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I've had my Spark since July 2013 before fast charging was even available. Still have it and it is still our main car. I happened to run across this article and it captures what I love about my car. I keep thinking I should get an EV with more range for longer trips, but Sparkie is so fun to...

I haven't logged onto this forum for quite a while, but I realized that my Sparkie was reaching its 7th birthday. I just wanted to state, I still really love this car! I bought this little gem before one could get the fast charging option. Has that ever been a problem? Nope. Seven years in and...

From another thread, I see that SparkEVs are really starting to spread across the country, so I'm hoping I can get some advice from those of you who live in colder parts of the US and Canada. I know nothing about storing cars in snowy weather. We complain about the cold here when it gets below...

Well, it had to happen! 3 years, 4 months of ownership and I had to do some maintenance on my car other than tires…I had to change the battery in my remote! This little car! So much trouble! :D I was driving home and saw a warning on my display saying my remote's battery was at 0%. I was a...

I'm vacationing in Iceland right now, and OMG, I've never seen so many Sparks! They are all ICE's. Electric cars are just starting to be introduced here. I've seen a few Leafs and an advertisement for a KIA EV. The Islanders seem to love their Sparks. Too bad GM didn't choose to introduce the EV...

Saw a fun show on BBC America called "James May's Build a Car in 24 Hours." Part 2 had a segment on electric cars in Norway where the electric cars have been embraced. Though I didn't see a Spark, it still makes me proud to be an EV owner.

My SparkEV came through for me again today. I was on the up side of a hillside trying to turn across traffic and waiting for oncoming traffic coming down the hill to clear. My blinker was going, and I had the brakes on so the car coming from behind should have seen I was stopped. But no! All...

This post is for those of you who are still thinking about getting a SparkEV and may be sitting on the fence. It’s kind of long, so go to the part your interested in and ignore the rest (or just ignore this whole post). :) I’m not trying to push you one way or the other on a SparkEV purchase...

When paying my PG&E bill this morning, I ran across this article on the PG&E website. http://www.pgecurrents.com/2015/02/09/video-pge-proposes-major-build-out-of-electric-vehicle-charging-stations/?WT.ac=MyHome_Landing_ElectricVehicleCurrents

The other day I was heading north on 101 going up the Cuesta Grade in San Luis Obispo County. I was in the center lane of the three lanes going up the grade. I was just starting to pass a semi that was in the lane on my right when the driver unexpectedly pulled his truck into my lane forcing me...

When Chevy decided to electrify the Spark, they created the perfect storm (& I mean that in a very good way). The small body of the Spark allowed a quick, nimble car. I began wondering what other cars would make good little EVs if electrified. Here's the list I've started (in no particular...

Saw this article on yahoo.com the other day. I'm very disappointed to see #8 & #14 on the list. I don't feel they were ever given a chance. Before I even knew about the Spark EV, I had tried to get a FitEV. The salesperson wouldn't even take my name and number because he knew he couldn't get one...

It was one year ago today that our little Spark EV joined our family. I know a lot of people who are thinking of getting a SparkEV follow this forum, so after a year, here are my reflections. I LOVE THIS CAR!!! DRIVE: This car continues to give me a great ride: smooth and responsive. It still...

I'm curious what misconceptions you've run into about your SparkEV. Here's a few of mine: "You can't take your car on the highway can you?" (Love that one!) "Can that many people ride in your car?" (I was offering to take a total of 4 people including me.) "Will it go that far?" (I was just...

I've had some frustrating situations come up at work. When I'm really tired of the arrogance of others, I take a ride in the Spark. I have one particular on-ramp that's kind of like a short slalom course. My Spark slides around the curves and then accelerates so smoothly onto the highway. I...

I sold my Honda Accord yesterday. I thought I would need it more so I kept it as my "just in case" car. Since getting my Spark in July, I've only had one day where I needed to jump into another car because I had used up most of the range in the Spark. (For trips, we take my husband's car.) It's...

Just wondering...I live in San Luis Obispo County and had to go to Santa Barbara County to get my SparkEV. Is there anyone else on this forum in SLO Co. who owns a SparkEV? I tried to get my SparkEV locally, but the dealership in San Luis Obispo didn't bother calling me back. The dealership in...

Just another reason I love my car. I'm not one to arrive early to work to get a good parking spot. The drivers of these other two bigger cars do arrive early, though. No one else dares to squeeze their cars between these two, so I always have a great parking space waiting for me. :D

SparkEV with Michigan manufacturer license plates spotted in Austin, TX at South by Southwest. Chevy has a display of cars there.

I had to use my windshield wipers for the first time since I got the car in July to actually keep the glass clear of precipitation falling from the sky! Yay! BTW, the wipers worked fine.