2014 CHEVROLET SPARK EV
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Chevy’s first all-electric mini car and most efficient retail EV in the U.S.
EPA-estimated 82 miles (130 km) of driving range
EPA-estimated combined city/highway fuel economy equivalent of 119 MPGe;
saves $9,000 in fuel costs over five years compared to the average new vehicle
400 lb.-ft. (542 Nm) of instant torque, comparable to some high-performance
sports cars
Fun to drive, with 0-60 mph in less than eight seconds
HOV lane-eligible
Regenerative braking capability
First EV to offer available SAE combo charger for DC fast charging (80 percent
of charge in 20 minutes)
Technologies including MyLink radio with seven-inch color touch-screen display,
BringGo in-dash navigation (requires app purchase), Pandora, Stitcher and
TuneIn global radio, Bluetooth, and iPhone functionality with Siri Personal
Assistant
Goes on sale in summer 2013 in California and Oregon, later in Canada, Europe
and South Korea
2014 CHEVROLET SPARK EV: ZERO GAS – 100-PERCENT PURE ELECTRIC FUN
The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV is a pure electric urban mini-car designed for fun driving
and easy ownership. It uses no gasoline, yet its GM-built motor and drive unit deliver
400 lb.-ft. (542 Nm) of instant torque, a top speed of 90 mph and a 0-60 time of less than
eight seconds.
Storing that energy from the charging process and the vehicle’s regenerative braking
capability is a 21-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. When fully charged, Spark EV features a
combined city/highway EPA-estimated range of 82 miles and an EPA-estimated
city/highway 119 MPGe fuel economy equivalent, making it the most efficient U.S. retail
electric vehicle on the market.
For city dwellers whose transportation needs can be met with an all-electric vehicle,
Spark EV builds on Chevrolet’s proven electric motor and battery development programs
for the Chevrolet Volt and its full-size truck and SUV hybrid programs.
Three available levels of recharging capability include the industry’s first use of the
recently approved SAE combo charger for DC fast charging, which charges 80 percent
of the battery in just 20 minutes. Aero refinements, unique wheels and tires and active
shutter system on the grille opening help extend the Spark EV’s range.
Inside, the standard Chevrolet MyLink Infotainment system provides a seven-inch color
touch-screen that shows critical vehicle EV functions and connects with owners’
smartphones for infotainment that includes apps for Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn global
internet radio and BringGo full-function navigation (requires smartphone app purchase).
For those with compatible iPhones, the system brings the Siri Personal Assistant into the
car.
Other standard technologies, such as remote start/cabin pre-conditioning, heated driver
and front passenger seats, push-button start and OnStar are practically unheard of in the
mini-car segment.
“The Chevrolet Spark EV is a great city car that blends technology, functionality and
style in an unexpected package,” said Cristi Landy, director of Chevrolet small and
electrified vehicle marketing. “We built on the success of the Volt and the gasolinepowered Spark to offer an affordable, fun and efficient mini car our customers will love to
drive.”
GM engineers have completed more than one million miles and four million hours of
validation on the battery packs in the Spark EV. Comprehensive warranty coverage
includes a three-year/36,000-mile warranty, eight-year/100,000-mile drive battery
warranty, five-year/100,000-mile transferrable powertrain warranty that includes
emergency roadside assistance and courtesy transportation, and a six-year/100,000mile rust-through warranty.
The four-passenger, five-door Spark EV is generously equipped and available in 1LT
and 2LT trim levels.
Designed with efficiency in mind
At a glance, Spark EV looks like its gasoline-powered counterpart, but engineers made
small yet important changes to the Spark EV exterior for aerodynamic, range-extending
improvements. They include:
 Unique chrome upper two-tier grille is closed to reduce airflow
 Electric charge portal over the driver’s side front wheel well
 Underbody panels, tire air deflectors and aero-optimized exterior mirrors
 Unique 15-inch aluminum wheels and low rolling resistance tires
 Active shutter system controls airflow through the lower intake opening
 Rocker system is lower and wider to increase tire coverage for improved
aerodynamics
 Rear diffusers optimize airflow under the vehicle
 Unique roof-extending rear spoiler.
Combined, all of these refinements help contribute to Spark EV’s 82 miles (130 km) of
range and its impressive 0.326 coefficient of drag.
Spark EV colors include Electric Blue, Silver Ice, Black Granite, Summit White and
Titanium.
Roomy, technology-filled interior
Designers focused on creating an environment that is harmonious, uninterrupted, flowing
and inviting to the senses. With 86.3 cu. ft. (2,444 L) of passenger volume and 9.6 cu. ft.
(272 L) of cargo volume, Spark EV is one of the largest vehicles in the segment.
Storage options include a center console bin, door pocket bottle holders, a passenger IP
storage tray and four cup holders, two each in the front and rear. Cloth seats are
standard and leatherette-trimmed seats are available.
