spoil it with this car. i notice they have released a jogger phev which is £22k!!! still compares will with rivals, but thats starting to get into the realms of some pretty good second hand cars available for that price.

[@AtentieCadMere]

Great little car. The 0 to 60 time is perfectly in tune with the price oriented shopper. Electron bills do add up if you go too fast, so being slow is actually a feature

[@toyotaprius79]

0 - 60 mph in the exact time it will take to drive through the city to the nearest and uncongested dual carriage way.

[@esm7708]

Yeah they go up from a whole 1.2p/mile to 1.6p/mile. It’s crushingly expensive.

[@kaya051285]

0-60 times are mostly irrelevant as most EU miles are city roads where your acceleration isn't determined by your engine but by the engine of the car in front of you and the car in front of that...

[@AmongUs-mb4qx]

@@kaya051285 The amount of slurs you'll get is determined by the car behind you though.

[@stefangrozdanovic4908]

0 to 30 is more important for this car I think XD

[@ianwilson3674]

Brilliant about time someone brought out an affordable EV for the masses about time the rest of the car manufacturers followed suit every home needs one!

[@mickmann9462]

I would also buy this car, but my opinion is that big giants won't be happy this cheap Dacia Spring to come to the UK

[@jcfallows]

I have driven a Dacia Sandero diesel for three years 60mpg no road tax on a 63 plate. I was hoping to trade it in for a Dacia Spring, and was gutted to learn they are not coming to the UK, As I'm retiring next year it would be perfect for my reduced needs. Wake up Dacia and smell the coffee! Please.

[@justinholding02]

Why not get a VW E-Up! Better in every possible aspect and similar price

[@cipaku]

I dont think they forgot how big the UK market is or how many units they sold there i think the issue is not being in same market anymore. The tax to send and sell it to UK would make its biggest edge, the price, dissapear?

[@justinholding02]

@@cipaku BolloX to Brexit

[@empyrionin]

@@justinholding02 except a lot more expensive and with a lot less range, so not better. Plus, VW is crap anyways.

[@justinholding02]

@@empyrionin very similar priced actually, and with more range than this crappy Chinese built vehicle. The E-Up is a great little EV, hard to beat..

[@AA_Dandelion_Days]

Just found your channel so this is my first video watched. Three things. 1. BEST car review (and practical car) I have seen in years... nay, decades, thank you and thank Dacia! 2. Full of wisdom for all life... buy what you need and nothing more. 3. I would definitely buy one! Subscribing now.

[@futureof...]

I ABSOLUTELY would buy one. Perfect review too. PLEASE Dacia UK is crying out for this little EV.

[@shhhyouknowhoo3753]

I would buy that car! And I LOVE this review. 17:07 - a mindset change & buy what you need. Excellent point & absolutely spot on!

[@keelferm]

You deserve a bloody medal Jack; I've driven through Paris in rush hour, and it was utterly horrendous, resulting in my receiving a violation for driving in a bus lane when I got back to the UK.

[@PoppinJay]

Yes, yes and yes. At last, an electric car that makes sense. Please Bobby and Jack get Dacia to bring it to the UK.

[@Brian-om2hh]

It is coming to the UK I believe.....

[@maxmahasz]

And to Ireland as well

[@benholroyd5221]

@@Brian-om2hh where did you hear that?

[@fivish]

The BEV makes no sense. They are very expensive and inconvenient. Petrol is still the future for most people.

[@benholroyd5221]

@@fivish define "no sense" and "future" Because new petrol cars won't be getting sold in the UK in a little over 8 years. So I seems to me that petrol cars literally aren't the future. Plus most people, most of the time do far less than 100 mile trips (check average commute distances) so it would seem that this does make sense for a lot of people. Especially when it's price comparable with petrol cars with lower running costs. Is there any reason why this couldn't replace 80% of second cars?

[@reinplat]

6:55 About the "space for four adults". In a (sub-)compact car like this, it is perfectly normal for the front occupants to move their seats a bit (driver) or quite a bit (passenger) forward to help accommodate the third and fourth passengers in those rare occasions where four equally sized adults actually travel in such a car at the same time. So evaluating the rear seat space with the front seats in the "normal" position is slightly beside the point.

