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I've got the 2016 portable EVSE that came with the Spark, and I did the modification to allow 240V charging that was mentioned in this thread: http://www.mychevysparkev.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4902. Since my Spark is a lease I figured I would just rewire it back to factory before turn...

Procedure is described the same in the 2016 manual. Didn't work for me either. Contacted local service and they said it must be done by the dealer, they have to hook up their programmer to the car. Can't remember if they quoted me a cost, but it wasn't going to be free. Asked them to do it as...

The actual statute is ORS 811.587. And the nice thing is that you can issue the fine yourself via ORS 153.058.

Yes, less than 50,000. Stood in line day 1.

Thanks for the report. My wife and I were hoping to get to the Portland Auto Show this year to check out the EVs, but we were out of town this last weekend. Next EV will be a Tesla (Model 3), but still like to see what's going on with the other guys.

You don't need OEM tires for lease return. Here are the requirements for tires/wheels: • Original manufacturer wheels • Undamaged tires with minimum 4/32” tread • Wheels with scratches or gouges less than 3” • Manufacturer recommended tire size and speed rating, regardless of tire brand

I don't see anywhere in the documentation that the EVSE/Outlet needs to be professionally installed to get the credit. Also, you probably don't need a permit to get the credit, but you're likely required to get one for installing a new branch circuit. Your estimates probably include $75-100...

Having a similar issue myself. It never seems to enter programming mode. Got a hold of the local dealer/service and they said it has to be programmed in the shop. I don't think they gave me a price for it. Contacted Chevy customer service a couple times so far asking if this would be covered as...

Agreed. The current price is too high. But if you knew you could stop at any of the numerous L2 charging stations that doesn't have DCFC and take a long lunch or do sight-seeing for a couple hours, you could take a fairly nice, and long, road trip. It's worth something, but I'm not sure how much.

That link took me to a standard L2 EVSE for some reason, some sort of redirect. Maybe this one (for CHAdeMO) will work: https://www.evseadapters.com/en/home/136-portable-chademo-or-ccs-fast-charger.html. There is a drop down to select the CCS, which shows as unavailable. This is specifically...

Apparently not though. Would be nice if it would have, wouldn't have had to have it towed.

True, but an ICE can usually be jumped without a good battery and then the alternator could possibly get you home or to a service center without a tow.

Had an issue last week where the Spark wouldn't power on normally. This was on a 3 week old 2016 1LT w/DCFS at 800 miles. The week prior had one instance of the battery saver active message come on and the "READY" indicator next to the gear indicator on the instrument panel wasn't on. A few...

No solar yet, but looking at a system for the end of the year. With Oregon and Federal incentives we should be able to do pretty well on installing a solar system. Our power is only about $0.11kWh (including delivery charge), so even with our charging the reduced gas will pay nearly pay the...

Let me preface this by saying that we didn't really need a Spark EV, and actually stood in line to put down a deposit for a Tesla Model 3. But I have been interested in an EV since having test driven the Tesla Model S. This is essentially a holdover until the Model 3 is available -- hopefully in...