I have had my 2014 Spark EV since October 10, 2013. I've racked up 18,900 miles and now, like others, I am seeing my full charge range diminishing.
Up until February this year (27 months & ~17,000 miles) I was consistently fully charged for 86 miles +or- 2.
Then, I noticed I was only getting ~76 +or-2. It was not gradual decline, but rather a step down. I thought it was kind of strange that it dropped by like 10 miles rather than a mileage decline over time. But it did not really matter because the max range I need is 62 miles, So, no battery anxiety.
Now I am only fully charging to a range of 69 miles. Now I am concerned. Big difference having a cushion of 14 - 24 miles that I know I'll never use and only having 7 miles. If there is another step down, I am hosed until I can get a Bolt.
The very last thing I want to suffer is my nay sayer family members snickering "told you so".
So, has anybody contacted their dealer for details about the Battery Limited Warranty? "Spark EV battery and specific electric drive components are covered for 100,000 miles/8 years (whichever comes first). The Spark EV battery warranty covers 161 battery components in addition to the thermal management system, charging system and electric drive components. See dealer for details."
My impression is the warranty covers failure. Thus, if my battery fails to charge, say to a 1 mile range, before 100,000 miles or 8 years, I'll get a new one. But, what of the long slow agonizing decline until then? If Spark EV 2014 owners are not getting the 86 mile range charge now, maybe we should test the warranty?
My local dealer ownership just changed. Before I go in, I wanted to hear about the good, the bad and maybe the ugly, if anybody has some advice.
I really want to hang on until I can get a Bolt. but, since that is still at least 6 - 8 months away, I am wondering what I should do.
Up until February this year (27 months & ~17,000 miles) I was consistently fully charged for 86 miles +or- 2.
Then, I noticed I was only getting ~76 +or-2. It was not gradual decline, but rather a step down. I thought it was kind of strange that it dropped by like 10 miles rather than a mileage decline over time. But it did not really matter because the max range I need is 62 miles, So, no battery anxiety.
Now I am only fully charging to a range of 69 miles. Now I am concerned. Big difference having a cushion of 14 - 24 miles that I know I'll never use and only having 7 miles. If there is another step down, I am hosed until I can get a Bolt.
The very last thing I want to suffer is my nay sayer family members snickering "told you so".
So, has anybody contacted their dealer for details about the Battery Limited Warranty? "Spark EV battery and specific electric drive components are covered for 100,000 miles/8 years (whichever comes first). The Spark EV battery warranty covers 161 battery components in addition to the thermal management system, charging system and electric drive components. See dealer for details."
My impression is the warranty covers failure. Thus, if my battery fails to charge, say to a 1 mile range, before 100,000 miles or 8 years, I'll get a new one. But, what of the long slow agonizing decline until then? If Spark EV 2014 owners are not getting the 86 mile range charge now, maybe we should test the warranty?
My local dealer ownership just changed. Before I go in, I wanted to hear about the good, the bad and maybe the ugly, if anybody has some advice.
I really want to hang on until I can get a Bolt. but, since that is still at least 6 - 8 months away, I am wondering what I should do.