The dramatic, customizable instrument cluster/Driver Information Center helps drivers
get the most out of their EV experience. The cluster includes:
 Seven-inch full-color LCD display screen that provides digital and graphic
feedback
 Efficiency gauge for the propulsion battery power
 Digital speedometer
 Confidence gauge for remaining EV range shows real-time expected driving
range based on driving style and other conditions
 Trip computer.
The integrated center stack adds a second seven-inch, full-color touch-screen that
includes the infotainment display, audio and climate controls, heated seat controls, USB,
power outlet, defogger button and StabiliTrak/traction control on/off button. All knobs
feature LED lighting for improved visibility and access.
In the center console, an open storage area near the USB port provides a convenient
location for a cell phone or portable music player. The Sport driving mode switch is
located in front of the shift lever.
Two Spark EV interior colors – Electric Blue and Dark Pewter – are available with all five
exterior colors.
Standard and available features
Spark 1LT is generously equipped and includes these and other standard features:
 120V onboard charger
 240V charging capability
 Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and regenerative braking
 Six speakers
 Fifteen-inch aluminum wheels
 Ten standard air bags
 Air conditioning
 Bluetooth capability
 Center stack-mounted seven-inch color touch-screen display
 Chevrolet MyLink, USB port, auxiliary input jack
 Chrome liftgate handle
 Seven-inch color Driver Information Center display
 Cruise control
 Electric parking brake
 Heated driver and front passenger cloth seats
 Power locks and windows
 Remote keyless entry
 Remote start/passenger compartment pre-conditioning
 Steering wheel-mounted controls
 SiriusXM Satellite Radio (three-month trial period)
Spark 2LT includes 1LT standard content plus heated leatherette driver and front
passenger seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Available on both models is the SAE combo charger for DC fast charging. It recharges
the battery to 80-percent capacity in 20 minutes.
Chevrolet MyLink connectivity gets personal
MyLink is standard on all Spark EV models, and was designed to provide Spark EV
customers with the ability to view their EV performance and personalize their
infotainment delivery.
MyLink for Spark EV consists of a seven-inch diagonal touch screen, AM/FM/SiriusXM
Satellite Radio (with three months of service) stereo with seek-and-scan, digital clock,
Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones, voice recognition for compatible
smartphones and six speakers.
EV-related information is accessed through a menu icon and includes an animated
power-flow graphic, an energy information screen and access to screens that allow the
driver to program charging preferences.
For infotainment, MyLink operates by integrating the owner’s compatible smartphone
and stored media – via Bluetooth, plug-in outlet or USB – with the radio. That lets
owners enjoy simple, safe and personalized connectivity while their smartphone is
stowed. It also makes it easy to accommodate new apps.
MyLink is simple to use: The owner selects from menu options on the touch screen:
Audio, Pictures & Movies, Telephone, Smartphone Link and Settings. Each menu
selection takes the user though a list of easy-to-select functions.
MyLink also includes compatibility with Siri for customers with a compatible iPhone
running iOS6, as well as apps for BringGo in-dash navigation (requires smartphone app
purchase) and TuneIn, which provides access to 70,000 global radio stations, Pandora
and Stitcher Smart Radio.
In MyLink-equipped Spark EVs, owners can use Siri in Eyes Free mode to:
 Make voice-activated, hands-free calls to Contacts on their iPhone
 Play songs in the iTunes library, and even switch music sources automatically
from AM/FM/XM radio to iPod mode
 Listen to, and compose and send an iMessage or text message to a phone
number or anyone in saved Contacts
 Access Calendar and add appointments
 Minimize distraction even more by keeping the screen of the iPhone from lighting
up, even when Siri answers simple questions such as game scores or the dates
of national holidays
 While in Eyes Free mode, Siri will not provide answers to complex questions that
require displaying a web page.
The available BringGo app provides full-function, in-dash navigation via MyLink, as well
as live traffic updates, for less than $60. It also includes:
 Emergency information such as police, fire and the nearest hospital
 Thousands of points of interest
 Local Search via Google
 Where am I? locator
 Live traffic functionality provides crash reports and lane closures, and with
alternative routes
 3-D maps
 Ability to store native maps to the customer’s smartphone, giving them access to
locations and turn-by-turn directions even when phone signal quality is poor.
Many GPS-enabled apps do not do this
 Available for download on iTunes or Googleplay for compatible smartphones.
The TuneIn app connects Spark EV customers to live local, international and Internet
radio. Users can search for programming by location, genre, sports team name, station
type or call sign.
Power, performance and recharging
Spark EV is powered by an advanced electric motor and battery system that give it a top
speed of 90 mph and an EPA-estimated 82 miles of driving range, all the while achieving
an EPA-estimated 119 combined city/highway MPGe fuel economy equivalent. All Spark
EV models also feature a smooth, single-speed automatic transmission.
