Comments on: GM Sneaks Spark EVs Around LA Hidden In Plain Sight

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By: Van

Van — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:48:48 +0000

If GM is still using the 5 miles per KWh claim (i.e. Volt will get 40 EV miles using only 8 KWh) then the actual mileage will be 3.5 miles per KWh. Do the math and you get yet another 75 mile range EV!

We need more than 120 miles of real range, or about 42 KWh of usable storage. The Nissan NMC battery, expected in the 2015 Leaf, if not sooner, will put EV's into the mainstream market.

Meanwhile these first generation EV's are nothing to write home about in my opinion. Bring on the Prius PHV @ $32,000.

By: Shines

Shines — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:24:18 +0000

106 mile range in warm southern California…
Based on the size of the Spark – it might have to compete with the Mitsubishi iMiev…

By: JeremyK

JeremyK — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:52:22 +0000

The Spark EV should be lighter and smaller than the Leaf which means it has the potential for better range and acceleration. I think the benchmark for the Spark will be the Leaf…so why would you think it would be priced like the Volt? GM will be smart about pricing…I bet it will come in under the Leaf, but with better performance. I’d buy one..it’s all I would need a commuter car.

By: Sparky168

Sparky168 — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:24:49 +0000

GM should not only match or lower price than Leaf. GM should start a battery leasing offer that will lower the upfront costs to make it appealing to the mass market, much the same marketing approach that Renault Zoe is doing. Spark needs to match or beat the Zoe.

http://www.automotiveit.com/renault-prices-entry-level-zoe-ev-at-e15700/news/id-005362

By: James Davis

James Davis — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:24:27 +0000

I think GM has missed the opportunity to impress people with anything they come out with. They should had presented the Spark when Nissan presented the Leaf, not the Volt. I probably wouldn’t care to bet the farm, that the Spark will be right up there in price with the Volt…or a $1,000.00 less. If GM wants to sell the Spark, which I know they don’t, then they should price it several thousand less than the Leaf. Since the Leaf will always be superior to the Spark, that will be the only way the Spark will sell.