{"id":3922,"date":"2021-03-24T10:06:53","date_gmt":"2021-03-24T10:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/?p=1344015"},"modified":"2021-03-24T10:06:53","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T10:06:53","slug":"dacias-new-25k-spring-puts-the-evs-are-too-expensive-argument-to-bed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=3922","title":{"rendered":"Dacia\u2019s new $25K Spring puts the \u2018EVs are too expensive\u2019 argument to bed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Romanian carmaker Dacia\u2019s new electric car is cheap, very cheap. So cheap that it \u2018ll wipe the smug smile off Dave\u2019s face as he tries to convince you EVs are \u201ctoo expensive,\u201d \u2014 he will probably spill his pint of poorly chosen lager too.<\/p>\n

Earlier this week, the budget friendly brand started taking orders for its new Spring EV in Germany.<\/p>\n

Thanks to very generous plug-in car subsidies in the European nation, buyers could pick up the entry level model for just $12,995 (\u20ac10,920). Without the subsidy, it would cost $24,384 (\u20ac20,490).<\/p>\n

Even though it\u2019s the base model, it still comes with air conditioning and a Bluetooth enabled radio.<\/p>\n

The more expensive Comfort Plus model, has a 7-inch touchscreen navigation system, parking sensors, reversing camera, metallic paint, and an optional fast-charger.<\/p>\n

Despite all the extra kit, the Comfort Plus is still more affordable than a thoroughbred racehorse. This one will set you back $14,542 (\u20ac12,220) with the $11,389 (\u20ac9,570) grant.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/a>The Dacia Spring EV is one of the cheapest electric cars around. Surely now more of us will consider electric motoring?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And this isn\u2019t some tiny two-seater, it\u2019s an actual regular sized car with space for adult humans and luggage.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s one thing you should know, though. While the Dacia Spring brings the option of electric motoring to more people, those people aren\u2019t going to be going anywhere fast.<\/p>\n

The Spring has a 44 hp motor, which is powered by a 27.4 kWh battery. Compared to what we\u2019re used to, both of these numbers seem quite low.<\/p>\n

Indeed, the Spring is hilariously slow. It\u2019ll take nearly 20 seconds to hit 60 mph, and it\u2019ll top out at 78 mph.<\/p>\n

On the flip side, Dacia says the Spring is good for 190 miles, which should be more than enough for most people.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/a>Look, adult humans disembarking from the Dacia Spring.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But we shouldn\u2019t be so critical, when it is so damn cheap. Sure, part of that is thanks to Germany\u2019s generous subsidies, but even without it, it\u2019s one of the most affordable EVs on the market.<\/p>\n

In France, it stands to be the country\u2019s cheapest EV<\/a>, and will cost less than $20,100 (\u20ac16,800).<\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy to be swept away with the high-powered allure of Teslas, but this, this humble, simple, and affordable EV is what we need if we\u2019re going to bring electric motoring to the masses.<\/p>\n

Sources: Car Scoops<\/a>, Automotive News Europe<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Published March 24, 2021 \u2014 10:06 UTC <\/p>\n

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