Chevrolet Spark EV charging specifications
Find key electric car specifications including range, charging time, price, and the ideal charging station.
Chevrolet Spark EV
Based on the Spark city car, the Spark EV offers better straight-line acceleration than its gas-powered counterpart, thanks to its torque-rich electric motor. It also has a pretty impressive steering feel and good standard features for a relatively low price.
Battery capacity
Driving range
Price from
Efficiency
Seats
Fast charging supported
Charging ports and sockets

AC charging
AC charging is the most common charging method for electric cars. You can charge this car with a Type 2 plug at home, work, or a public charging station.
Charge port
Type 1
Max. AC power output
3.7 kW
Charging time
This is an estimate of how fast the car can charge from empty to full based on its maximum charge power.
5h40m

DC charging
DC fast charging allows you to charge in minutes as opposed to hours. While not suitable for home charging, you can fast charge this car with a CCS connector at public charging sites like gas stations and highway rest stops.
Fast charge port
CCS
Max. DC charge power
50 kW
Charging time
To preserve battery life, DC charging power decreases significantly once an electric car battery reaches 80%. Therefore, this charge time is an estimate of how fast the car can charge from 10-80% based on its maximum DC charge power.
0h25m
Home charging times (AC) for a Chevrolet Spark EV
Charging method | Charging time | Our recommendation |
---|---|---|
Wall plug (2.3 kW) | 9h00m | This charging method is for emergencies only. |
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) | 5h40m | This charging station is the best fit for this car! This charging station will enable you to charge this car at the maximum possible charging speed. |
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) | 5h40m | This charging station delivers more power than this car can handle. |
3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 5h40m | This charging station delivers more power than this car can handle. |
3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 5h40m | This charging station delivers more power than this car can handle. |

Everything you need to know about charging your electric car
The results are in: the future of driving is electric. But just like anything new, transitioning to electric mobility means getting your head around a fresh set of rules and terminology. Read our complete guide to discover everything you need to know about EV charging before buying an electric car.