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Is the Chevy Spark an electric car?
My friend claims one of the first American EVs was the Chevrolet Spark, but as far as I can tell, the Spark is gas-powered. Please help settle our debate, is the Chevy Spark available as an electric car?
Alex Healey · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I hate to sit on the fence over such an important issue, but you’re both right. Chevy produced two different versions of the Spark, one was electric and the other was not.
The original Chevy Spark was introduced to the U.S. market in 2012 (for the 2013 model year), and while it boasted great fuel economy, it was not electric.
Despite some concerns about its diminutive stature, the gas-powered Spark has been pretty successful and is still available today.
So where does your friend’s claim fit in?
From 2013 to 2016 Chevrolet produced an electric hatchback called the Spark EV. While not many people remember it, the Spark EV was an interesting vehicle. Here are a few fun facts about it:
The first all-electric car marketed by GM since the demise of the EV1.
It was a compliance car, specifically designed to meet state mandates requiring more electric cars from manufacturers.
For most of its existence, it was only available to buy in California, Oregon, and Maryland.
It was discontinued in December 2016 when Chevrolet began selling the Bolt EV.
To summarize, the original Spark was not an electric car, and the current Spark is not an electric car, but for a few years, Chevrolet did sell the Spark EV, which was one of the first mass-produced electric cars in America.
Hopefully that helps settle your debate!
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