[@deanchur]

Most people I know with small cars use them as 2-seaters with emergency seats, which is what they really are. With my normal driving position in my Fiesta the seat behind me is unusable, which is fine because in all the time I've owned the car I've never had someone sit in them.

[@shivapillai6382]

Brutally honest review of a brutally honest car. Can't wait for this to arrive in the UK.

[@GreenJimll]

"Buy what you need and nothing more" are wise words to live by. And not just for small, cheap EVs.

[@davidcorlett2082]

It looks exactly like something my wife could use daily for the local commute as well as the run to the shops. Small yes but economical and low cost most importantly. It really would sell alot here in the UK. Come on Dacia! Get your act together 🙏

[@JackScarlett1]

Dacia! Listen to the man!!

[@gilliancollins8825]

Would be perfect for my husband to run errands in too, i will stick with a real car

[@benholroyd5221]

@@gilliancollins8825 what's a 'real' car?

[@gilliancollins8825]

@@benholroyd5221 what do you think one is ?

[@benholroyd5221]

@@gilliancollins8825 you're the one introducing the new term 'real car'. You should be willing to define that term. it's capable of carrying 4 passengers from a to b in relative comfort. What more do you want?

[@kmonster7479]

this is the car iv been waiting for seams a lifetime, no ones got £20k to put down on a small EV for a family of 4 but this is a start, a yes from me and soon as it available in the UK, i will be inline to purchase 100%

[@timgillison1175]

It is so refreshing to hear somebody enthuse about a car being sensible and "all you need". I really like that, especially as it is coupled with e real enthusiasm for the car and the concept. Thank you :-)

[@afterburner94]

It was long in the making, but you guys finally reviewed the Spring. And got burned out by Paris traffic. Bienvenue à Paris, folks! Absolute great review of this very important EV to the masses. Sales figures are already exploding here in France, Benelux and Italy. This is going to be a mass-adoption EV and could finally turn the tide for good. The UK deserves a RHD version for sure!!!

[@alessandropetta7795]

Yes, as an Italian, I can say the numbers are huge in Italy. And this is just the beginning, the numbers can only increase exponentially, if, considering the global situation, Dacia/Renault can actually deliver them.

[@gravelydon7072]

No, the UK just needs to learn to drive on the right side of the road. ;-)

[@ccooper8785]

The only car I would need. Driving back from my nearest Dacia dealer, 110 miles away, might be a bit of an adventure though. I have only seen 2 charge points but I assume that there must be more... Maybe it would have an even better uptake if the Govt stopped giving rebates to those who can afford £30k+ cars and increased the rebate on cars such as this?

[@datathunderstorm]

That’s the problem. The Govt don’t want us plebs in this car. They’re striving to take car ownership away from the ordinary citizen. They want us on bicycles and rented e-scooters (the dangerous latter at obnoxious rental prices). You get the distinct impression the Government’s view is - only the rich elite should be able to afford expensive electric vehicles (with a tax break incentive to boot), the rest of us should ride steeply priced public transport or a bicycle (or walk in the gutters) - and be grateful. Basically, we should own nothing and be happy…..!!!!! Don’t be surprised if they prevent this car from being sold here……or introduce something as cruel as battery rental….!!!

[@billienomates1606]

Just stick a disel generator in the back and you can charge on the fly, problem solved.

[@magnustan841]

I think that’s exactly why they don’t give such rebates. The premium stuff i believe have larger profit margins, so the carmakers can turn a profit while paying taxes and what not. Basically, governments will have more money in their pocket to spend on other things, if car makers sell the higher end stuff. Cheap stuff like this Dacia, the price is so low, most don’t need rebates, plus being an EV, if you charge it well, you’ll recover that costs over a Sandero quite quickly i’d imagine. Forgive me if i’m talking bull****.

[@bogdandanailescu]

Just test drove the Spring of a friend of mine, short drive but man this is a zippy car, has a lot of torque that pulls you along quite fast. As a reference I own an AWD Suzuki Ignis 2019 model and the Spring is faster in a straight line than my Ignis. Totally worth the 8000 euro price we have here in Romania.

