Chevrolet Spark EV 2016 - Full review, 0-60, interior, exterior and test!
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- Car Question: Chevrolet Spark EV 2016 - Full review, 0-60, interior, exterior and test!
Are EV cars the future? Is it possible to go to work without worrying about the car autonomy? How much does it cost?
What is the autonomy? Here are some of the few questions peoples asked us while testing the Chevrolet Spark EV 2016!
New in Canada for 2016, the Chevrolet Spark might seduce a lot of buyers who are looking for a subcompact completely electrical!
Powerful, but not a lot of space, will she please Math?
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Lol fart 8:58
hell yeah no shame lol
wetfart
Yo I'm in fucking TEARS hahahaha sounded fucking muddy
Nallel, The Spark EV and the Spark with gasoline engine are as different as night and day. The Spark gasoline version is slow, noisy, and has a choppy ride. I drove one and hated it. But the Spark EV... well, I bought one and I love it. It's perfect for around town, back and forth to work.
hey! How is it longterm? What kind of range are you getting? I wanted to buy a 2016 chevy spark ev used. Any info/tips would be greatly appreciated!
How do you think the long term reliability will be? I know the basic gas Spark is pretty bad. I sometimes see posts from Spark owners having sudden shut downs, screens tripping. They need to restart or have dealer reprogram?
Regarding the "big angle" of the rear seat when it is folded down - that this dude pointed out in his demo - that happened because he did not use the proper procedure for folding the rear seats. To properly fold the rear seats all the way down - you first have to flip the seat bottoms forward, and then you fold the seat backs down.
Do you have a regular Spark or a Spark EV?
It looks like it would fold flatter if he took the headrests off.
Ha, that's my car! Most enjoyable car to drive for short trips I have ever owned. (EV)
You need to lift and pull the back seat foreword, then pull the back seat button to lower the seats for a flat floor.
I want to buy one used. What is a better choice, the Fiat 500 EV or Spark EV? Wow, every hatch back I have owned has allowed flat folding rear seats, including my 92 GTI and 87 Chevy Sprint Turbo.
Spark EV will be my choice. Performant and i have more confidence in the Spark.
Looks aside, I agree. Fiat is not exactly getting a great Rep in terms of reliability. The interior might even feel cheaper, or no better. But it is the Cool Factor car.
I faced the same choices in 2015. I liked both. I liked the funky styling of the Fiat, but the Spark has more backseat room and I think it is faster. I went with the Spark and I have not regrets.
Spark also has better crash safety. Especially the offset crash.
If you extend the headrests on the back seats say 2-3 clicks, you can get them to lay flat. I have a 2014 Spark and I can fit my 110lb Doberman with the rear seats down. Great job on the video!
Thanks for the input and the comment!
Still have it I’m thinking of getting this for my 1st car
@@winter7995 I gave my Spark to my mother inlaw and bought a Chevy Bolt in 2017. Since that time she had to replace a tire and the 12v battery under the hood. She loves the acceleration and not having to buy gas anymore.
@@Domestic_Material_Engraving Thanks Amazing!
How do you like the Bolt vs the Spark?
@@mike_t_007 Love the Bolt. Chevy replaced the battery under the recall and I have no plans to get rid of it. BTW, My mother inlaw still has the Spark and my mother bought a used Bolt November 2020 and hasn't looked back. Current gas prices have solidified our choice to go with EVs.
If you can find a used Spark EV, you'll find some real bargains right now. I've seen several with less than 10,000 miles for under $9000 USD.
where?! Everywhere I look they want 11 or 12k and they have more miles. thanks
Looks better than a Leaf or the BMW !
1:10 “tree-hundred, twenty seven pound feet of torque”
Do those $8000 government rebates apply to buying a used vehicle?
Not a used one it’s less than that now
They do not apply to used EV but it’s even better for the environment to purchase a used EV.
Good review. It seems to be a good affordable e-vehicle. Good looking car too!
+François Lessard Salut Francois, effectivement c'est pas si pire pour une EV. Cependant Chevrolet mise plus sur la Bolt!
Car Question c'est tellement dommage, ils auraient du garder les deux véhicules et peut être augmenter la batterie à 30kwh (pour une autonomie d'environ 200km)...
If the car needs to be repaired, do I go with a regular mechanic or do I have to go with a specialist?
It depends.... electrical problem: specialist, regular maintenance ( brake ), regular.
Question: Have you ever put the level 1 charge cord on a Killawatt meter ? I'd love to know the maxium watts the car's chager draws at 110 - 120 volts ?
good question, we did not. If anyone wants to share an answer go for it :)
8 or 12 amps at 110 - 120 volts
Great review, man! I like the (urban) size of this car, the quietness of the engine of course. But... I wonder why is it, because it's sub compact, does'it have to be a NON road noise insulated electric car??? It's f...king up all the "zenitude" about it? Is it really all that bad?
... and lookin around for my next city car, I must admit (not owning a garage), that I am not confortable with leaving a car hooked up to a charging station unnattented for hours, or a night long seesion. Vandalism and all.
Thanx again.
+andré Martin Thanks for your comments! Have you think about the new Bolt? :) You are right about the cable left alone in the night, you have to secured it! In Québec no problem, but in Brazil you have to be more carefull :)
JustGabe not the EV version.
8:56 EV Fart !
Plastic fart.
Total fart
@car question you probly wont see this lmao but how tall are you? Im a 6'4 dude and not sure if I would even fit in this car lmo
Regarding the "big angle" comments on the rear seat. I think he's correct. That's as far as it goes. I have the same problem with my 2016. I saw the videos on lifting and folding the rear seat down, but I think that's for earlier Sparks. Mine appear different and I can't do that (unless someone can post a "how to" video for a 2016.) I've found there are many sites and videos that are misleading on the 2016 Spark. I've discovered that the fast charging option and back up camera aren't standard, you can't mirror your phone to the info screen (e.g., to use Google maps) and there is no trunk wheel well for a spare tire. On a plus note, it was nice to "fill up" half a "tank" at Walmart for $5 (which is the price of a gallon of gas in California.)
