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2016 Chevrolet Spark EV: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV has no major product changes. Its wider regional availability, including Maryland, is the only notable shift; the body, electric drivetrain, equipment, and two-trim lineup carry over from 2015.
About the 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV
First and only Spark EV generation (2014-2016), final year; it stays on the older Spark platform instead of moving to the redesigned 2016 gasoline Spark body.
Chevrolet pitched the Spark EV as a tiny electric hatchback that was more fun than its size suggested. The brochure leans hard on quick off-the-line torque, easy city maneuverability, room for four, and simple touchscreen tech rather than luxury or long-distance range. Its core job is short commuting and urban errands, with the biggest selling points being punchy acceleration, small-footprint parking ease, and low day-to-day running costs.
The 2016 Spark EV remains a small, city-friendly electric hatchback with quick acceleration, easy-to-park dimensions, heated front seats, automatic climate control, and a 7-inch touchscreen. The 1LT has a cloth-trimmed cabin, while the 2LT adds synthetic leather upholstery and a leather-wrapped steering wheel; both use the same 140-hp electric motor and have an 82-mile EPA range.
2016 Chevrolet Spark EV specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Electric Motor | Electric Motor |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Horsepower | 140 hp | 140 hp |
| Torque | 327 lb-ft | 327 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 23.4 cu-ft | 23.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.2 in | 35.2 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 82 | 82 |
| MPGe Combined | 119 | 119 |
| Alarm System | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||
| Remote Start | ||
| Tilt Wheel | ||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV compared with 2015?
No major product changes were made for 2016. The Spark EV kept the same body, electric drivetrain, two trims, and main equipment, while sales expanded to Maryland alongside California and Oregon.
Did the 2016 Spark EV get the gasoline Spark’s redesigned body?
No. The 2016 Spark EV kept the older body even though the gasoline-powered Spark moved to a new design that year.
Was 2016 the final year for the Chevrolet Spark EV?
Yes. The 2016 model was the final year of the Spark EV’s first and only generation, which ran from 2014 through 2016.
Did the 2016 Spark EV’s driving range improve?
No. Its EPA-rated range remained 82 miles, and there were no changes to the electric motor or battery size compared with 2015.
What is the difference between the 2016 Spark EV 1LT and 2LT?
The main difference is cabin trim. The 1LT has a plainer cloth-trimmed interior, while the 2LT adds synthetic leather upholstery and a leather-wrapped steering wheel; their motor, range, touchscreen, heated seats, and climate control are the same.
2016 Chevrolet Spark EV Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV.
3.6
2016 Chevrolet Spark EV
(48 reviews)
“I just wanted an all electric vehicle. With all the high gas prices, this car just helped with errands without the extra gas expenses.”
“DO NOT BUY THIS CAR. The promised mileage is a joke. I have had the car for a little over 4 months. The "maximum" mileage I can drive on a full charge now is 20% less than it was the first 2 months I had the car. The max mileage goes down by 4 or so miles every 2 weeks.”