[@gordonnicol9542]

I WOULD buy this car ! Get them to the UK without going through Paris ! Jack, what a superb review of this little jewel and I sincerely hope it does come to the UK. I really loved your review. You're such a natural and likeable chap ! At present, I don't own a car and don't really need one but, I know that electric cars will make a huge difference to our air and will greatly reduce traffic noise. Even although there's not much chance I'll actually buy one of these, I watched the whole 20 minutes as Jack made the whole thing a very interesting and presentable piece. £10,000 is amazing as the cheapest electric car I've seen is around twice that !

[@jeffpope7811]

In the 90's I actually RAN ACROSS the world's biggest round about (all 12 lanes)! To get to the Arc de Triumph. Almost killed I spied the pedestrian tunnel which safely resurfaces under the Arch! 🚶‍♂️ 🏃‍♂️

[@Neilhuny]

REALLY enjoyed that! Jack Scarlett has done a magnificent job here - informative, amusing, sensible! I honestly think that if I won untold millions on some lottery I would be reasonably happy with a Dacia Spring! I have little to no interest in rapid acceleration and spend 90% of my time in cities. I must admit - given the lottery win premise - I would have something (still EV) different for out of city journeys, holidays etc. I once hired a new Ferrari in the 90's thinking it would be great for a holiday in Cornwall: I sat in crawling traffic jams on the M5 for many, many hours, then was scared sh**less in narrow lanes with granite walls close by. Since that week, anything that moves was more than good enough, equal to or better than a Ferrari. I have no intention of having anything "fancy". A Ford Fiesta does the same job just as well.

[@mickforey1]

A brilliant car for the vast majority of driving we all do. With the right level of government subsidy for small EVs this could come in at £10k on the road and take the country by storm and make the EV revolution happen. Great review Jack.

[@ianmax69]

Scotland do an interest free loan scheme... Why not in the rest of the UK? We need to get EVs across all income streams

[@geecars6263]

Predicted UK price is £17k...

[@joules531]

I guess like many people, I've been waiting for a reasonably priced electric car. Cost is much more important to me than huge acceleration or huge range, so the spec is more than adequate for me. The bottom line is that if this was available in right hand drive, here in the UK, my search for the right electric car would be at an end. I hope that Dacia will decide that there are potentially millions of UK drivers waiting for a reasonably priced electric car to be brought to market.

[@dondonsq123]

You need to start including safety performance. This car got 1 star! On the ncap tests. I was actually considering this to ferry my kids about

[@TheSkyline35]

Pretty sure the car had cruise control, or at least speed limiter. In Renault/Dacia Cars, you have to enable the cruise control mode first...not on the wheel (too simple of course) but in the case of the Spring in the lower part of the dash console, there is a 3 positions button (maybe 2 in the case of the Spring)

[@cidtheratboy]

I was going to say this too. There'll be a button on the dash to turn it on, just like on the sandero.

[@Baj64]

I test drove one back in june, and got to 120km/h (75 mp/h) on the highway. Top speed is more than 62mp/h. Astonishingly zippy little car, but I went another way nonetheless.

[@JackScarlett1]

Woah! Guess Dacia, like Porsche, undersells their performance figures. Intriguing.

[@dauerwerbesendung7045]

nope it states 125km/h on the website, fully charged got it wrong

[@Neilisthevideoking]

I thought it was top speed limited in eco mode which was what he was quoting.

[@BartCrijns]

Same here, it took its sweet time doing so, but it easily got to 120 km/h. It didn't really feel confidence-inspiring on the motorway, but for other roads it's sufficient. I didn't really like it though. Too narrow, my arm was touching the B pillar. The steering wasn't smooth at all, no heat pump for heating, lots of road noise in the cabin. I honestly think getting a 3 year old Ioniq, Zoe or Leaf for about the same price is a much better deal. subsidies on new BEVs may still get the price to a level where it may be worthwhile.

[@farmacianova3509]

@@BartCrijns Fully agree. I went on a test drive to buy it and came home underwelmed. It is what they promised, but the road noise and the narrowness got me. I went with a second hand Zoe instead for the less money. Less the 5000kms and 2019 Zoe. Its a better car, period.

[@tomduke1297]

wow, that thing is just perfect! it even has enough realworld range to get out to the grandparents! 13k is absolutely a fair price!

