Chevrolet Spark EV will make its European debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, General Motors announced today.
The Chevrolet Spark EV is anticipated to set a benchmark in performance for an urban city electric car and is powered by the most advanced electric motor and battery system General Motors has ever built.
Chevrolet Spark EV is powered by an advanced electric motor and battery system. It consists of a GM-designed, coaxial drive unit and electric motor that together deliver 130 hp (110 kW) and 400 lb.-ft. (542 Nm) of torque for instant acceleration,.
The Spark EV is supposed to be able to accelerate to 100 km/h (62 mph) from a standing start in under 8.5 seconds.
The Spark EV will be equipped with a lithium-ion battery system of more than 20 kWh that operates with the help of an active liquid cooling and heating system. Thanks to the sophisticated technology of its battery pack, the Spark EV is expected to achieve an electric range that is among the best in its class.The battery pack has been engineered to enable both regular alternate current (AC) and direct current (DC) fast charging.
DC fast charging will allow the car to recharge up to 80 percent of its capacity in approximately 20 minutes. Moreover, the battery system is capable of handling multiple DC fast charges daily. AC recharging requires between 6 and 8 hours, using a 230V outlet. A charge cord set is standard.
The Chevrolet Spark EV was designed to look edgy and expressive. Among the most prominent aspects of its stylish interior is a column-mounted instrument cluster that features one of two large seven-inch full-color LCD screens. The other display is located in the center stack and serves as the interface for infotainment, cabin climate controls and energy-efficiency data.
The Spark EV will come with the Chevrolet MyLink connected radio technology as standard, which allows users to connect compatible smartphones to the radio with its high resolution touch screen. Chevrolet MyLink will support a number of select apps which will allow users to navigate using their smartphone, and listen to radio stations around the world through the internet. A rear-view camera will provide assistance when the car is in reverse.
In addition, MyLink users who own a compatible iPhone (as of 4S) running iOS6 will be able to utilise Siri, an advanced assist system, to perform a number of tasks while they safely keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel.
Unveiled at the LA Auto Show last year, the Chevrolet Spark EV will be sold in select European markets as of 2014 with prices starting from €24,122 ($32,500).
