Chevrolet Spark EV 2016

Starting price: $25,120

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

Chevrolet Spark EV 2016 makes the most sense as a FWD electric hatchback built around compact daily use rather than frequent highway travel. For ownership planning, the key range numbers are not only 82 mi official, but also about 71 mi mixed and 52 mi in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 6 h 10 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 23 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 4 seats, 9.6 cu ft cargo and 8 years / 100,000 miles battery warranty. The main caveat is that road-trip charging is slower than newer long-range EVs. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is mostly complete.

Best fit
City drivingShort commuteHome charging

Main caveatRoad-trip charging is slower than newer long-range EVs.

Range reality

Official EPA range
82 mi
BEVDB mixed estimate
71 mi
Cold highway estimate
52 mi
Official vs BEVDB gap
-11 mi / -13%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 6 h 10 min
Fast charging
10-80% 23 min (est.)
10-80% range added
50 mi Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
4
Cargo
9.6 cu ft
Battery warranty
8 years / 100,000 miles

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Mostly complete
Estimate basis
EPA data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
Safety rating, Roof load
City - Mild Weather89 miles
City - Cold Weather62 miles
Highway - Mild Weather66 miles
Highway - Cold Weather52 miles

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from EPA data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

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Nominal Capacity18.4 kWh
Usable Capacity17.9 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
ArchitectureNo Data
Warranty Period8 years
Warranty Mileage100000 miles
Cathode MaterialNickel-rich NMC

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeJ1772J1772 icon
Port LocationFront Left
Charge Power3.3 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)6 h 10 min
Charge Speed (mild)10 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)10 miles/hour

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 1CCS Combo 1 icon
Port LocationNo Data
Charge Power (max)50 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)32 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)23 min
Charge Speed (mild)90 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)60 miles/hour
Autocharge SupportedNo Data

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedNo Data
Supported ProtocolNo Data

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleNo Data
Automatically using NavigationNo Data
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~6h 10m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Level 1 · 120V / 12A1.4 kW14h 30m3 mi/h—
Level 1 · 120V / 16A1.9 kW10h 40m4 mi/h—
Level 2 · 240V / 32A3.3 kW6h 10m8 mi/hLimited by vehicle
Level 2 · 240V / 40A3.3 kW6h 10m8 mi/hLimited by vehicle
Level 2 · 240V / 48A3.3 kW6h 10m8 mi/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~23 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
DC 50+ kWCCS connector32 kW avg.23 min85 mi/hVehicle-limited above 50 kW

Fast-charging times may use BEVDB estimates when measured 10–80% data is unavailable. Lower-power charger scenarios are estimated from the vehicle's 10–80% charging profile.

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Acceleration7.2 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed90 mph
Total Power140 hp
Total Torque326.7 lb-ft
EPA Consumption28 kWh/100 mi
DriveFWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo Data
Max. Output PowerNo Data
Exterior Outlet(s)No Data
Interior Outlet(s)No Data

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo Data
Max. Output PowerNo Data
V2H via DC SupportedNo Data
Max. Output PowerNo Data

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo Data
Max. Output PowerNo Data
V2G via DC SupportedNo Data
Max. Output PowerNo Data
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)71.5 miles
Combined Energy Use (estimate)25 kWh/100 mi

BEVDB estimates use EPA-rated (or derived) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

EPA

EPA Range82 mi
MPGe City128 MPGe
MPGe Highway109 MPGe
MPGe Combined119 MPGe
Energy Use28 kWh/100 mi

Source: EPA

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Side crash:No Data
Front crash:No Data
Rollover resistance:No Data
Safety rating:No Data
Rating year:2016

Source: NHTSA

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Length146.5 in
Width64 in
Width with MirrorsNo Data
Height62.6 in
Wheelbase93.5 in
WeightNo Data
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)No Data
Max. Payload851 lbs
Cargo Volume9.6 ft³
Cargo Volume MaxNo Data
Cargo Volume FrunkNo Data
Roof LoadNo Data
Tow Hitch PossibleNo Data
Towing Weight UnbrakedNo Data
Towing Weight BrakedNo Data
Vertical Load MaxNo Data
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price$25,120
Seats4
LATCHNo Data
Turning CircleNo Data
PlatformNo Data
EV Dedicated PlatformNo Data
Car BodyHatchback
Roof RailsNo Data
Heat PumpNo Data
HP Standard EquipmentNo Data

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.