[@JackScarlett1]

Bloody bargain!

[@Hordymulberry]

In Romania cost 8000euro. In one month i will receive mine. I'm absolutly amaiz about this car. Is perfect for city. In summer you cand drive with 1 full neer 300 km. In winter only 150-170km

[@dzonikg]

@@Hordymulberry Problem is that its range when is new..in few years will be much less

[@Hordymulberry]

@@dzonikg i don't care. I have 8 years guaranty for battery . If will be under 75% in this time they will change it for free. And if i use the car 3 years like i use the gasoline one, after this period i will recover the money i invested in first time .

[@rickybryan1759]

Guessing I double that pounds to Oz dollar so yeah if it landed mid $20’s I’d be super keen on one

[@coreys2686]

The "Gaspump" icon is a fast charging station, you can see the plug in place of the gas nozzle.

[@JackScarlett1]

You just blew my mind. Also, I may need glasses.

[@solentbum]

Normal lazy journo, not getting it right.

[@martijnvangammeren1868]

@@solentbum Or just looking at it and not realising it has a plug.

[@tdome3000]

Maybe they intentionally introduce slight mistakes so that they get more comments. Like the 62 mph top speed.

[@rinnin]

I spotted that too 😉

[@mylesrussell]

I tell you what, Jack is fantastic. He is an amazingly charismatic presenter. The first few episodes with Jack and Robert were so much fun. You rock Jack!

[@DS-pk4eh]

So in Switzerland, this full option version you are driving is 21'140CHF ( 20'250€ or 17'300£). They are offering it with what they call Platinum Leasing (all inclusive ) for 330CHF/month with about 5K down payment. This leasing covers all costs of car using (insurance,services, job loss insurance) except of course electricity. The only option on this one was 30kW DC charging option. There are 4 colors to choose from and they are all included in this trim (means you do not pay extra if you choose other color than white). There are some Chinese cars available on the Swiss market (JAC e-S2, 116HP, 40kWh battery, 275Km range) that you can buy for even less and you get bigger car with better range. Tough choice. And there are more coming.

[@alfaventador898]

we need more simple inexpensive electric cars. Good job Dacia!

[@Brian-om2hh]

There are quite a few decent used ones around now. I've seen Renault Zoe's for sale at less than £6k....... plus the Zoe is slightly larger than the Spring....

[@jarthurs]

I can see these as fleet cars for meter readers, care workers, community nurses all those currently driving around in Toyota Aygos and Citroen C1's.

[@human_brian]

I'm in the US and I would totally buy one of these for my wife's around town car. She never drives outside the city so it would be perfect. Longer trips out of town are my forte and my EVs longer range suits that nicely. I need a decent sub $20k EV for my wife within the next few years when we get rid of her ICE car.

[@beamerbread]

I'd buy one too, i have to drive in and around SF, would be the perfect city for a Spring. I think for us Americans, the 500e is the next best thing.

[@alessandropetta7795]

@@salibaba I sadly agree I'm afraid.

[@andrewroberts1787]

I'm also in the US and just took delivery of a Mini Cooper Electric for my wife for the exact same reason. It was only a little more at $22.5k after rebate and we may get a $2.5k Texas subsidy but we'll see. And that has the same range, can top 90 on the highway and does 0-60 in around 6.5 seconds so you're not a hazard. Yes it's only a 3 door but the back seats in that Dacia are no bigger anyway and neither is the trunk.

[@dazzypops]

It would be the first actually affordable EV in the UK. Bravo Dacia!

[@RealWorldCarReviews]

Really enjoying the reviews featuring Jack. Knows his stuff, and is an excellent, professional presenter. 😎👍

[@pinkelephants1421]

Brilliant review. Jack hit the nail on the head with his summation especially in relation to simplicity & 'just enough'. Like a lot of people watching this video I realise my digital gadget has (many) advanced functions but couldn't for the life of me tell you what they are, nor do I care; I just use the most basic routine functions and that's it. Cars are no different.

[@SergeyPRKL]

Yeah, like i want top spec phones without huge screen. But no, not possible. I have absolute no need for a 5-8" screen on my phone, but i need the capacity they have and do in other tasks. There is litteraly no phones that are like that. ANd why the fuk the shells are some nano slippery finish, impossible to grab them securely.

