Chevrolet Spark EV : From mid-June to have for only 15,500 Euros

 Chevrolet Spark EV - More favorable than previously thought, the Chevrolet Spark EV in the U.S. from mid-June will be offered. Thanks to state funding of the price for the electric runabout for the urban jungle with the equivalent of just 15,500 euros is (20,000 U.S. dollars). However, the vehicle will initially be offered only in the U.S. states of Oregon and California. And who does not want to buy the U.S. electricity, which can also lease the cheapest electric car currently on the market, however. 2014, the car comes to Germany.

Chevrolet has now announced a real fight price for Electric Vehicle Spark EV. The equivalent of approximately 15,500 euros, it beats the competition à la Renault Zoe (20,000 euros excluding battery), Nissan Leaf (due to price reduction of $ 6000 for only 28,800 U.S. dollars), or smart fortwo electric drive for about 23,700 euros by a mile. Made possible by a government purchase premium, depending on the state for up to 7,500 dollars (5,800 euros) can be. In addition, you can lease the car of the GM subsidiary also. For 775 euros you can deposit the small Ami then move three years for around 150 euros per month (U.S. $ 199) eco-friendly around the corners of the city.

For a small car the Spark EV brings quite impressive performance figures. From the 20-kWh lithium-ion battery, the electric motor then sucks 136 hp. For a constant torque of 542 Nm is generated, whereby the Spark EV in 8.5 s speeds from 0 to 100 km / hr. A fully charged battery should last for a distance of 130 km. For city driving or commuting to the nearest big city so perfectly adequate. Who infects the electricity to the DC socket, which should have already charged 80% of capacity after just 20 minutes of charging. On normal 230 V AC connection then the whole thing should take between six and eight hours. The Ladekabelset required is supplied from the factory. In Germany you can then probably the electric Chevrolet folders 2014.

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