Spark EV owners can choose from two driving modes to meet their needs using a switch
on the center console near the shift lever.
 Normal Mode – The default mode, it maximizes driving efficiency.
 Sport Mode – Provides a sportier driving experience with more responsive
acceleration, but can reduce efficiency.
Chevrolet engineers used their experience on the Volt and two-mode hybrids (Silverado
and Tahoe) to design the Spark EV system. More than 75 percent of the propulsion
components on the Spark EV are from these programs.
The heart of the Spark EV’s propulsion system is its electric drive unit, manufactured by
GM at its White Marsh, Md. facility. It is the first time a major U.S. auto manufacturer has
designed and built both a complete electric motor and drive unit for a modern EV in the
U.S.
Spark EV’s electric drive unit produces 105 kW and 140 horsepower, and 400 lb.-ft. (542
Nm) of torque, for more acceleration power than some high-end sports cars.
Encased in a strong composite material case and positioned below the load floor over
the rear axle, the Spark EV’s 21-kWh lithium-ion battery is designed to deliver value,
safety, quality, performance, durability and reliability.
A liquid thermal management system cools and heats the battery for a long life, and it is
backed by an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty.
Owners can choose three levels of recharging for the Spark EV:
 AC 120V charging – A 120V onboard charger and charge cord are standard.
Plug in the cord into a conventional household outlet and the Spark EV is fully
charged in less than 17 hours.
 AC 240V charging – This requires a dedicated 240V charging station and
reduces recharging time to less than seven hours.
 DC fast charging – Later in the model year, buyers may select this optional
feature that permits the car to be charged using an SAE combo DC fast charger,
which charges the battery to 80 percent of its capacity in 20 minutes. The system
also includes a remote stop charge feature that halts DC charging with the push
of a button on a remote key fob.
Spark EV ride and handling
Spark EV derives much of its confident road feel and driving comfort from its stiff body
frame integral construction. Sixty percent of Spark EV’s structure is made from highstrength steel that improves chassis stiffness, reduces noise, vibration and harshness
and improves driving dynamics.
The independent front suspension features MacPherson struts, coil springs and directacting 19mm stabilizer bar. The rear suspension is a semi-independent compound crank
(torsion beam) design that combines the advantages of a conventional torsion beam
axle with low weight and the ability to be tuned.
All Spark EVs have power, electric rack-and-pinion steering. Its tight, 33.8-foot (10.3 M)
curb-to-curb turning circle enables excellent handling and maneuverability for tight city
spaces.
The Spark EV’s brake system includes:
 Four-wheel ABS
 Standard electronic brakeforce distribution
 Brake assist
 Hill Start Assist
 Electric parking brake
 StabiliTrak stability control
 Traction control.
The front brakes include an electro-hydraulic regenerative brake system that captures
braking energy – normally wasted in a conventional vehicle – and transfers it to the
battery system. From the vehicle’s top speed of 90 mph to approximately 10 mph, and
as long as the deceleration does not exceed .3g, regenerative braking is used 100
percent of the time to slow the vehicle.
Hill Start Assist helps prevent drivers from rolling when restarting from a stopped
position on a hill. It allows drivers to take their foot off the brake long enough to use the
accelerator and move forward.
Spark safety, security and crash-avoidance features
Designed with occupant safety in mind, Spark EV offers crash-avoidance technologies
such as StabiliTrak and ABS, and helps protect occupants in the event of a crash with
10 standard air bags, including both driver and passenger front knee air bags, to reduce
the risk of lower extremity injuries in frontal crashes.
Dual-stage frontal air bags, seat-mounted side air bags and side curtain air bags that
extend over the front and rear seating rows are also standard. Other safety and security
technologies include:
 Rollover sensing system
 Three-point safety belts in all four seating positions
 Seat belt pretensioners in the front driver and passenger seats
 LATCH child seat attachment system
 Adjustable head restraints
 Collapsible steering column
 Remote keyless entry
 Anti-theft technology
 Engine immobilizer
 OnStar safety and security system.
OnStar details
Three years of OnStar Directions and Connections service is standard on Spark EV.
OnStar is the global leading provider of connected safety, security and mobility solutions
and advanced information technology.
OnStar’s RemoteLink Mobile App allows smartphone users to control vehicle functions,
access vehicle information and send directions directly to the vehicle.
Subscribers who opt into the FamilyLink service can stay connected to loved ones by
checking the location of their vehicle online or by signing up for vehicle location alerts.
OnStar services unique to Spark EV include:
 Way Point Navigation – Lets Spark EV owners plan trips using OnStar’s Turn
by Turn Navigation, which finds charging stations along the way and
recommends when to charge based on how long it takes to reach the desired
destination.
