Pros: Peppy acceleration; crisp handling and outstanding maneuverability; connectivity and infotainment features
Cons: Limited availability; cramped rear seat; limited cargo versatility; touchscreen controls are sometimes slow to respond
2016 Spark EV
CG Says: Unlike the gas-powered Chevrolet Spark which is redesigned this year, the 20016 Spark EV is unchanged. However, the Spark EV is newly available in Maryland. In the realm of electric cars, the Spark EV comes off as quite a bargain. Performance is better than that of others near its price, driving range is competitive, and the level of standard equipment is generous. Plus, base prices put it at less than $20,000 after the $7,500 federal tax incentive. Too bad none of this matters to those outside California, Oregon, and Maryland—those are the only states where Chevrolet is selling the Spark EV, at least for now.
| Class | Subcompact Car |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door hatchback |
| Passenger Count | 4 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet |
| Nation of Manufacture | South Korea |
| Base Prices | 1LT: $25,120 2LT: $25,510 |
| Base Engine electric motor |
| Horsepower 140 |
| Std. Transmission 1-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 128 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 109 |
