2016 CHEVROLET SPARK EV
New for 2016:
 Available in Maryland (introduced interim 2015)
 Repositioned MSRP continues to provide customers with greater value
(introduced interim 2015)
2016 CHEVROLET SPARK EV: MOST EFFICIENT U.S. RETAIL ELECTRIC
VEHICLE TRAVELS TO THE EAST COAST
The 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV is a pure electric urban minicar designed for
fun, gas- and emissions-free driving, and easy ownership. After first being
sold only in California and Oregon, its range extended eastward and became
available in Maryland during 2015.
For 2016, the MSRP for the Spark EV 1LT continues at $25,995. Depending
on a buyer’s tax situation and residence, Spark EV could cost less than
$15,000 after full federal and state tax credits and retail incentives.
On top of that, compared to the average new gas-powered vehicle, Spark EV
can save owners an average of $83 per month in fuel costs, according to EPA
assessments based on 24 mpg highway for an average vehicle and 12 cents
per kWh of electricity (details at fueleconomy.gov). Kbb.com named the
2015 Spark EV its Best Plug-In Vehicle in its annual 5-Year Cost to Own
Awards.
Spark EV at a glance
Spark EV has been one of the most well received electric vehicles in the
industry; in fact, 90 percent of Spark EV owners trade in a non-GM
nameplate or add it to the existing household fleet.
When fully charged, its combined city/highway EPA-estimated range of 82
miles and EPA-estimated city/highway 119 MPGe fuel economy equivalent
make it the most efficient U.S. retail 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. Its GM-built motor and drive unit (in Baltimore, Md.)
deliver 327 lb-ft (444 Nm) of instant torque, for a 0-60 time of 7.2 seconds.
In 2014, Car and Driver magazine ranked Spark EV first in a comparison with
other electric vehicles, including the Nissan Leaf, Honda Fit EV and Ford
Focus EV. Spark EV recorded the only sub-eight-second time and was the
least expensive car in the test.
For congested streets and tight parking spaces, it is one of the most
maneuverable EVs, with a 12.2-foot overall length and a tight 33.8-foot
turning radius.
Three levels of recharging capability include the industry’s first use of the
SAE combo charger for DC fast charging, which charges 80 percent of the
battery in just 20 minutes. Unlike most competitors, Spark EV’s battery
system is capable of handling multiple compatible DC fast charges daily.
Charging also can be completed in less than seven hours using a dedicated
240V charger and about 20 hours using the standard 120 V charger.
Aero refinements, unique wheels and tires and active shutter system on the
grille opening help extend the Spark EV’s range. Storing that energy from the
charging process and the vehicle’s regenerative braking capability is a 19kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
The four-passenger, five-door Spark EV is generously equipped and available
in 1LT and 2LT trim levels. Highlights include:
 Standard Chevrolet MyLink provides a seven-inch-diagonal color
touch-screen that shows critical vehicle EV functions and connects with
the owner’s smartphone for infotainment
 Standard OnStar 4G LTE with available Wi-Fi hotspot (includes threemonth/3GB trial period)
 Standard remote start/cabin pre-conditioning, heated driver and front
passenger seats, push-button start
 Electro-hydraulic regenerative front brake system captures braking
energy – normally wasted in a conventional vehicle – and transfers it
to the battery system.
For 2016, Spark EV exterior colors include Electric Blue, Silver Ice, Black
Granite (extra charge), Summit White, Salsa (2LT only) and Lime (2LT only).
Designed for efficiency
Spark EV is designed to reduce drag and guide airflow around the vehicle.
Engineers made small yet important changes to improve aerodynamics and
range:
 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, these refinements help contribute to Spark EV’s 82 miles (130
km) of range and low 0.326 coefficient of drag.
Roomy, technology-filled interior
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 minicar segment.
Storage options include a center console bin, door pocket bottle holders, a
passenger instrument panel storage tray and four cup holders, two each in
the front and rear. Cloth seats are standard and leatherette-trimmed seats
are available.
The 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
 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
with the infotainment display, audio and climate controls, heated seat
controls, USB, power outlet, defogger button and StabiliTrak/traction control
on/off button. LED knobs improve visibility and access.
Customers can choose between two Spark EV interior colors – Electric Blue
and Dark Pewter.
Standard and available features
Spark EV 1LT is generously equipped and includes:
 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
 OnStar 4G LTE
 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).
Spark EV 2LT includes 1LT standard content plus heated leatherette driver
and front passenger seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Stay connected with MyLink, OnStar 4G LTE
MyLink is standard on Spark EV and lets owners view their EV performance
and personalize their infotainment delivery. The system consists of a seveninch 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, energy information screen and access to
screens that allow the driver to program charging preferences.
For infotainment, MyLink integrates the owner’s compatible smartphone and
stored media – via Bluetooth, plug-in outlet or USB – with the radio. Owners
enjoy simple, safe and personalized connectivity.
