Used 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV 1LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD) Consumer Reviews
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Chevy Spark EV a Best buy new and used
Jim Stack, Phoenix, AZ, 03/27/2019
Chevrolet Spark EV 1LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
27 of 27 people found this review helpful
This is a great Electric Vehicle. Be sure to get the DC Fast Charge port. I call my Chevy Spark EV a Tesla Nano. It does everything a Tesla can do at 1/5 th the cost. It can go over 100 miles on a charge. Chevy replaced it in 2017 with the Chevy Bolt that can go 238 miles on a charge at double the cost. But how often do you need that much range day to day. Almost all new cars don't have a spare tire so I got one and keep it in the garage in case I need it or one of my Spark friends needs to borrow it. a friend and I just won the 8th annual 100 Electric mile EVent in Phoenix. My Spark EV made it 100 miles and still showed 33 mile more on the guess o meter. We were almost the exact 100 miles, answered all the quiz questions and were the most efficient at 133 Wh /mile or 7.1 miles per kWh of power. My meter shows 120 mile range since I drive ECO and Hyper mile. I even get over 6 miles per kWh on the highways. It's a great car for older friends or people with injuries since the seat at not real low. There is also a GRAB handle inside each door opening on the roof to help people get in and out. The rear hact is bigger than a Tesla model 3 and each rear seat folds down for lot of storage space. The battery has liquid cooling so it will last for the life of the cat extimated on most cars at 10-15 years.
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Fun little ride that's priced right
Randy B., Chippewa Falls, WI, 10/20/2019
Chevrolet Spark EV 1LT 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
Answer me a question. Where can you buy a car under $9000 that has 13,650 miles and is 3 years old? You can get 82 miles and not have to stop at a gas station. If you drive a short distance to work or run errands, this is the car for you. I drive eight miles round trip and I can go over a week and not charge it. Today, a Mustang GT and a corvette, got a little taste of electric torque. Who would look at this "grocery getter" and laugh at it at the light. That's what those two did. You aren't going to take them really far but it's nice to get their attention. So in conclusion, check out all the car websites. They are out there and the 2016's are coming off of their leases. If you need a third car for the family and money is short. Check this car out. No oil changes. Battery has a 8yr/ 100,000 warranty. It cost me approximately $.02/mile to run. No brainer.
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One of the best cars I have ever owned
Wadhamite, Laurel, MD, 01/02/2022
updated 07/06/2022
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, Everett, WA, 06/24/2022
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, Glen Burnie, MD, 07/27/2024
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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