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.
AutoBlog Green was among some of the media invited to GM’s Electrification Experience in Sausalito, CA this past week. Besides press releases and info about GM’s electrification plans in general, the press was also given some seat time behind the wheel of a final prototype of the 2013 Chevy Spark EV. Here’s what AutoBlog Green… Continue reading Chevy Spark EV – more details from GM with photos
General Motors will have up to 500,000 vehicles on the road with some form of electrification by 2017 – that’s the word from GM’s top product development executive. Mary Barra also stated that the electric vehicles will focus on plug-in technology. “The plug-in offers a unique opportunity to change the way people commute,” Barra says.… Continue reading GM Plans 500,000 electric vehicles by 2017, denies Spark EV is a compliance EV
Over a year ago General Motors told of an all-electric version of the Chevy Spark that would be headed to US dealers some time in 2014. GM has confirmed the Spark EV will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this month. There are no details on the mini little electric vehicle. GM has… Continue reading Chevy Spark EV production ready version to debut in LA
GM Korea has announced it will start making and selling the Spark Electric Vehicle in early 2013. GM says it is investing more than $900 million annually to further the development of electric drive vehicles. Part of GM’s plan is to eventually export the Spark EV to the US, though few details have been disclosed.… Continue reading Chevy Spark EV will sell in South Korea in 2013, US later
Chevrolet has been testing a group of Chevy Spark EVs on the roads of California – and they’re easy to spot. With large black dots on the front and rear of the cars, and large QR codes on the door panels, the Chevy Spark EV vehicles are being used to test the electric driving experience… Continue reading Chevy Spark EV testing in California
After first being promised for the US in 2011 (almost 4 years ago), the Chevy Spark is now coming to the US in late 2012 as a 2013 model. A year later, the Chevy Spark EV comes rolling silently to a dealership near you as a 2014 model. The 2014 Chevy Spark EV is being… Continue reading Chevy Spark EV planned for 2014
