Price and autonomy are at the top of determining factors when buying a new electric car. Have you ever wondered which are the cheapest electric cars and what is their autonomy? In this article we compile the 5 most affordable electric cars on the Spanish market and analyze their benefits.
The automotive industry in Europe continues in its process of transition to electric car. The rise of sustainable mobility seems unstoppable despite all the challenges the automotive industry is dealing with. In these convulsive times of escalating prices, it seems really difficult to find a cheap electric car that suits our needs.
In the emerging market for cheap electric cars supply is growing at a significant rate. There are many brands that have set out to dominate fully electric mobility with vehicles that stand out, among other things, for their sale price. We have decided to carry out a compilation of the cheapest new electric cars that you can find in the Spanish territory, and placing special emphasis on the autonomy of each one of them.
The cheapest electric cars you can buy in Spain
It is important to highlight several issues before delving into this compilation. The first one is that the models are listed from least to cheapest. And the second has to do directly with the sale price. The sale price is taken into account, including current market promotions. Remember that in the new car section Motor.es you will find the best deals. With that said, let’s not delay time any longer and find out what they are. the 5 cheapest electric cars that can be purchased at Spanish dealers.
nissan leaf
The nissan leaf can boast of being one of the first electric cars for the masses. A benchmark in its competitive segment and an icon of the bet that nissan has been doing for electrification. The Leaf is a compact that deals in the competitive C segment. Over the years it has undergone numerous updates and improvements, although it has always remained true to its principles.
The access version of the Leaf range is associated with the Acenta finish and is equipped with a 40 kWh lithium-ion battery that powers a 110 kW (150 hp) motor and 320 Nm of maximum torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 144 km/h. The autonomy stands at 270 kilometers according to the WLTP cycle. The average consumption is 17.1 kWh at 100 km.
The price of this version of the Leaf without discounts or promotions is €35,569. However, and if we accept the offer currently in force, this figure can be reduced to €24,328.
Renault Twingo
It is time to focus on urban cars and, more specifically, on the brand Renault. One of the most popular utilities of the French firm has succumbed to electrification at its highest level. It’s been a while since the Renault Twingo it has become an electric car. And in its electrification process it has not gone unnoticed, since it has become one of the cheapest electrics.
In the Twingo range there are only two versions and one engine available. The access version, the cheapest, has the Techno trim level. The propulsion system is made up of a 20 kWh lithium-ion battery that powers a 60 kW (82 hp) and 160 Nm motor. The power is sent to the front axle and it can complete the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.9 seconds. The maximum speed is 135 km/h and the autonomy reaches 190 km according to the WLTP cycle.
What is your price? The electric Twingo starts at dealerships from €25,750. Now, if we take advantage of the currently available offer, the final price remains in the €23,901 respectively.
Dacia spring
Dacia’s first electric car has entered the emerging market for cheap electric cars with force. The Dacia spring is being a sales success. The combination of an affordable selling price with its SUV-like bodywork is the perfect cocktail. Like the Twingo, it fights in the competitive segment A. It also has solvent equipment for daily use.
Dacia has structured the Spring range in the Essential and Expression versions. The Business trim is intended for fleet customers. There is only one engine. In the bowels of the Spring there is a 27.4 kWh battery whose main purpose is none other than to power a 33 kW (45 hp) motor and 125 Nm of maximum torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 19.1 seconds and can reach a top speed of 125 km/h. Has a autonomy of 230 km.
As for the price of dacia electric car, in its access version linked to the Essential finish, starts at €21,415. It is possible to reduce this price up to €19,991 if we accept the current offer.
Smart ForTwo
The Smart ForTwo has been, for a long time, one of the benchmarks in the 100% electric urban mobility market. It is true that numerous competitors have emerged and that he blames the passing of the years. However, it remains one of the most interesting options for price and performance. All this based on the fact that it is a two-seater car.
Smart offers the ForTwo in Coupé and Cabrio body variants. The Coupé model is the cheapest. It is equipped with a 17.6 kWh battery and a 60 kW (81 hp) and 160 Nm motor. It can reach 100 km/h in 11.6 seconds. Top speed stands at 130 km/h. Refering to autonomy, is 132 km with a single charge.
The ForTwo is for sale in Spain from €25,017. Now, by applying the discounts and/or promotions that are active at the moment, you can get the Smart model for some appetizing €18,232.
Undefeated D2S
The brand Invicta Electric
can boast of having in its portfolio the cheapest electric car available at Spanish dealerships. The Undefeated D2S. A small two-seater vehicle that deals in segment A and that is positioned as a clear rival to the previously mentioned Smart ForTwo. It is perfect to deal daily with the big city. Its reduced dimensions facilitate the titanic task of finding parking.
The D2S is available in two versions, City and Next. The first one is associated with basic motorization and, therefore, more affordable. The entry version of the Invicta Electric model has a 17 kWh battery and a 17 kW (23 hp) motor. It is capable of accelerating to a top speed of 105 km/h while the autonomy stands at 150 km.
As for the price, it is €22,205 without discounts. The offer that is currently available allows us to get a D2S for only €17,495.
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The autonomy of the 5 cheapest electric cars in Spain
* Autonomy corresponding to the WLTP cycle
** The price includes discounts and/or current promotions in the market
The models listed throughout this article are a small sample of the available offer. The Citroën ë-C4 and the Hyundai Kona are some of the other electric cars with a very interesting price that we can find in our territory.