MyLink also includes Siri and Siri Eyes Free capability for customers with a
compatible iPhone running at least 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.
Additional connectivity comes from standard OnStar with 4G LTE and
available Wi-Fi hotspot (please see OnStar section for details).
Choice of driving modes
Spark EV’s electric drive unit produces 105 kW, 140 horsepower and 327 lb.ft. (444 Nm) of torque. Without a traditional transmission, power goes
directly to the wheels.
Owners can choose from two driving modes to meet their needs, using a
switch on the center console near the shift lever.
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Normal Mode – The default mode, it maximizes driving efficiency.
Sport Mode – Provides a sportier driving experience with more
responsive acceleration, but can reduce efficiency.
The heart of the Spark EV’s propulsion system is its electric drive unit. 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.
Encased in a strong, composite material case below the load floor over the
rear axle, Spark EV’s 19-kWh lithium-ion battery is designed to deliver value,
safety, quality, performance, durability and reliability. GM engineers have
completed more than one million miles and four million hours of validation on
Spark EV’s battery packs.
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 about 20 hours.
 AC 240V charging – This requires a dedicated 240V charging station
and reduces recharging time to less than seven hours.
 DC fast charging station – This optional feature 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 – and a full charge
in about 45 minutes. This can be used multiple times in a day.
The charge session automatically stops when battery charging is complete.
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 its structure is made
from high-strength steel that improves chassis stiffness, reduces noise,
vibration and harshness and improves driving dynamics. Power, electric rackand-pinion steering is standard.
The independent front suspension features MacPherson struts, coil springs
and direct-acting 19mm stabilizer bar. The rear suspension is a semiindependent compound crank (torsion beam) design that combines the
advantages of a conventional torsion beam axle with low weight and the
ability to be tuned.
The Spark EV’s brake system includes:
 Four-wheel ABS and traction control
 Standard electronic brake force distribution
 Brake assist
 Hill start assist
 Electric parking brake
 StabiliTrak stability 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
– and the lithium ion battery pack can accept the charge – 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.
Safety, security and peace of mind
Spark EV offers crash-avoidance technologies such as StabiliTrak and ABS,
and helps protect occupants in a crash with 10 standard air bags.
OnStar 4G LTE is standard. Three years of OnStar Guidance and five years of
OnStar Basic Plan services are standard. 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 standard 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.
An available built-in Wi-Fi hotspot provides a mobile hub for drivers and
passengers to stay connected. The hotspot is on whenever the vehicle is on,
and comes with a three-month/three-gigabyte data trial.
The OnStar Basic Plan’s RemoteLink Key Fob service lets owners remotely
start and lock/unlock a car (if properly equipped), and activate the horn and
lights from anywhere with a data connection. It also includes OnStar Vehicle
Diagnostics and Dealer Maintenance Notification, which sends a diagnostic
report to a preferred dealer to simplify service scheduling.
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands,
doing business in more than 115 countries and selling around 4.8 million cars and
trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature
engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety
features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet
models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.
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CONTACT:
Annalisa Bluhm
Chevrolet Communications
586-713-5907
annalisa.bluhm@chevrolet.com
2016 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:
Total voltage:
Total capacity:
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
capability:
Performance
Top speed (mph):
0-30 mph:
0-60 mph:
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, Fiat 500e, Nissan Leaf, Ford Focus EV, Honda
Fit EV
Changwon, Korea
Brownstown Twp., Mich.
Baltimore, Md.
rechargeable energy storage system comprising multiple linked
modules
139L / square-shaped
474 / 215
lithium-ion
liquid active thermal control
192 (p296s)
82 miles (EPA-estimated combined city/highway)
19 kWh
120 kW
400v
54 Ahr
eight years / 100,000 miles
electric, two-wheel, front-drive, coaxial
permanent magnetic drive motor
105 kW / 140 horsepower
327 / 444
3.87
about 20 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 seconds
7.2 seconds
Chassis / Suspension
Front:
Rear:
Chassis control:
Steering type:
Steering wheel turns, lock-tolock:
Turning radius, curb-to-curb (
ft. / m):
Steering ratio:
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:
Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm):
Overall length (in / mm):
Overall width (in / mm):
Height (in / mm):
Track width (in / mm):
Front overhang (in / mm):
Rear overhang (in / mm):
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
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)
93.5 / 2375
146.5 / 3720
64 / 1627
62.6 / 1590
55.5 / 1410 (front)
54.8 / 1391 (rear)
31.1 / 790
21.8 / 555
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):
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)
9.6 / 273 (rear seat up)
23.4 / 663 (rear seat folded)
86.3 / 2444
2866 / 1300
2.2 / 2.11
6.0 / 5.7
2.7 / 2.6
3.2L
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