[@GabrielVoinea]

I already bought one, and it will come next week at my dealer. In blue it looks great. I think it's the perfect city car, especially as I can leave it to charge over night in my front yard. It's easy to drive it and easy to park it in a crowded city.

[@guillermoperalta6659]

How is it going with your car?

[@andrewcumming4018]

Well you nailed it Jack, a great little electric car. It reminds me of the old Renault 4 I had in the early '70's. Basic, tough, comfortable ,cheap and super reliable. I'd buy one and I live in outback Australia! I love these basic vehicles.

[@rhvre]

"No corner has been left uncut" :D

[@terjoe6643]

A wonderful, condescension-free review of a basic little city EV. It's so good to know that it doesn't have an electric coffee grinder and espresso machine, and doesn't shave and groom you while you drive.

[@1964Cornwall]

This is exactly what the UK needs and wants. A car like this will take the Ev market. 70mph, 140 miles range and at £10,500 affordable to the majority interested in buying an EV. Bring it on PLEASE

[@pangit9999]

Yess, finally a cheap, small city EV. This is exactly what we need more of to encourage mass adoption of EVs. No more expensive massive SUVs please!

[@petesplaneta9340]

Wow! Another great review from Jack. Really tempted by the Spring as a second car. Definitely worth considering. We really do need this type of car in the UK! Hope that the price ends up being comparable by the time it gets here.

[@paulbanks8583]

What a great little car and exactly what we need. Good value for money basic run around 👍 Come on Dacia bring it to the UK market. Great video and feel your pain driving around Paris one of the most scary things to do. Made the mistake of using a taxi to get across Paris once I reckon it 10 years off my life expectancy 🤣

[@antoniodimascio5340]

I drove through Paris from calais to Rome and it was so nerve wrecking but fun try driving in naples you will experience the same of Paris

[@parvezahmedjalil7310]

Cool story Paul

[@johnodell5310]

@@antoniodimascio5340 Naples makes Paris look like a walk in the park. I've seen drivers in Naples going the wrong way up a one-way street as a matter of course and drive over the pavement to cut the corner on a right turn. Pedestrians have no rights whatsoever!

[@richardwallinger1683]

I would buy one tomorrow if my youngest son Keith wallinger had not stolen my distribution business which I allowed him to manage .. After retiring to Portugal after a prostate cancer scare .I signed my business over to his SAFE hands .. and he has repaid me handsomely by withdrawing his verbal agreement to pay me monthly for my trust in him . so much for family honor and trust .

[@sietse9920]

As a Dacia owner for years now, I can tell that they might be cheap and simple built, but doing over 50k km a year without ANY problems i dare to say: the proof is in the pudding. Very very reliable. And everything you need to drive all those km’s is there. Everyone who needs all that luxury, is a marketingvictim…..

[@ThomasHope73]

At last affordable EV's are coming!!! 🤗 Well done Dacia, and Fully Charged for reporting on it. 👍👍

[@JohnDoe-bd5sz]

Just wait until next year, when the EU mandates a lot of new "safety" equipment, then you will se the price rise. Lane assist, drowsiness detection and so on.

[@toxicgabez2744]

@@salibaba Unfortunately, since the car is manufactured in the EU, the new mandates will increase the price regardless. Plus with the UK not being in the EU, that nice 13k will turn to more like 18-20k with import taxes. :(

[@iainansell5930]

@@JohnDoe-bd5sz i dunno, the mg suv and estate have most of that stuff already, and they are quite cheap for what they are..

[@JohnDoe-bd5sz]

@@iainansell5930 The MG ZS EV was quite reasonably priced yes, but the new updated version, that has most of the tech, got a pretty massive price bump in the 2022 iteration. I know prices vary, depending on country, but in my country the "old" one in the cheapest trim cost $33.400 The new 2022 one has a starting price of $41.700 It is cheaper than most other EV's in it's size but i would still not consider a $41.700 car, a cheap car.

[@bavison]

My Mum’s keen to go electric, but at her price point, it’s mostly been second-hand Zoes with ongoing battery lease payments or second-hand 24 kWh Leafs with tired batteries, and it’s been hard to recommend either of those. Dacia, please bring the Spring to the UK, it’s perfect for her needs and her budget!

