A 200 mile range would be nice, but certainly not necessary since most people will buy the Spark EV as a second car. We've had ours for a month now and whatever range anxiety I might have felt in that first week has evaporated. Driving to work and back, plus errands, I usually drive around 30 to 35 miles a day, occasionally 40 or 50. There are chargers at work, but I don't bother with them. I have my charger at home set to begin charging after midnight when rates are very low. If I need to make a trip to LA, I drive my other car. Two more things: the Spark is a blast to drive. It's nimble, handles surprisingly well, feels solid and rides like a bigger car than it is, and it's got tons of torque that will push you back in your seat the instant you step on the peddle. I drove the gasoline Spark. It was awful. The EV is transformed. Lastly, driving in L mode, the regenerative braking is so strong, I rarely touch my brakes. As little as I use them, they could last 200,000 miles. Dealers are not going to like that these cars require virtually no maintenance.
Unfortunately not everybody can afford a Model S. Yet a lot more people can afford a Nissan LEAF or Chevrolet Spark EV. All I can say is actually drive one. There are a lot more quick chargers now. A fast charge for a LEAF is usually less than 20 minutes. That's not enough to even get a quick bite to eat or a coffee! The range is fine also, just go and drive one, but that doesn't mean Nissan or anyone else isn't developing cheaper and/or more energy dense batteries. This stuff takes time, years.
one reason I dislike people other than Cooley for reviews is that, this video is a car commercial. i want to know both sides in a review well represented. anyone can read what Chevy wants you to say and think about a car, but the way you take their intentions and apply it to the way he reviewer sees the car is where the art comes out, and thus all straws are equal in length but one
Considering the Federal reductions, for a car that does 0-60mph in around 7 seconds, then it's not that much. Look at things in perspective, the Spark EV is basically a Spark GT.
Sport mode is usually for the shocks adjustments. My Focus 2012 is an SfE they had a Sport model but I've yet to see one even sold. Sport model has different tuned Shocks, so maybe the SPORT mode in this car automatically adjusts the shocks?
That doesn't make any sense. On what power supply? There so many different charge times because there are so many different battery sizes and currents to charge from. First of all, the Model S has a far larger battery, 60kWh and 80kWh. The Spark EV has a battery capacity in the 20s. Most rapid chargers that would charge the Spark EV would have an output of 50kWh at 440v. The Model S to charge up in 6-8 hours would need a 10kW charge, something like 40 amps, a charge that can top up the Spark EV in about 2 hours. So basically, you compared two different kinds of cars with vastly different battery capacities charging off different rates.
That's a vastly unfair comparison. The Tesla is a much bigger car with a much bigger battery and about four times the range. That said, a supercharger station charges 50% capacity in 20 minutes, i.e. it charges twice the range of the Spark in 20 minutes!
140hp and 400-lbs of torque? LOL Makes it go to the point to ask yourself whats the point of getting the gas engine one over this one? Besides electric range getting in the way.
But then he said with a few more inches, things would be different. Basic math: 5'8" + 3" = 5'11" 6'2" ≥ 5'11" So you and Cooley would be uncomfortable. Old comment I know, but come on.
You can thank Tesla for that new standard, the Leaf better jump on board too! People will buy electric cars if it's just as fast to fill the battery as a normal gas car.
+buildmorefarms100 I do own this car and I love it, but the Tesla is totally awesome. If you haven't driven one, just go onto their website and make an appointment. Yes, they are a big car, but they don't feel that way.
They are selling me a 2014 spark EV 2LT with 66,748 miles for $8995. I test drove it today and the car its fun to drive..he charged it all the way up and it said 81max miles. Unfrotunally the screen was not responding very well so he said he will replace it..iam trading my 2009 touring Prius with 126000 miles and dealer will givenme $4000 for it. What do u guys think. I drove it for 10 miles one way freeway and city and it say energy used 2.4kwh don't know what this means..weather was 92 outside and had ac at 68. I drive it for 20 miles round trip and it waisted 19 miles I believed
200 mile range would be pretty pointless as these are more city cars and the average commute is around 40miles. Unless they can suddenly increase the energy density of batteries.
I drive fiat 500e hardly drive 40 miles thu you really don't want to let the gps tell you to get on highway that kinda speed will reduce your range ..even more in winter months , these type of entry level ev's best driving threw city stop and go traffic.
+Ayannah ♥ I took advantage of a great lease offered by GM. Our monthly payment is about what we were spending on gasoline to drive our Mazda3, so it's a bit like having a free car. I never thought I'd own a GM car, but I'm very happy with this one. I liked the Fiat E, but the Spark EV is roomier and speedier.
