2016 · Subcompact Car · Electric
2016 Chevrolet Spark EV range & efficiency
The 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV is a subcompact car with one EPA-rated configuration. Its most efficient version is rated 119 MPGe combined (28.3 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 82 miles. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2015 model. Among 39 subcompact cars rated for 2016, it ranks 2nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $764 a year to fuel.
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Energy use
The 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV uses 28.3 kWh per 100 miles (17.6 kWh/100 km), which is 3.5 miles per kWh or 119 MPGe combined.
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Combined | 119 MPGe |
| Energy use | 28.3 kWh/100 mi |
| Metric | 17.6 kWh/100 km |
| Miles per kWh | 3.53 |
How it ranks among 2016 Subcompact Cars
Full class ranking →Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.
Spark EV MPGe across model years
Full history →1 EPA-rated configuration
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD · Electric motor (105 kW) · Single-speed Spark EV |
Electric | 128 MPGe | 109 MPGe | 119 MPGe | 82 mi | $764 |
Specs (most efficient configuration)
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Engine / motor
- Electric motor (105 kW)
- Transmission
- Single-speed
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Electricity use
- 28.3 kWh/100 mi
- Charge time (240V)
- 7 hrs
- Passenger volume
- 86 cu ft
- Cargo volume
- 11 cu ft
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 0 g/mi
- EPA fuel economy score
- 10/10
- EPA greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
2016 Chevrolet Spark EV vs. rivals
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Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV?
The EPA rates the 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV at up to 82 miles on a full charge.
How efficient is the 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV?
Up to 119 MPGe combined, which is 28.3 kWh per 100 miles.
What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV?
The 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV uses 28.3 kWh per 100 miles (17.6 kWh/100 km), which is 3.5 miles per kWh or 119 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to charge a 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV?
Charging from empty to its full 82-mile EPA range draws about 23 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $4 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV per year?
About $764 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $5.09 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.