 Plug-in Reminder and Low Temperature Alert– Reminds drivers via the
OnStar RemoteLink app if they forget to plug in the vehicle, and alerts the driver
that the vehicle needs to be plugged in during extremely low temperatures.
More information about OnStar can be found at www.onstar.com.
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Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance,
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2014 CHEVROLET SPARK EV SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
Model:
Body style / driveline:
Construction:
EPA vehicle class:
Key competitors:
Manufacturing location:
Battery manufacturing location:
Motor and drive unit
manufacturing location:
Battery system
Type:
Volume/case:
Mass (lb / kg):
Battery chemistry:
Thermal system:
Cells:
Electric driving range:
Energy:
Battery power:
Warranty:
Electric drive
Type:
Motor:
Power:
Torque: (lb-ft / Nm):
Final drive ratio (:1):
Charging times
120 V:
240 V:
SAE Combo DC Fast Charge:
Performance
Top speed (mph):
0-30 mph:
0-60 mph:
Chassis /Suspension
Front:
Rear:
Chassis control:
Steering type:
Steering wheel turns, lock-tolock:
Turning radius, curb-to-curb (
ft. / m):
Steering ratio:
Chevrolet Spark EV
front-wheel-drive, four-passenger, five-door all-electric hatchback
body frame integral structure with 60 percent high-strength steel
Mini-car
Mitsubishi MiEV, Hyundai i10 / City Car, VW E-Up!,
Nissan Leaf, Ford Focus EV, Honda Fit EV
Changwon, Korea
A123, Livonia, Mich., USA
Baltimore, Md.
rechargeable energy storage system comprising multiple linked
modules
133L / square-shaped
560 / 254
lithium-ion
liquid active thermal control
336
82 miles (EPA-estimated combined city/highway)
21 kWh
120 kW
eight years / 100,000 miles
electric, two-wheel, front-drive, coaxial
permanent magnetic drive motor
105 kW / 140 horsepower
400 / 542
3.17
less than 17 hours (std., actual charge times may vary)
less than 7 hours (std. charging capability but requires dedicated
240 V charging station; actual charge times may vary)
80% charge in about 20 minutes with Remote Stop Charge
feature (opt on 1LT, 2LT)
90
3.2 seconds
less than 8 seconds
independent MacPherson struts with side-loaded strut modules,
specially tuned coil springs (22 N/mm) and direct-acting solid
stabilizer bar
specially adapted compound crank (torsion beam) design with
double-wall, U-shaped rear profile; and specially tuned coil
springs (39 N/mm)
StabiliTrak, four-channel ABS and all-speed traction control
rack-mounted electric power steering
2.8
33.8 / 10.3
16.0
Brakes
Type:
Brake rotor diameter front
(mm / in):
Brake rotor diameter rear (mm
/ in):
Total swept area (cu cm):
Wheels / Tires
Wheel size and type:
Tires:
power-assisted four-wheel disc with ABS; electro-hydraulic; fully
regenerative to maximize energy capture; dynamic rear brake
proportioning
256 / 10.1; vented, single-piston
258 / 10.1; solid, single-piston
front: 1187.4
rear: 949.4
15 x 6-inch machined-face aluminum (front)
15 x 6.5-inch machined-face aluminum (rear)
P185/55R15 Bridgestone low rolling resistance all-season
blackwall (front)
P195/55R15 Bridgestone low rolling resistance all-season
blackwall (rear)
Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm):
Overall length (in / mm):
Overall width (in / mm):
Track width front (in / mm):
Track width rear (in / mm):
Height (in / mm):
Front overhang (in / mm):
Rear overhang (in / mm):
Interior
Seating capacity (front / rear):
Headroom (in. / mm):
Shoulder room (in / mm):
Hip room (in / mm):
Legroom (in / mm):
Cargo volume (cu ft / L):
Passenger volume (cu ft / L):
Capacities
Curb weight (lb / kg);
Generator cooling (qt / L):
Battery pack cooling (qt / L):
Power electronics cooling (qt /
L):
Drive unit fluid (qt / L):
93.5 / 2375
146.5 / 3720
64 / 1627
55.5 / 1410
54.8 / 1391
62.6 / 1590
31.1 / 790
21.8 / 555
2/2
39.4 / 1000 (front)
37.3 / 948 (rear)
50.7 / 1288 (front)
49.7 / 1263 (rear)
48.0 / 1218 (front)
47.5 / 1206 (rear)
42.0 / 1067 (front)
35.2 / 893 (rear)
rear seat up: 9.6 / 273
rear seat folded: 23.4 / 663
86.3 / 2444
2967 / 1346
2.2 / 2.11
6.0 / 5.7
2.7 / 2.6
3.2L
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