Very cool Idea! I love your ‚cheap‘ EVs you buy. This is a lot of fun. Great job guys!

Finally, since you bought that little Fiat, I was requesting for you guys to buy the Spark EV. I have a 2014 w/ the 400+ torque and it's a sleeper.

It's my car! I've been waiting for more of you big KZfaq guys to discover it! If you compare it to a typical modern car, it can fall short in ways. But if you think of it as the world's fastest street legal go kart, it's exactly as awesome and rediculous as you'd expect! I love mine!

THIS IS WHY I follow your channel guys..honestly. Car Dad and Wonderkid....on a mission to explore the outer reaches of the automotive world! Queue Saturday morning cartoon music... Great video! Enjoy your vacation.

Leased one of these from 2016-2019. So awesome! And practical too with the rear passenger doors.

Great Video Guys....Another option for transport is what I ended up doing. I use my '14 Spark EV as a flat tow dinghy for our RV. We towed it over 10K miles from SF to Washington DC through Montreal Quebec and the Alberta BC Rockies and back. No heat or wear issues or degradation to the battery. On long downhill runs through the passes I even used the regen on the car to create a "hybrid" RV rig. At home I also use the car as a powerwall adding an inexpensive 12v inverter under the hood. This EV is one of the simplest and sturdiest of builds of all compliance EV's out there. Absolutely the most fun drive of all the electrics we have owned/own including the BMW i3 rex (2014), 1st Gen Leaf (2011), 2nd Gen Leaf (2018), Ford Focus Electric (2016), Chrysler Pacifica PHEV (2018)

btw A123 was originally founded and headquartered in Mass. they were that battery company famously known for being spun out of research done at MIT.

I love the Spark EV, although I’d definitely look for one with DC Fast charging capability! I wish someone had made a body kit and some sort of headlight styling upgrade for them, but I’d definitely drive one as a commuter car. Reliable, cheap, basic transportation! (And remember the resale comparison has to take into consideration the $10K+ in credits people were getting. People weren’t really paying full sticker when all was said and done.)

Common misconception that the higher 400 lb-ft torque models from 2014 are quicker/faster than the 'lower' 327 lb-ft rated 2015-2016 models. The motor is the same. Torque was decreased but the GEAR RATIO was made shorter to compensate. Additionally, roughly 2kWh of battery capacity was removed which also decreased weight of the battery pack about 10%. The result is that the 2015-2016 are actually FASTER to 60mph than the 2014 models due to the aforementioned changes. It's been proven in instrumented testing, 2014's are around 7.8's while 2015-16 are around 7.3's. Both still incredibly fun though! The lack of DCFC is a problem with the short range. It also hurts resale as few want the limits of a 75 mile EV that takes a minimum 6 hours to charge from empty to full vs. the DCFC rate of just under 30 minutes.

I just got one. For 7 even with a DC fast charge option equipped. I took a bus to 20 miles outside Sacramento to pick it up and drove back the 435 miles to LA from one DC fast charger to another.

I know they didn't make many of them and they stopped their production But, I think you should get your hands on a rav4 ev

Ah yes the famous sparkbourgini. Let's roll!!!

I've been rubbing myself over the 2014 Spark for quite a while now. Glad you guys were able to find one!

Roman: "We are balls man.." Tommy: "Ohh..ok" I want to see Paul/Stig racing that around the track...talk about torque steer.

It’s interesting what GM was able to do in 2014. Shows they could have been much further along this path.

If they had offered it with a moonroof/sunroof, I would have bought one in a heartbeat. Same with the Bolt. Hence my love for the 500e.

Ballers! You’re both very entertaining and informative. I like the hand-off camera work as well.

I love how Tommy interacts with Roman. 😆 He corrects him expertly. Then there’s “we are ballers man”- Tommy “ O-kay “ LMAO

I live in California so I see these compliance cars often. I’ve always wanted a Spark EV but I often drive 100+ miles in a day. Instead I purchased a 2013 Volt in the press color Viridian Joule. While it doesn’t have as much torque, it’s still quick. The 36 miles of range is plenty for my daily commute but being able to go further than that is so nice too. Someday I’ll buy a Spark EV but as a fun second car.

This little thing is a burnout legend! Tommy living the FLA life in his Teva’s!!! Are there any chip mods available like you did with the lovable lemon?

Small cars can be so much fun. We rented one in LA a few years ago and loved it.

It’s really cool seeing so many design & SW features that evolved into my 2017 Bolt.

I used to have one just like that. Got it off Carvana. Returned it due to the range, but boy was it fun!! It’s name was Stuart Little!!

A thought occurred when you opened the bonnet (hood) and the boot ( trunk) why do all ev manufacturers leave the charge cables either in a bag or loose in the trunk when there seems to be enough space under the hood for a dedicated cable storage system so you don’t have to rummage through the luggage/ move stuff to recharge. It seems obvious to me especially if the charge port is at the front of the car.

Dear GM. I’ve loved you my whole life. Maybe before I die you can start making nice interiors. Signed GM fan

Very cool! I did not realize the Spark existed in an EV, especially w/ 400 lbs of torque.

Marco! You guys are practically in my back yard :) Hope your Vacation lasts into next week. It's been extra cloudy and rainy. Should be better starting tomorrow, and back to normal next week.

