In a world where electric vehicles often come with premium price tags, the Dacia Spring has once again proven that affordable doesn’t have to mean compromised. The no-nonsense electric city car has been crowned ‘Best EV Bargain’ at the TopGear.com Electric Awards 2025, marking its second consecutive win and reaffirming its position as the most accessible electric car on the market today.
This latest accolade follows last year’s bold title of ‘EV Deal of the Century’, awarded by the same publication, and underlines the Spring’s unmatched value-for-money proposition. At just £14,995 on-the-road, the Spring continues to disrupt the electric car segment by offering genuine zero-emission motoring without the hefty price tag.
Big Personality, Compact Footprint
Designed with urban drivers in mind, the Dacia Spring is compact, efficient, and cleverly practical. Yet, it refuses to blend in. With bold styling, a confident stance, and a dash of personality, it offers a fresh take on city driving that’s as functional as it is fun.
Beneath its modest footprint is a car engineered for everyday usability. Buyers can choose between a 45 hp or more powerful 65 hp electric motor, both paired with a compact 26.8 kWh battery. The result? A WLTP combined range of up to 140 miles, and up to 186 miles in urban settings—more than enough to cover a week’s worth of city driving for the average commuter.
Fast charging is also part of the equation. Thanks to its 30 kW DC charger, the Spring can reach 80% battery from flat in under an hour, making it a convenient companion for modern life.
Recognition from the Industry’s Toughest Critics
Top Gear’s Editor-In-Chief, Jack Rix, was unequivocal in his praise:
“For the second year running, the Dacia Spring is the biggest bargain on the planet EV. The Spring’s appeal is that it is everything that most electric cars aren’t: it’s not over-wrought or heavy-handed, it’s honest and enjoyable and manages to keep the dream of a low impact electric car alive.”
In an increasingly saturated market of high-spec, high-price EVs, the Spring’s clear, value-led proposition stands out more than ever.
A True Pioneer in Affordable Electric Mobility
Luke Broad, Dacia Brand Director for the UK, highlighted the Spring’s game-changing impact:
“When we launched Spring, we rewrote the EV rulebook. While others are now trying to follow these rules, it’s great that TopGear.com recognises we remain both the original and best value brand on the market. Spring’s price is so competitive that it’s one of the UK’s most affordable cars full stop, which is even more remarkable when its usability and standard equipment are considered.”
True to Dacia’s ethos, the Spring is a product of smart engineering, minimalism, and transparency—a refreshing antidote to the complexity and costliness that often accompanies electric cars.
The Verdict
By winning back-to-back honours at the TopGear.com Electric Awards, the Dacia Spring has not only cemented its status as the most budget-friendly EV but also as a symbol of electric mobility that is genuinely accessible. At a time when cost is one of the greatest barriers to EV adoption, the Spring shows that the future doesn’t need to be expensive to be electrifying.