[@KitelessRex]

Thumbs up on this video for Andrew! May his excitement never fade! A true shining star at Fully Charged!

[@trixiepickle8779]

I got the new version of this in June this year, and love it. It is comfortable, has all the features I need, recharges at home. I have a box installed. The dog has the back seat. And, it is great fun. Quick enough on our country lanes absolutely fine for me.

[@AlexisTichko]

Finally a car review that makes sence, and about a car (and the brand) I adore. When my current Sandero will have reached the retirement age it will be for sure the Spring. As you very well said, this is all that most people actually need. It gets you where you need to go 99% of the time. My company car was a Ford Grand C-max with loads of space. It wasn't my choice (I was kinda forced to "choose" it) and I hated it for its size and total disabillity to easily move around in cities and certain shopping mall carparks. Sure it came in handy when I need to go for the full 1,5 times a year to Ikea but the rest of the time I was eating my steering wheel out of frustration. Give me small cars any time, even you're a household of 4 to 5 people. My parents did that, actually most parents from my generation had to do that beceause big cars weren't affordable untill the mid eighties and later. By then every thing got screwed in the car industry where everything had to grow bigger by every new model generation. Not speaking about the amount of utterly useless crapp called "luxury option", better know as gadgets you will use 1,5 times in the entire car lifespan and is mainly aimed at bragging about it with your neighbor or girlfrien (which of course doesn't give a damn). The only thin I miss is a proper charging network, certainly in cities and small villages (it totally lacs in hell whole Belgium where I'm from).

[@marklynch29]

Love it. Bring it to the UK and Dacia will soon become a market leader for electric cars. This is the car that will be the much needed catalyst for the electric car revolution. Its a great second car for 2 car families and an electric car that the average 18-22 year old can afford.

[@georgegeorgiy3516]

Can't agree more with ''keep it simple''. Yes, save some money, and invest in a PV, so you'll be able to charge it for free. With love and respect from France 🙂

[@PassportToPimlico]

Approaching this from the view as a Motability car, this slightly underpowered electric vehicle means that it would be one of the few EVs that Motability will allow under 25 year old disabled drivers to drive.

[@jonblacklock1052]

What an excellent point.

[@alapar73]

Congratulations! You have win THE BEST REVIEW OF DACIA SPRING prize. I have seen many of them in many languages but I think yours is the most sincerely and enthusiastic one. And of course finally I have bought one as a little family car (not 2nd car) at least for a few years. If I will want to go on holidays I will go by plane. Or anytime I can rent a bigger car once a year. It's a few thousand euros cheeper car then the cheapest petrol one so I can afford it from the price difference. Not to mention that practically I can travel for free all year long. It is cheaper then public transportation. And as Ecobest test proved it's consumption is the best among electric cars, being the lightest 4 seat electric car with such a big trunk and ... frunk!

[@carltonlane8931]

Me and my mrs have been saying for so long ,a city car at a sensible price,no gadgets,able to keep up with traffic,150 mile range,A LOCAL CAR,at last,brilliant,thanks.

[@marks-0-0]

YES I'd buy one as a second car for local work. Great review Jack thanks, I'm looking up that cargo version now!

[@andrewdavies328]

FYI to all the Parisians I have been to Paris before and love your city so much 😅

[@ajanjinsan22]

Been waiting for this one. Thanks guys.

[@JackScarlett1]

So have we! We've been nagging them to let us have a go for ages. Glad you enjoyed :)

[@عصام-ط9ن]

I've seen so many videos about this car. I already know it's disappointing. But I still clicked, because I want to see this guy reviewing it.

[@ejbh3160]

My son lives in France and he's just got one - he loves it. Great for the daily commute, charge overnight - easy.

[@mngbennett]

If this car came to Canada I would buy it tomorrow. It is exactly what I want.

[@matthewburroughs9597]

Methinks the coldy white stuff will knacker the battery...

[@mngbennett]

@@matthewburroughs9597 Norway seems to do fine. Maybe not this car but I have heard some EV's will preheat the interior and defrost while still hooked up to the house saving the battery. Besides I live in Victoria which rarely gets snow.

