The Chevy Spark EV is GM’s first all electric vehicle since the EV-1 was discontinued. Set to go on sale in early 2013, it will first be available in South Korea, followed by select markets including Oregon and California.
The Chevy Spark EV is only available in Oregon, California, and sometime later this summer, Maryland. If you live in one of those 3 states, however, Chevrolet has welcome news – the price of the base model 2015 Spark EV LT is now $25,995. Lease options are being advertised as low as $139 per month… Continue reading Chevrolet Spark EV gets price lowered $1,650
Apparently all Chevy Spark Electric Vehicles built in between January 17th, 2012 and July 29, 2014 are prone to having the secondary hood latch corrode. The corrosion could cause the striker to get stuck out of position, which increases the chance of the hood flipping up in front of the windshield while driving. Sounds like… Continue reading Chevy Spark recall for hood latch corrosion
There’s been some back and forth, so take this news with a chance it could be changed in the future. Chevrolet Canada has announced the Chevy Spark EV will be available for public sale, not just fleet sales, starting with the 2015 model year. Robert Pagé, Communications Manager at GM Canada, has confirmed, and re-confirmed… Continue reading Chevy Spark on again in Canada
The Chevrolet Spark EV has been selling right around 100 vehicles each month, and although that isn’t very many, GM says that people are very excited about the car. GM says it is still ramping up distribution of the Spark EV “so some of that (low inventory/sales) is due to getting the product to the… Continue reading Chevy Spark EV DC fast charging priced, distribution ramping up etc
Starting on June 19th with the first Chevrolet Spark electric vehicle sold, the automaker managed 27 sales before the end of the month. GM shipped about 75 units to dealers before the end of the month, so 27 sales is quite high. Compared to the Smart Electric Drive, which sold 60 in its debut month… Continue reading 27 Chevy Spark EV sales in first month
Recently, Edmunds took the Fiat 500e for a test drive, and they liked it. Starting with the bad, their main concern was the cargo and passenger space the battery pack took up. They were also disappointed that Fiat will only be selling the 500e in California, initially at least. Edmunds wasimpressed with the wide array… Continue reading Fiat 500e reviewed by Edmunds
Back in March, Chevy reps said the Spark EV would be on sale by July if everything went according to plan. Here we are, 2 weeks to July, and Chevy has shipped 2014 Spark EVs to at least 2 dealerships in California. That means shipments are on there way to other dealerships, and likely to… Continue reading 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV now available at some dealerships
Chevrolet announced pricing for the Chevy Spark EV today. The new 2013 Spark EV 1lt has an MSRP of $27,495 before tax incentives. After the full $7500 federal tax credit, the total price is $19,995 which includes the $810 destination freight charge. The pricing announcement puts the Chevy Spark EV almost $1000 cheaper than the… Continue reading Chevy Spark EV as low as $19,995 after incentives
In our article discussing some of the confusing information surrounding the upcoming 2014 Chevy Spark EV, we discussed how the 400lb-ft of torque isn’t the motor rating, but the final torque after gear multiplication is factored in. InsideEVs had a lively discussion going and it attracted the attention of GM’s General Director for Electric Drives… Continue reading Spark EV 400lb-ft torque confirmed
The Chevrolet Spark EV is getting closer to launch, and the closer we get, the more details GM is releasing. However, there have been some conflicting reports and misleading information that’s been reported. Thanks to our friends at Inside EVs, they took the time to set the record straight. For example, one spec on the… Continue reading Chevy Spark EV launch delayed and other confusion
The EPA has released the official figures for the upcoming 2014 Chevy Spark EV, and impressive they are. The EPA has rated the Spark EV’s electric range at 82 miles, and an overall combined efficiency of 119 MPGe. Full EPA specs are: 82 miles electric range 128 MPGe city 109 MPGe highway 119 MPGe combined… Continue reading Chevy Spark EV rated at 82 miles, 119 MPGe
According to GM CEO Dan Akerson, the company is already working on a next generation electric vehicle, and unlike the Chevy Spark EV, this one will be built on a dedicated EV platform. Akerson said: “We’re actually developing a car today which is really anathema to the way the auto industry works: We’re running a… Continue reading GM working on dedicated electric vehicle
Originally, the Chevy Spark EV was not expected to go on sale in the US until August or September of this year (2013). After inquiring with Chevy communications rep Annalisa Bluhm, she confirmed that Chevrolet had a meeting with California dealers to “gauge interest”. In response to InsideEVs, General Motors is indeed shipping the Spark… Continue reading Chevy Spark EV will go on sale in the US in July
Recently, at the Geneva Motor Show, Chevrolet and Cadillac Europe President Susan Docherty introduced the Spark EV to Europe. The Spark EV will be somewhat limited in its initial roll-out, but first deliveries are expected about a year from now. In the first quarter of 2014, Chevy plans to get the Spark EV into select… Continue reading Chevy Spark EV set for 2014 in Europe
The Chevy Spark EV is currently entering production in South Korea, and will go on sale their shortly. The US and Canada are also confirmed to receive the Spark electric vehicle, as well as selected markets throughout Europe. However, InsideEVs found out some interesting information at the Canadian International Auto Show this week. According to… Continue reading Chevrolet Spark EV coming to Canada as fleet only for now
Chevrolet Europe announced yesterday that Europe would get to see the Chevy Spark EV for the first time at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. Susan Docherty, President and Managing Director of Chevrolet and Cadillac Europe says “The Spark EV is a fun-to-drive zero-emission city car with intelligent connectivity. We believe it will resonate particularly well… Continue reading Chevy Spark EV will be sold in Europe too
Initially considered to be a compliance car, the Chevy Spark EV seems to be anything but. Chevrolet has gone to great lengths to make the Spark work as an EV. By improving the aerodynamics significantly, Chevy was able to add 2 miles to the Spark EV’s range. Inside, the Chevy Spark EV is much like… Continue reading Chevy Spark EV introduced at LA Auto Show
Introduced ahead of the Los Angeles International Auto Show, the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV will be priced under $25,000 with tax incentives. The Spark EV builds on the proven electric motor and battery development programs used in the Chevrolet Volt. This puts it more expensive than the $21,625 for a Mitsubishi i and close to… Continue reading Chevy Spark EV priced under $25,000 after tax incentives
