GM has been selling the Spark EV model through the Chevrolet brand for a few years now. It’s obviously a compliance car for the Californian market, offered in somewhat limited quantities, but it was also a stepping stone to the Chevy Bolt. With the launch of the Bolt fast approaching, it seems … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. A new ad-supported carsharing program was recently launched in Los Angeles, giving residents the option of “renting” a Chevy Spark EV for 2 hours for free, according to recent reports. As one should be able to surmise, the new program pays for itself via the advertising … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. 100% electric car sales were up 31% in the USA in April 2015 compared to April 2014, and sales from January through April were up 63% (with my estimate for Tesla Model S sales included). Overall, sales of all plug-in cars were up 9% in April, … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Those Canadians who have a soft spot for the Chevy Spark are in luck — the 2016 Spark electric vehicle (EV) will be sold in Canada (3 different provinces, to be exact), according to a recent press release. This news marks the first time that … [continued]
Google and General Motors will soon be teaming up for a ride-sharing pilot program which will utilize Chevrolet Spark EVs, according to recent reports. The program will be based around Google’s Mountain View, California, campus, and is — at least partly — intended to help General Motors (GM) develop strategies … [continued]
Originally posted on EV Obsession. I was decided I would finally perform and write up a cost comparison of the Chevy Spark EV and the Chevy Spark gas drinker. Notably, reviewers such as those at Consumer Reports have concluded that the Chevy Spark EV is a nicer car overall. But … [continued]
Can an electric vehicle be powerful, cheap, and fun to drive? The answer to all three questions is yes in the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV.
I took a test drive of Chevy’s all-electric mini car and let me say one thing – I was surprised by this EV.
This article was first published on EV Obsession. The Chevy Spark EV is a compact electric vehicle with some very unusual characteristics (in a good way). 1. The Chevy Spark EV can recharge in as little as 20 minutes using a special charging accessory. 2. The Chevy Spark EV generates 400 … [continued]
This article originally published on Gas2 by Christopher DeMorro With 400 ft-lbs of torque and zero emissions, the Chevy Spark EV is an electric car with some oomph behind it. Consumer Reports was so enamored with the Spark EV that they recommended the electric variant over the gas-powered version. The first commercial for … [continued]
This article originally published on Gas2 by Christopher DeMorro Since the demise of the EV1, General Motors has stayed away from pure electric cars. The Chevy Spark EV is its first attempt at a battery electric vehicle in about a decade, and once again GM has built an EV worth … [continued]
