We haven't driven the new Spring yet but it should feel at home in town with its tight turning circle and compact size making it easily manoeuvrable. The high ground clearance will also come in handy when you head out of the city or have to navigate potholes and speed bumps.
While there's only one battery on offer, there are two different electric motors both powering the front wheels, a 65 horsepower motor and a second which produces a rather modest 45 horsepower. The most powerful version delivers pretty sprightly performance with 0-62mph taking less than 14 seconds, not exactly speedy by modern electric car standards but plenty powerful enough for a small car like this.
As for the 45 horsepower version, well that takes a rather pedestrian 19.1 seconds to get to 62mph. But if you’re looking for a small electric car to mainly use around town then its leisurely pace shouldn't be an issue for you.