*googles GM ev1*
*looses a whole afternoon*
A 200 mile range would be nice, but certainly not necessary since most people will buy the Spark EV as a second car. We've had ours for a month now and whatever range anxiety I might have felt in that first week has evaporated. Driving to work and back, plus errands, I usually drive around 30 to 35 miles a day, occasionally 40 or 50. There are chargers at work, but I don't bother with them. I have my charger at home set to begin charging after midnight when rates are very low. If I need to make a trip to LA, I drive my other car. Two more things: the Spark is a blast to drive. It's nimble, handles surprisingly well, feels solid and rides like a bigger car than it is, and it's got tons of torque that will push you back in your seat the instant you step on the peddle. I drove the gasoline Spark. It was awful. The EV is transformed. Lastly, driving in L mode, the regenerative braking is so strong, I rarely touch my brakes. As little as I use them, they could last 200,000 miles. Dealers are not going to like that these cars require virtually no maintenance.
That's exactly why the CEO of Fiat said electric cars are not profitable, they're so reliable and largely maintenance free.
I'm ashamed Cooley didn't do this review. In other news I just bought this car and drove it 103 miles from L.A. :)
3 years later... I am awaiting my Day 1 Reservation of the Tesla Model 3
@@lucristianx What`s the range? I think Wayne didn`t mention it
@@lucristianx Nice! Do you like your Tesla?
@@Sanpedranoazul I think about 80-90 miles
why isn't CNET listening to our comments that we want Cooley back. He is not fired is he. so why not bring him
Unfortunately not everybody can afford a Model S. Yet a lot more people can afford a Nissan LEAF or Chevrolet Spark EV. All I can say is actually drive one. There are a lot more quick chargers now. A fast charge for a LEAF is usually less than 20 minutes. That's not enough to even get a quick bite to eat or a coffee! The range is fine also, just go and drive one, but that doesn't mean Nissan or anyone else isn't developing cheaper and/or more energy dense batteries. This stuff takes time, years.
The car is awesome, the emergence of something great always gets this kind of pedantic criticism. I love it.
I agree that car is osome unlike the tesla your not paying a lot for it ..thus you can pay it off quicker make more sence
Electric cars a SLOOOOOWLY hitting main stream. I think Telsa has the best grasp on how electric vehicles should be!
one reason I dislike people other than Cooley for reviews is that, this video is a car commercial. i want to know both sides in a review well represented. anyone can read what Chevy wants you to say and think about a car, but the way you take their intentions and apply it to the way he reviewer sees the car is where the art comes out, and thus all straws are equal in length but one
Considering the Federal reductions, for a car that does 0-60mph in around 7 seconds, then it's not that much. Look at things in perspective, the Spark EV is basically a Spark GT.
Nice car hopefully when the bolt comes out Chevy extends the range and makes it more mass market
you can rent a car if you need to go on vacation or family trips , with the gas savings ?
would really like to see someone upgrade the tires and maybe try their hand at making a nice little auto cross car with it
Sport mode is usually for the shocks adjustments. My Focus 2012 is an SfE they had a Sport model but I've yet to see one even sold. Sport model has different tuned Shocks, so maybe the SPORT mode in this car automatically adjusts the shocks?
I just got trolled by the like/dislike bar. thought it was Cooley, but guess not.
Really complete and clear review. Miss Cooley tho.
Spark can charge 80% in less than 30 mins yet a Tesla takes 4-8 hours to charge...
That doesn't make any sense. On what power supply? There so many different charge times because there are so many different battery sizes and currents to charge from. First of all, the Model S has a far larger battery, 60kWh and 80kWh. The Spark EV has a battery capacity in the 20s.
Most rapid chargers that would charge the Spark EV would have an output of 50kWh at 440v. The Model S to charge up in 6-8 hours would need a 10kW charge, something like 40 amps, a charge that can top up the Spark EV in about 2 hours.
So basically, you compared two different kinds of cars with vastly different battery capacities charging off different rates.
Just saying the lil Spark can charge 80% of its capacity in 20 mins! No other EV can do that!
That's a vastly unfair comparison. The Tesla is a much bigger car with a much bigger battery and about four times the range. That said, a supercharger station charges 50% capacity in 20 minutes, i.e. it charges twice the range of the Spark in 20 minutes!
FDK All for 100k and a fire on wheels? No thanks..
buildmorefarms100 NIssan Leaf with optional fast charge port does 80% in about 20 minutes, Tesla also
140hp and 400-lbs of torque? LOL
Makes it go to the point to ask yourself whats the point of getting the gas engine one over this one? Besides electric range getting in the way.
where's Cooley?
This guy is getting better
So... 5'8" and he's comfy. I'm 6'2" and so is Cooley.
But then he said with a few more inches, things would be different.
Basic math: 5'8" + 3" = 5'11"
6'2" ≥ 5'11"
So you and Cooley would be uncomfortable. Old comment I know, but come on.
He called it a 4 door da it's a 5 door
You can thank Tesla for that new standard, the Leaf better jump on board too! People will buy electric cars if it's just as fast to fill the battery as a normal gas car.
Id rather have this Spark EV more than the boat huge heavy Tesla.
+buildmorefarms100 I do own this car and I love it, but the Tesla is totally awesome. If you haven't driven one, just go onto their website and make an appointment. Yes, they are a big car, but they don't feel that way.
tesla is neat if your rich person ..50,000 car I dought will save money on fuel youll just have a safer car with less maintenance thu
No, Tesla has the benchmark on what a great car should be, it just happens to be electric.