This is what I would love that Tesla do someday. A simple electric car. Just a good battery, fast charging, and at least cruise control for speed because damn… it’s 2021

[@toxichazard5015]

I don't think that's Tesla's target audience at all though unfortunately.

[@kristoffer3000]

Teslas are simple and cheap, they're just expensive to buy.

[@DanRyzESPUK]

It's not Tesla's personal signature. They're about very techy, over the top aspirational car for programmers, engineers and so on. Cheap electric cars will be done by somebody else.

[@kristoffer3000]

@@DanRyzESPUK Tesla are for tech cultists that live and breathe Apple etc, they're not very good because they don't need to be.

[@ukmitch86]

@@DanRyzESPUK as an engineer, I find it far more reasonable to buy something that does the job for less...

[@Buncesfg]

This is what we need to tempt particularly older drivers like my parents into an EV. They have no interest in bells and whistles. Just want something reliable and simple. Let’s hope Dacia and others bring this or something similar to the UK. On another note, I once spent a very fun half hour at the top of the Arc de Triomphe watching the traffic. Absolute madness!

[@johnneedham3595]

I'm currently on my second Renault Zoe, and the next car might well be a (Renault) Dacia Spring if it comes to the UK. I love the fact that it's a basic, affordable, no frills, get-you-from-A-to-B little car. As Jack says, just get a car that's fine for you 99% of the time. If you occasionally need to do a marathon journey, borrow or hire a longer-range one.

[@M4V3RiCkU235]

For long rages, I guess a hybrid will be better. But to go to work, shopping, or fooling around (in cities) is just the perfect car.

[@evomene4518]

Have you thought about twingo? I just ordered it. First i wanted spring, but only because i didnt Heat of Twingo. I was bit scared spring could be a bit insecure car on terms of power and general satisfaction from driving. They say spring is unstable im corners and over the bumps is not smooth. I tried twingo and its perfect.

[@johnneedham3595]

@@evomene4518 I am from the UK and I don't think Renault plans to sell the Twingo here. If they do, I might be interested in it, certainly.

[@evomene4518]

@@johnneedham3595 ok then. Why would you sell Zoe its perfect car. Maybe we could exchange Twingo and Zoe

[@evomene4518]

@@johnneedham3595 did you sell your first Zoe or you own two?

[@Richard420smith]

Got a new Dacia sandero top spec to replace my old basic bottom model. I miss the old one. No fuss, practice car. Want the spring next.

[@darkknight8139]

This is a great review of a great car. I did a test drive a month ago and I was impressed as well. It is dead slow and the range is not fantastic, but everything else is just perfect for a car this cheap. And it drives well, it is very comfortable and silent. If you want to get from A to B in a city, you should shortlist this one. The only thing I am really afraid of, is an electric Kia Picanto (or EV1 for that matter) if they every decide to make one. The current Kia Picanto (or Hyundai i10) is much better than everything else in it's class, if there is every going to be an electric version, it will be better than this Spring. But, I expect it to be more expensive as well.

[@ricco123tube]

Paris isn’t quite as bad as driving in Naples. Being of Italian decent I felt right at home, shouting, honking and waving my hands. My wife just cried.

[@shhhyouknowhoo3753]

Turkey takes it. Any/all parts of turkey. Near death experiences around every corner! 😱🤣

[@roebuddy01]

🤣

[@JamesScholesUK]

That's an insanely competitive price point!

[@ArneList]

First of all, you are a great presenter and it is really a joy to follow your videos. The Dacia Spring reminds me in the Renault R4 and could be ca classic. Also the cargo version sounds promising. But for my taste, it is too small (and unsafe?). I am waiting for an electric Duster. One more thing: Why do you pronounce it "dayceea"? It is actually "dutcheea" ;)

[@Mojcaa5]

Hello. I have this car for a few days now. I'm wondering about parking on a hill. Is it safe to put in neutral (N) and use a parking brake, or is it better to put in drive (D) or reverse (R) and use a parking brake? I'm afraid the parking brake will loosen and the car will just roll downhill. Thanks for the answer.

[@petee1968]

I would definitely buy one of these in a heartbeat. Perfect second car. Hopefully the amount of enthusiasm for this little basic EV will get the attention of some of the other car manufacturers as well….

