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2014 Chevrolet Spark EV Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Chevrolet brought the Spark back in 2013 as, on some fronts at least, an urban alternative. Fun, funky and functional, it appealed in particular, perhaps, to young city dwellers branching out from mass transportation and looking for something that fits in tight city parking spots, delivers good fuel mileage and will not bust the budget to purchase.
Now comes the next step, the 2014 Chevy Spark EV, which beats the gasoline Spark in several areas, but falls far short in one category that many place high on their priority list: cost.
How likely, some reviewers ask, are consumers to spend about $25,000—after incentives—for buying a vehicle with advanced technology that lowers emissions when they can get a gasoline-powered Spark with fewer limitations for not much more than half that price?
Other experts feel the 2014 Chevy Spark EV, which is due to hit the California market in the summer of 2013, is another of the forerunners in the field of electric vehicles. They trumpet its features and think it will find a place in an increasingly energy-conscious world.
For starters, the EV quickly ramps up the fun factor of the Spark when it comes to performance and pretty much leaves its gasoline-slurping brother in the dust.
Much as other electric cars do because electric motors get up to their top torque numbers immediately, the 2014 Chevy Spark EV offers serious punch off the line and gets from 0 to 60 in less than 8 seconds. Better yet, unlike some EVs, the Spark does not begin to back down once you’re up there and keeps pulling smoothly, reviewers say.
The Spark EV gets its punch from a 100-kilowatt motor good for 134 horsepower and an impressive 400 lb-ft of torque. The gasoline-powered Spark, in comparison, uses a 1.2-liter 4-cylinder engine at 84 hp and 83 lb-ft of torque.
Range numbers for the Spark EV, GM’s first battery electric car since the EV1 that was produced for a few years around the turn of the millennium, are expected to be among the best in the business, and the automaker is hoping the figure comes close to the 100-mile mark.
The company says the size of the lithium-ion battery pack in the Chevy Spark EV will be about 20 kilowatt hours or perhaps a tad more and top speed will be around 90 miles per hour.
The Spark EV will be able to use Level III, or 480-volt DC, charging stations, which will let it get an 80 percent charge in about 20 minutes. GM is working hand in hand with the manufacturers of chargers as well as government agencies to encourage the development of more charging stations accessible to the public.
Charging time for the 2014 Chevy Spark EV on a conventional 240-volt Level II charger is expected to be about 6 hours, and it will take the good portion of a day to charge the Spark on a 120-volt wall socket.
GM saved money on research and design for the Spark EV in part by borrowing ideas and features from the Chevy Volt, a plug-in hybrid.
Performance and its pick-me-up attributes aside, the gasoline-powered Spark and the Spark EV look and even drive quite similarly to each other. They offer a comfortable ride, reviewers say, and handle well. The EV carries a few more aerodynamic features than the gas version, and its colors are a little more subdued.
Among the differences between them are the EV’s standard leather seats, a Volt-style power button on the console and a switch between the seats that engages an electric parking brake. Another switch, near the shift lever, engages the Sport mode on the Spark EV.
The 2014 Chevy Spark EV comes with electronic stability control, hill start assist and standard airbags. OnStar and its automated crash response system are standard for the first three years.
Published May 31, 2022 by A. Lessels
User reviews for 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV
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by Anonymous
Oct 14, 2021
I myself discovered this problem is simple what should be fixed is the piece that is coupled together with the ignition cylinder whose name is ignition lock a piece with copper wires similar to a copper wire coi! Oct 14, 2021
by Anonymous
Sep 10, 2021
Low range, only fast charging is dc fast charging so limited fast charging stations. Take 7 hrs for full charge on reg charger. And wall charger takes over 24 hrs. So charging is very inefficient if you’re a busy Sep 10, 2021
by Anonymous
Sep 09, 2021
Extraordinary! 400lbs of torque, great handling and outstanding value.
Get one while you can. This marvel of engineering was only produced for 3 years. 2015 model has 360lbs of torque and has pretty much the same performance.Sep 09, 2021
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2014 Chevrolet Spark EV Pricing
Original MSRP
$26,685 to $27,010Price range
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 10.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: drivers seat · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: second row · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: in dash · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.17
Engine
Battery: 520 CCA · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 140 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 105 · Electric Motor Torque: 400 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 7 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 82
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: MyLink · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 2
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flip and fold · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.0 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 10.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: drivers seat · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: second row · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.17
Engine
Battery: 520 CCA · Electric Charge Cord: 120 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 140 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 105 · Electric Motor Torque: 400 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 7 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 82
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: MyLink · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 2
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flip and fold · Upholstery: leatherette
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.0 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: with washer