Chevrolet Spark EV: Sold in limited quantities

Produce the Chevrolet Spark EV electric vehicle while

Minicar adds to growing catalog of electrified vehicles

Chevrolet announced today that it will produce an all electric version of the Spark minicar that will be named Spark EV. The vehicle will be sold in limited quantities in some world markets commencing in 2013.

"The Spark EV offers customers living in urban areas, who often travel short distances, all electric solution," said Jim Federico, global chief engineer of electric vehicles at GM. "It adds to the range of electrified vehicles Chevrolet growing, including among others the electric Volt autonomy prolonged and 2013 Malibu Eco with eAssist technology."

Comments conductors electric vehicle demonstration fleets in Shanghai Chevrolet (Sail EV), Korea (Cruze EV) and India (Beat EV) are taken into consideration in the design of the Spark EV.

"Our global demo fleets continue to give us an insight on the needs of electric vehicle drivers who live in urban areas, says Federico. The Spark EV marks another step in the plan of Chevrolet to offer consumers a diversity of electrification solutions to meet the different lifestyles and transportation needs of people around the world. "

A123 Systems will supply battery packs Li-ion nanophosphate, advanced, will lead the Spark EV. More details about the specific steps and to the autonomy, the number and price of the vehicle will be announced later.