[@davidconnolly292]

Definitely buy one, if not 2. My kids will both be looking for cheap wheels in the next 3-4 years, and I suspect a new Spring will be a better proposition than a used Zoe or Leaf.

[@Darkest_matter]

You got boring kids if they want this over a gtr or subaru

[@wowmanhaha]

@@Darkest_matter Ahem (insurance...they'll learn)

[@Brian-om2hh]

Surprisingly, A Zoe is a larger car.....

[@Darkest_matter]

@@wowmanhaha yeah .

[@martijnvangammeren1868]

@@Brian-om2hh Zoe is indeed larger and and has better range. I would like to know how this Spring is with a iso-fix child seat and the room on the backseat. This is a great option for a second car. We are looking at the MG ZS or MG5 as the last one is a station and slightly more room than the ZS.

[@Russwig]

Cars like this are the future of EVs. If these were available in the US they would be every household's second car. Teen car, task car, 50 mile RT commute car! Can't wait to see the delivery version.

[@EvilSkillz88]

I agree 100% with what you say. As an Uber driver in the UK, I must say that I wouldn't hesitate buying one of these in a flash, if only it would be slightly more roomy for the people in the back. I love the simplicity of it and the fact that it would be cheap to fix. I'll have a word with Dacia board and sort it out so they can bring it to the UK :))...I wish :X

[@necromonicar]

This is what I’ve been saying for years…. We need the beetle and mini versions of evs

[@escapeman9016]

I would buy one in a flash (as long as I can fold my legs into it!) PLEASE bring it to the UK, Dacia!

[@connclissmann6514]

2CV for 2021. 2EV a slightly cheeky suggestion for the Citroen competitor.

[@andybygrave2453]

I always like Dacia. I’m an Dacia owner, the Spring is a no brainer. I would definitely buy it. Love the show, great job guys! 👍👏😀

[@sundeeppatel3979]

So nice to see a review talking about a "basic" car. I'd love to buy a Merc EQS but the £100k price tag is a little bit too much for me :) Under £15k for a brand new electric car sounds great. 100 mile range is no problem, driving to work and back is only a 15mile drive

[@3dwardcullen69]

As a Romanian, I find it ironic that Brits are clamouring to open their borders for our cars. 😂

[@davidszatter1435]

Isnt this car built in china?

[@shhhyouknowhoo3753]

Why?

[@3dwardcullen69]

@@davidszatter1435 no

[@sorinrogoveanu]

@@3dwardcullen69 yes it is.

[@3dwardcullen69]

@@sorinrogoveanu That particular model yes, but it's still a Romanian brand.

[@gregpheysey6933]

Well done jack. Work for tfl every day in London speed irrelevant.extras irrelevant.with all the alternative transport on the roads you need to see what's going on around you not what's going on inside the vehicle. Auto and tools and cargo is what we need urgently for London. Genuine review breath of fresh air

[@N0Xa880iUL]

Bring this to India pls! They already have the petrol version of this car here called the Kwid. This car makes perfect sense. Compared to something like Nexon EV this thing will sell like hot cakes if the pricing is right.

[@sexysilversurfer]

Have they fixed the frequent power cuts?

[@hiran2016]

@@sexysilversurfer India stopped taking power from Europe. Generating itself. Now fixed it.

[@Alex-tj1zo]

YES, I would definitely buy the Dacia Spring. I had several Dacia models before and I was actually surprised by how well they stood the test of time and wear/tear.

[@RomainAlberich]

I own one here in France. Previous car was a 1st gen Nissan Leaf. This car is small but it is crazy light (900kg!!!!) The range is better than expected. I live 50km from a big city in the hills, and the range exceeds 220km in early March with temp low as 2°c and using heating. A few bad things : no control of rear windows from the front, no lamp in trunk, only 2 seatbelts in the back and not the best at handling ... Had a few scares in the countryside at first. (Leaf was VERY good at this). Other than that, this car is awesome!

[@mikebrice7028]

The Renault deal described by Sean Giblin below is surely a game-changer - all the car you need around the city, and access to a long-ranger for a month a year. Ticks all the boxes for a hundred a month. We've got to get this to the UK.