Wrong... the traction battery pack is not up front... it's under the back seat
Chevy should keep their EV1 because they know gas going to run out
Oh no, they have Kevin from the Office doing these again.
Oh look, it's this guy again..
he's not that bad of a reviewer (i know i will be flagged for spam)
What happened to Brian Cooley
I just need to know what size tire for 2014 spark
Google it.
It's the Chevy beat in India
Because it looks exactly the same as the petrol or gas Spark made before it! Don't be dumb.
Keep disliking till we get Cooley back
Old white guy here. I need a CD for my albums. What is an eye phone?
Old white guy here, what's a CD? I need a vinyl deck in my car and they don't make those any more, so I only ride my fixed-gear bicycle.
It's a phone for your eye.
Good review
What happened to on cars with Cooley
I was excited to see a video from Cooley, but I guess CNET decided to bullshit me.
Oh my god this guy is the worst of all the CNET reviewers...
Where is COOLEY?!?!?! WE DEMAND COOLEY!!! *DOWNVOTES*
God damn, that's really expensive for chevy spark... oh and you can all stop bitching about cooley.. my god
They are selling me a 2014 spark EV 2LT with 66,748 miles for $8995. I test drove it today and the car its fun to drive..he charged it all the way up and it said 81max miles. Unfrotunally the screen was not responding very well so he said he will replace it..iam trading my 2009 touring Prius with 126000 miles and dealer will givenme $4000 for it. What do u guys think. I drove it for 10 miles one way freeway and city and it say energy used 2.4kwh don't know what this means..weather was 92 outside and had ac at 68. I drive it for 20 miles round trip and it waisted 19 miles I believed
Did you ever buy it? The battery seemed healthy based on your feedback. How's it treating you?
Design looks just like a Honda Fit.
WE WANT COOLEY!
Aluminium not aloominum.
We should start a petition to get Cooley back! #Iwantcooleyback
Now these little Korean-GM shitboxes are selling for around $7000...around only a quarter of what they sold for new.
Why do you call it a shitbox? Is it a bad car?
I have never almost used my cs player
Honey, what's going on? What's happening? What's all this about?
This guy is alright.. But I want BRIAN COOLEY DAMMIT!
Cnet guys, this is a nice review, but we are used to excelence. COOLEY ROCKS, leave Car Tech to him,
Reminds me Pruis-1, it is already 2013 sleepy crunky GM!
Bring back Brian Cooley!
oh boy... Cooley fan boys... give the guy a break.
Oh Cooley, where art thou?
200 mile range would be pretty pointless as these are more city cars and the average commute is around 40miles. Unless they can suddenly increase the energy density of batteries.
I drive fiat 500e hardly drive 40 miles thu you really don't want to let the gps tell you to get on highway that kinda speed will reduce your range ..even more in winter months , these type of entry level ev's best driving threw city stop and go traffic.
You do realize you replied to a 3yo comment? And yes, I know all that. I drive a Mini Cooper S myself.
3yo yes never works see ..hows the mini cooper S transmission I heard negative reviews id like to get one someday
gasdorfic muncher Pretty much perfect as I have a manual with supercharger. Automatics are shit.
200 would be perfect especially today. All we need is an aftermarket EV company to make affordable replacement batteries
Where is BRIAN COOLEY!
This dude's sideburns are weird too.
Kids crying for Cooley...
Cooley!!!!!
know why charging ports for electric cars are on the front? cause electric car drivers dont know how to drive, hence they cant reverse into a spot
Siri?
Where is Cooley! This is a mess! I want to see COOLEY!!!
Goffy ass jacket sir. Good review though
BRIAN COOLEY!!!!
we want cooley!
Where in the flying fuck is Cooley
No Cooley, no watchy..
"more torque than a 458 italia". yeah.. chalk one up for the spark hah
I feel like I got trick into watching this video. Doesn't deserve my views.
That's a weird looking sport coat.
My aunt works for Generals Motors, and we both said we'd NEVER buy this plastic car for no damn $27,000.
+Ayannah ♥ I took advantage of a great lease offered by GM. Our monthly payment is about what we were spending on gasoline to drive our Mazda3, so it's a bit like having a free car. I never thought I'd own a GM car, but I'm very happy with this one. I liked the Fiat E, but the Spark EV is roomier and speedier.
Oh watch out lol 2 more Torque than Ferrari 458 Italia...
And dad jeans...
LMAO road killed rat at 5:42
67 saudi's Dislike this video.
ANd of course this electric car has to look ugly just like every other one.
27 grand for that ugly crap what a ripp off
I just noticed that. HAHAHA
GM shouldn't be building small and micro cars. The Spark is a ridiculous looking junk...
Why not?
It is a Daewoo. The EV motor is the only part made by GM>
I guess some people only want Silverados and giant Buicks
No Cooley, no watchy..
Cooley!!!!!!