2014 Chevrolet

Spark EV

Auto (A1)

Chevrolet Spark EV: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission: Automatic (A1)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain: ElectricEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel: ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 139
Power to weight: 0.060 hp/lb
Axle ratio: 3.17
Motor kW: 104EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 109 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 128 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 119 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score: 10/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 10/10
Elec. Range: 82 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Range per hour (240V): 12 mi/hr
Recharge hrs: 7EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified: Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 144 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width: 63 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height: 60 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase: 94 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight: 2,315 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Pass. Vol: 86 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol: 11 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: No
Lane-departure warning: No
Recalls: 6
Owner complaints: 173
Reported injuries: 9
Theft rate: 1.4 per 1,000 produced (CY 2014 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ENGINE18%
POWER TRAIN18%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 272 total.

Chevrolet Spark EV: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Pedestrian alert sounds

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

1,290 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

Apr 1, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT3271Q
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Mar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP6104
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
Mar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP4902V
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Jan 8, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP4902U
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Nov 20, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT5214G
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer complaint, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further sup
Sep 9, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER13598
New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
Sep 4, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18-NA-180
This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
Aug 14, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP4902T
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
and 1,282 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance: 1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.