2014 Chevrolet Spark EV Raises the Bar

General Motors have built their own oil-cooled permanent-magnet electric motor for this spark at a plant in Baltimore.  They promise this motor will appear in another product that is in the pipeline and as of yet, unnamed.

One day this could be remembered as the small-block of the electric segment.  It has 105 KW (140 horsepower with 400 lb-ft of torque.  Once you drive it, there is no doubt this motor has definite muscle.  Car and Driver estimates the Spark EV can reach 60 mph in less than 8 seconds.  This is 3 seconds faster than the gas model.

There will be a DC fast charge option. This adder can charge the battery to 100% in 20 minutes.  With the standard plug it will take 7 to 20 hours depending on whether you are charging it at 240 or 110 volts.  The car boasts a range of 82 miles.

The Spark EV has a 21-kWh lithium-ion battery pack.  The vehicle with the closest comparison is the Honda Fit EV however the Spark EV has enough additional power to shave a second off of Honda’s 0 – 60 time.  Normally electric cars are very dull and boring, however the Spark EV is the most intriguing and interesting we have seen.  

The Spark EV has been rated at 119 mpg by the EPA in combined driving.  The seven inch data screen lets the driver know how many miles he has left as well as the battery capacity.  There are three distinct heating and cooling systems to manage the climate for the high voltage electronics, battery and cabin.

This is one will change the game.  Come see why today at Huffines Chevrolet Plano 1001 Coit Rd Plano, TX or give us a call at 972-867-4000 today!