/Chevrolet Spark EV Set for European Launch

Chevrolet Spark EV Set for European Launch

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Chevrolet announced their electric city car Spark EV is on its way to Geneva for its European debut. The car will be sold in selected markets in Europe, offering a cute design, 130 HP and 542 NM, and a range of advanced connectivity features.

Spark EV is a pure electric car powered by an electric motor connected to a large battery pack. So there is the issue of range anxiety. Chevy is not yet ready to reveal numbers, but they say it is “expected to achieve an electric range that is among the best in its class.” Not that it matters, but Spark EV does the 0 to 100 km/h run in 8.5 seconds.

Charging the Spark EV takes between 6 and 8 hours, using a 230V outlet. You can get 80 percent charge in 20 minutes using a fast charger.

Despite its size, Chevy Spark comes with decent equipments, including 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.

It also gets Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system with features like downloadable apps, smartphone integrity, rear-view camera, and Apple’s Siri integration.

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