I’m thinking about buying a used car of this for my 1st time car I’m a tiny person and it’s just me
Seems like a very nice choice for an affordable compact electric car... thanks for the great video!
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What to look for when buying an used spark EV and what's the best year to buy? Debating between spark EV, used leaf or new maverick ford hybrid truck
Can I use the car to travel?
yes if you can live with the maximum autonomy and find quick station charger on your road trip.
What to look for when buying an used spark EV and what's the best year to buy? Debating between spark EV, used leaf or new maverick ford hybrid truck..
By the way I drive around 50 mikes everyday a mix of highway and city driving
But the one with the newest battery 😊
If you find a 2014 that had the battery replaced by GM under warranty... But that one. Hurry as the warranty on the 2016 is almost up and GM is struggling to replace batteries. Some folks on the Spark EV Facebook group had their batteries replaced under warranty while others are on indefinite hold as GM tries to "figure things out". If I were buying one of these, I'd look for one with a battery that was just replaced recently. That's the holy grail of Sparks. Otherwise a 2017-2018 Bolt is your best bet as GM is still replacing batteries for them and they get 4x the range
How come you can buy these in Canada but we in New Jersey can't, AFAIK?
+xchopp AFAIK?
AFAIK = "as far as I know"
+xchopp it was a press car because right now the only one we will be able to buy is a Bolt
CarQuestion Ah, I see. I guess it was a compliance car, which is a great shame because they probably could have sold a bunch over here in NJ.
@@xchopp I had to find my EV in a different state. I live in Nebraska and I had to travel to Wisconsin for mine. However now the Chevrolet Bolt is available in all 50 states.
Very good looking Suzuki Swift. I want one.
The Swift was like a Chev Aveo, a larger car. This Spark was based on a smaller car, the Daewoo Matiz. The Aveo's name changed to Sonic later.
I wonder what the acceleration difference is between this and the 2014 Spark EV. It apparently had 400 ft/lbs of torque! GM decided to nerf this car to put in a lighter battery and different gearing.
+farfolomew cant say the big difference. it's hard to get an exact 0-60 cause the car love to smoke the wheels with that power!
The car still accelerates the same despite losing power because of a smaller battery - GM shortened the gearing. In addition the car feels just a little lighter with a minor bit in improving handling.
masterwhopper414 I had read somewhere that the 2015+ actually accelerates 0-60 faster than the 2014 despite the lower torque due the gearing change the torque at the wheels is actually higher on the 2015+.
im thinking of buying this, but not the electric version
+Nallel Zuniga for the regular version:
- not a lot of space in the rear
- slow acceleration
+ good feature for the price
thanks for the comment, ill take that in mind
+Nallel Zuniga no prob give us some update on your purchase :)
You should try out both tell us your thoughts
Totally different car comparing to the EV version. They have not been rated well with owners. I would personally get a Mirage. They are more efficient, more reliable, and often purchased new for 11 grand or better. They also have a far better warranty.
I think GM thinks they are some kind of god ! , You killed the electric car ! , People actually liked it and now your making them again?.
Gods or not GM r the only 1 so far have an EV (Bolt) that u don't have to be very rich treehuggers to afford. But I guess Tesla has the only real god named Elon that treehuggers can pray too :) ?
This comment aged well
This car is way too low to cope with Houston's pot holes...
+Yamila Orrego i tought it was only in quebec that you could find pot holes!
Nope, Houston's streets are in desperate need of a long term overhaul. Although the new mayor put in place emergency measures for quick remedy, it is a band aid on a prosthetic leg as they say in French....
+Yamila Orrego hahah love the expression!
Thanks for the full review. I definitely don't want this car, haha.
The 3 most important things I want to know are range, Range and *RANGE* ..
bimmjim low, low, and LOW
You should look at the Chevrolet Bolt if you want a lot of RANGE. I own two EV's one small one (similar). I just bought a Chevrolet Bolt because of the Range.
I believe it gets about 100 miles in the spring summer optimally but about 70 in the winter.
The range is shit if you’re someone who drives a lot. I drive to work and school (no more than 7 miles per trip back and forth) and there’s charging stations near both places. You definitely have to plan ahead with an EV. Research Tesla or Chevy Bolt if you want better range.
Québec??
This car NEEDS a tiny
rayism 24b that sounds like a terrible idea
Quebec 100%: "Terrible idea"? Really?? As apposed too going 80 miles get stranded out of juice. Calling AAA to come get you and tow the car away being a "great idea"? Or, actually making it to a Wal-Greens Charger Station. 3rd in line (no big deal) Only 1 hour per customer in front of you. Blow your diet eating over-the-counter Wal-Greens candy. Board to death, start playing yourself. Wal-Greens camera catches you in the act. Call the police. You get arrested and hauled to jail for indecent exposure.
This God Damned Car will make you obese, destroy your reputation, strip you of freedom, and literally kill you. Where's the warning on the label?
Basically a tiny Chevy Volt lol
the seats will go way down you have to take out the bottom portion of the seat..... again that bottom portion of the seat comes out
+El Grand Chilote Enmascarado thanks for the comment :)
Garbage looking car and poor quality interior.
We are actually having one shipped to us at the end of the month. It didn’t say if it was equipped with the fast charge option (i don’t know The actual name), nor if it has a backup camera! We should have figured thay out before we bought it. Lol. Do you know if they come standard?
How did it came? Was there a DC fast-charging option installed in Your new car?