Recent content by drchocotaco

I just reached 20,000, (averaging 15k/year -- glad I got the extended mileage on the lease!) not bad at all for the little Spark. Loss of range has been negligible. I've also mastered how to squeeze every kWh out of this thing and rarely get range anxiety -- though I still wonder if I may get...

That's very strange behavior indeed, I haven't had that happen to me at all. Like the others said, it sounds like it was an issue with the way the battery was read, not so much the actual charge. The problem I ran into a couple of times is the car charging itself right away after being plugged...

It really can be quite the pack mule, I recently worked on remodeling my condo. The little Spark EV kept transporting all kinds of materials and power tools back and forth like a champ. You can really fit a lot within the rear compartment with the seats folded down (make sure to adjust the...

Got my plates in 2 weeks and HOV sticker in 6 weeks or so. Everything has been submitted. Just wondering how long I'll be waiting for the $2500.

My commute is about 50 miles highway + 2-3 miles street. Haven't had any issues so far, though my battery is still young. The estimated range is remarkedly spot-on, I get about 90 miles to a full charge. Though I have realistically never tested it by going under 15 miles. It does depend a little...

Does this really make a difference? I've been charging it with the 220V since I got it installed (maybe 1 month ago), is there any evidence that a slow charge will improve battery life or performance or is it based on other similar battery technologies?

Funny I just struggled with the same thing yesterday. Ended up doing the same as you, I am not 100% happy with the appearance (mild OCD part of me wants it to be perfectly horizontal without wrapping around), but it is better than tilting the sticker. Oh well, I probably won't even notice it...

Hey guys, I'm sure this is explained somewhere but I couldn't find it easily so I figured I would ask you. When you hit the configure button and flip through all the options of the instrument cluster display there is a setup that has yellow and green dots filling up/disappearing on either side...

Good to know, thanks for the clarification! I've noticed my range take a small hit the last few days, max range is now closer to 100, I'm guessing it's because I've been driving more highway miles, the efficiency takes a hit when you go over 55 mph+ from what I've read. I've also be using as a...

Lease 9/7/13 2LT with 15,000 miles/year for $999 down and $233.35 including all taxes/fees/etc LA area residual is $16,680

Holy smokes, this is a good deal! I called around to all the local dealerships in LA area and asked them for out-the-door pricing, I then had them compete off each other, I was amazed at the variability!! Ended up getting the 2LT with 15,000 miles/year for $999 down and $233.35 including all...

Just adding my .02 to pricing, got a lease on the Spark EV about 3 weeks ago. I called around to all the local dealerships in LA area and asked them for out-the-door pricing, I then had them compete off each other, I was amazed at the variability!! Ended up getting the 2LT with 15,000 miles/year...

I was considering buying some sport tires, swapping them and holding onto the OEMs to swap back near the end of the lease. Where did you buy the Yoko's? How much did they run you?

I've been running at 39 based on the suggestion that it improves gas mileage as well. Noticed it gets up to 42 when the weather is hot, so I've recently bumped it down to 38 just in case. Seems like my mileage has gotten a tad better, though I have also been driving slower when possible and...