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In some ways it was rather deceptive of Tesla to hold back on 35k Model 3 and instead sell higher margin long range versions first. But I really cannot fault them on this. It would be like asking Chevy to stop selling their high margin SUVs in order to improve their fleet fuel economy. Each...

I never registered it in Canada, so I'm not sure. However, the car has daytime running lights so I'd imagine it wouldn't be a problem to import.

hahaha, yeah. One of these stupid things I can say I did in my 20s. Driving in -25 Celsius through Alberta with no heater- felt like I was going to freeze to death.

Hi everyone, I posted a couple times here before about how I did a roadtrip in my 2014 Spark EV from Southern California to Edmonton, AB, CAN. In the middle of winter no less. I put together some maps of the back and forth trips. First one is from December 2014, and then when I had to return the...

I also returned my Spark with non-stock tires with no penalty.

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I think the Spark gets a little more than 48kw. It says in the owners manual that the Spark is designed to fully take advantage of 50kW stations. I think when the vehicle is on- that some of the power is being diverted elsewhere, and that it is only really 50kW when the car is off. Notice a...

Hello, I'm looking for a set of used OEM tires for the Spark. Does anyone have any lying around for sale? I need to put on the OEM tires before I return the lease. PM or reply to the message if you have any leads.

Well, I've made it to Golden, BC. Its been slow going in these really cold temperatures, I've experienced as low as -27 C / - 17 F. Often times the air is so dense that even if I'm going a slight downhill, I'm still having to push against the cold car. This makes it so I'm only getting good...

Leduc, AB to Blackfalds, AB: I just went 65miles and have 7miles of range left. This is driving 53 mph. The temperature was about 7 degrees Fahrenheit. I'm keeping track of my battery capacity as I go. My hypothesis is that this capacity will change significantly depending on ambient...

Today I begin my road trip back from Edmonton, AB, Canada to Southern California. The trip will be just over 2000 miles. My goal is to leave today, Wednesday, December 14 and make it to the Southern California area by December 18. I anticipate making up to 36 charging stops, using 1 level one, 8...

Up here in Edmonton, Ab, Canada (the most Northern big city). My current range, using heater, city driving, and in sport mode is 59 miles. If I don't use the heater, or sport mode- I can get about 80 miles- as long as the battery is pre-conditioned.

Hello everyone. Today I noticed that my level 1 EVSE was stolen from my driveway. I guess I didn't expect anyone to steal it up here in Canada : ( Anyhow, I was wondering if someone here had an extra level 1 EVSE lying around that they aren't using, that I could buy from. I would prefer the...

I'm not sure if I can do 1000 miles in 24 hours- but come this December, I will come close. From Southern Washington to Southern California. With the 24kW chargers along the route, making it in 24 hours will be tough- but we'll see!

So here's what I'm trying for: My lease on my Spark is due in March. I want to return my current Spark early, and re-lease a 2016 model. The reason is that California is increasing its clean air vehicle rebates up to $4000 for people who fall below 300% of the poverty level (~35K per year)-...

I too am very interested in this. In fact, as the end of my lease approaches, I'm thinking of going to a Chevy Volt instead- but this upgrade would have me seriously consider keeping the Spark.

This is something that is always on my mind, especially as my lease ends next March. The residual on my car is 16K- which is way more than I would consider spending for this car. Nissan Leaf's are well under 10K on the used car market, and that's where the Spark should stand as well. The three...

With the new NDP government and carbon taxes on heavy emitters, I would suspect there will be fast chagrining infrastructure in the province within the next two years. BC will eventually extend their fast charging network to the Alberta boarder. I can easily see that within 4 years, I could make...

I think temperature may be a pretty big factor in determining the battery capacity as well- if temps are low, you'll likely under-estimate your capacity. I would suggest a test were you are charging at and running the vehicle at around 25 degrees C...

So assuming that there is no real advantage of going with the 2014 over the 2015- I might throw this consideration into the mix: Chevy is giving an 8 year or 100000 mile warranty on the battery. That given, I'm fairly sure the longevity of the pack will meet those targets, as I haven't heard...