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2014 Chevrolet Spark EV Photo Gallery

Christian Wardlaw
by Christian Wardlaw
April 22, 2014
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As electric vehicles go, the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV is sized and priced in alignment with what makes perfectly good sense to someone who cannot afford a Tesla Model S. This tiny commuter car starts at $27,495, but tax credits can reduce that cost to less than $20,000. Alternatively, lease one for under $200 per month with less than $1,000 down.

Aerodynamic tweaks give the Spark EV a slightly different appearance compared to a standard gasoline-fired Spark, most notably in the form of a bright, shiny grille insert up front. In California, High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane stickers are another sign that this diminutive Chevy rocks an electric drivetrain.

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Though it is based on the smallest and least expensive model in Chevrolet’s lineup, the Spark EV’s interior doesn’t look or feel cheap, for the most part. Sophisticated instrumentation and a standard MyLink infotainment system with a 7-inch touch screen provide an appropriately futuristic look.

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A Chevy Spark EV provides greater front seat comfort than you might expect, though the center armrest is mostly useless and the relentlessly plastic front door panels don’t provide a comfortable spot for elbows.

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Four adults can squeeze into the Spark EV, though taller rear seat occupants are not going to be very happy. Fortunately, they can simply wrap their legs around the soft front seatbacks for shorter trips.

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Chevrolet says the Spark EV supplies 9.6 cu.-ft. of cargo space behind the rear seat, though that’s measured to the ceiling. In terms of practical space, there’s not much more than a Miata. Fold the rear seats, and the cargo area grows to 23.4 cu.-ft., but the surface isn’t flat.

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The Spark EV is equipped with an electric motor that makes 140 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque. Maximum power output is available the moment the driver steps on the accelerator pedal, producing 60 mph in fewer than eight seconds. The EPA gives the Spark EV an efficiency rating of 119 MPGe in combined driving.

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Too new to have been rated for reliability, the Spark gets a quality rating of better than average by J.D. Power. Don’t worry too much about how long the Spark EV’s electric motor and battery pack will last, because Chevrolet provides an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty for the Spark EV’s powertrain.

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Significantly heavier than a standard Spark, the Spark EV has not been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). A standard Spark is the only car in its class to receive a “Top Safety Pick” rating from the IIHS.

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Every Spark EV is equipped with 10 airbags and three free years of OnStar service including Automatic Crash Response, Crisis Assist, and Emergency Services.

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Few options are offered for a Chevy Spark EV. Upgrading to the 2LT trim level adds leatherette seat coverings and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and Chevrolet offers an SAE combination charger for use with DC Fast Charger stations.

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