The Chevrolet Spark EV has made its debut ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show, which begins today. The five-door urban mini electric car will enter the market sometime in the middle of 2013, and will be priced under US$25,000 – with tax incentives – in the US.
The Spark EV is powered by a GM-designed, US-built coaxial drive unit and electric motor. Together, the system delivers 130 hp (110 kW) and 542 Nm of torque (you’re seeing that right – it’s 400 lb ft of twist). The promise is a 0-100 km/h time of less than eight seconds.
The company doesn’t state how far the Spark EV goes on a single charge, but says that the car is expected to have among the best EV range in its segment. Juice is courtesy of a 20 kWh lithium-ion battery pack with a volume of 133 litres, comprising 336 prismatic cells. The 254 kg pack will be covered by an eight-year or 100,000 miles warranty.
The car will be the first EV to offer SAE Combo DC Fast Charge capability, enabling the battery to reach 80% capacity in just 20 minutes. A common on-board charging receptacle accommodates all three charging platforms – DC Fast Charge, AC 240V and AC 120V. On 240V, the charge time is under seven hours.
Inside, the cabin trim features a combination of bright accents in Electric Blue and chrome, and kit includes two seven-inch high-resolution LCD screens, which display key vehicle functions and infotaiment.
As for infotainment, a Chevrolet MyLink radio comes standard, and brings smartphone-based infotainment – including apps for BringGo full-function navigation, TuneIn global internet radio, Pandora and Stitcher – into the vehicle. Apple’s Siri will ride shotgun, for those with iPhone 4S on.
When it arrives, the Spark EV will go on sale not just in the US – in California and Oregon – but also in Canada and South Korea, as well as selected global markets.
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impressive output..but looks to feminine.
impressive output..but looks too feminine.
Pretty cute.
One of the best looking hatch is the pre-facelift Getz. Can it be made the same shape and look but with body size equivalent to X6?
This one also no need to launch in Malaysia. Sure got no buyer. Second hand value like ceebai
sure got big diameter driveshaft for 542nm torque
Why dont they state the range? scared of lawsuit i guess…
Now compare this with the system proton wants to sell under their crony frazer nash. which one will sell better???