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Guilt free fun
Cybertrooth, 08/11/2020
2016 Chevrolet Spark EV 2LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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Almost leased one of these back in 16 but ended up with a Volt instead. When we downsized our SUV for better gas mileage, we went with the Spark as cost was about half the buyout on the Volt. Loving it. Solidly built, all the features I would want, including remote start and heated seats. And fun to drive? Whoopee! Think of it as the offspring of a union between a Tesla and a go-kart. When the light goes green, the driver of the BMW beside me wonders "What the heck is that litfle thing" as he shrinks in my mirror.
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One of the best cars I have ever owned
Wadhamite, 01/02/2022
updated 07/06/2022
2016 Chevrolet Spark EV 1LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2016 Spark EV off-lease in February 2020 with 15,700 miles on the odometer for half the price of new. After nearly two years it's up to 28,900 and trade-in value is 2/3 of what I paid. Almost a flawless car to this point, but I get more miles out of a charge than most people who reviewed it: up to 106 miles in Spring/Fall, easily in the upper 80s or low 90s Summer/Winter when air or heat is needed. That's with Level 1 charging, which indeed is slow. But, for driving 150 miles a week, three overnights on charge is no problem. Right front wheel tends to slip on hard acceleration when I'm driving alone, but I tend to be a conservative driver. Seat heaters are nice but slow to warm up. Lights and visibility are good and maintenance cost is close to zero. Radio is complicated: I listen to just one station all the time. Avoid the GM add-ons and the basic car is just great.
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This thing is super reliable
Jake, 06/24/2022
2016 Chevrolet Spark EV 1LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
10 out of 10
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It still Sparkles after eight years of life
Wadhamite, 07/27/2024
2016 Chevrolet Spark EV 1LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
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My 2016 Spark EV came to me in 2020 off lease with 15,700 miles on the odometer and now has 47,000 so I drive about 600 miles a month. Changed all four tires at 43,000 -- the front ones were worn out and the rears were dry rotting and cracked but still had tread. Had to replace one tire pressure sender and probably three sets of wiper blades. In average driving it charges up to around 80 miles and hits reserve around 20, so good for 60 miles between charges. The electric compass has stopped working and after two years with me the stock charger interface unit failed (bought a new Chinese unit online) but everything else is fine. The car is tinny and cheap, but so is the cost of ownership! I charge at home with the Level 1 unit on 120 volts at 8 amperes, and I think the slow charges help prolong the battery life. I concur with others that it is peppy and fun to drive. I hope to keep it for a long time. By the way, I paid about $3,000 more than today's Edmunds estimated value, so that's under a thousand bucks a year depreciation!
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