Congrats for seeing how cool these little cars are. I recently picked up a 2016 with only 11K miles and it only has 327 ft lbs of torque, which is still more than my 1980 Grand Am 301 V8, 1983 Cross Fire Injection Trans Am 305 V8 and 1999 Ford Taurus SE DOHC V6. It also has the fast charge option and will charge to 80% typically around 15mins. Now that the weather has warmed up I am seeing typically 100+ miles of range. Here in Pittsburgh PA I average 5.5 miles per Kwh which includes some highway at 60-65. It is amazing how loaded these cars come. I wanted an EV but I wanted a small package (but not a Smart thank you), with a low cost and this car is it. I enjoy leaving the SUVs, cars/trucks with loud performance exhaust at stop lights damn the range....lol. I'm looking for a Mini EV to poke into a little stoplight action as I think these two would be a pretty good match along with the larger BMW i3. Looking forward to your further reviews and testing! Enjoy!

The 500 EV was definitely a compliance car. Sergio Marchionne didn't even want people to buy them because it lost them money.

In Canada we got a lot of the California compliance cars, including the spark EV.

You didn't mention that with CCS this car takes between 10-12 minutes to charge to 95%. That is insanely fast. You can get a 60% charge in 5-6 minutes. That makes it practical for medium long trips too.

It's my car! I've had this car for a year now and really enjoy driving it. I would obviously like more range but it is so efficient and cheap to drive. I average 5-6 mi/kWh in the summer, pretty good. If you're looking for a great commuter car this is definitely one I would recommend. The range indicator changes depending on how you are driving it and does so pretty quickly. I've seen it change from 30 miles of range estimated down to 7-8 miles of range after only a mile or two because I started driving up a very steep mountain road. It recognizes that you are using a lot more energy and lets you know how it will effect your range I find it to be pretty accurate if your driving conditions stay the same. I'm excited to see them push it to it's limits.

My wife and I bought a 2016 last December. It is FUN to drive, peppy, fast and CHEAP to drive.

Have a 2016 "high end" Spark EV, same color with pleather seats ans CCS Quick Charge . I Always get over 4 mi/KWH. Usually do more than 6 mi/KWH in NYC traffic. So far maintenance costs have been less than $50 total (wiper blades, windshield fluid and cabin filter) Paid 9K in 2019, With New York's Con Edison Smart Charge Rewards program, I've been getting more back in cash rewards than I pay for the electricity I use. Can't say that about my ICE vehicles with thier $50+ fill ups. I love my silent hot hatch !

Elegantly engineered. Simply one awesome car that holds up even today. I just wish it had more range and faster charging which seems to be the Bain of electrics. Eventually I can see the majority of cars being electric. But for that to happen we need a metric ton of charging stations installed everywhere.

Ok and i thought my 300 Torque Wagon is a Sleeper.. 400 sounds like a lot of fun.

this car would be perfect for a majority of city dwellers and students. 90 miles is more than enough for the average daily commute to work/school/grocery. And if they have their own garage for charging, it's nearly a no-cost automobile to own. Give it a better looking body and cheap price (relative to all other EVs, domestic and foreign) and it would probably sell pretty well.

Just caught the price you paid. That sounds like a great deal!

Very curious to see if you can further harness all that power. If I owned that car as you gentlemen do I would experiment with disconnecting wheel speed sensors and if that didn’t work hunt for any driveline vehicle speed sensors. I’m sure there are some other avenues to take as well.

Because of this video. I bought mine used. It's serving its purpose for 16miles one way to work. It does what I intended it to do. Fun car for sure.

GM should have given a free E Spark to every large pickup/suv buyer. That would get their CAFE numbers up!

For those thinking that 80 miles of range is not a lot, well this was supposed to be a city car not a cross country tourer, and 90% of the people would have no problem with 80 miles of range for daily use around town. With DC fast charging you can even gain 80% of that back in less than 20 minutes, 30 minutes will get you a full charge.

I have the 2015 model. It's still pretty fast for what it is. I just wish it was all wheel drive. edit- the thing that sucks about the range is that you just can't rely on chargers to go for a longer distance drive. Some of them can be broken or non functional and if that is the only charger for miles you can get stuck pretty fast.

That's a lot of torque, I drove an all electric nero at a dealership and I thought that was torquey, but only had 180 ft lb.

Had a 2015 for a year and a half until it was totaled in an accident. Hated the lousy stereo. The seats could be more supportive. Nevertheless, it was very efficient, reliable, and fun to drive. Loved the car.

I have a Bolt EUV and love it, but I would still try to find one of these if I had the money. Zipping around to the grocery store would probably be even funner with such a small car.

I know someone who had one. Lots of burnouts. Definitely one of the most overlooked EV’s because of its low range and being a Spark.

I have one of these, and it's been really good to me! Definitely an underrated car. GM might not make the most reliable gasoline cars in the world, but they do know how to make electric ones well. Because they're simpler to build I guess. The Bolt is another example of a reliable electric car. I've seen people choose those over Tesla's, despite it's age.

It would be safe to say that they won’t be driving this car home.

Love it! I had a 2015 Spark EV for about 1.5 years and 10k miles before upgrading to the MINI Cooper SE. Interestingly, the 2015 had similar wheel torque to the 2014 because it had 327 ft-lbs and 3.87:1 vs 400 ft-lbs and 3.1:1. I managed to find one with CCS in Utah and towed it back to Colorado. They’re certainly a bit spartan inside, but such fun city cars.

Nope to the power output. Check the gearing btwn 2014 and 15/16.

What a surprise to see you in my backyard in the car I too yearned for after test driving a new one in 2016 in Maryland and being told I can’t buy the car because I live in Delaware??? This country has some really strange laws. I too have been searching for a used one, but seem rare on the East Coast. Enjoy Marco, I know I always do. I would be willing to drive your Spark EV home to Colorado for you…as long as you don’t mind the bald tires by the time I get there?

10:09 - No one cares about the pasty legs. It's the sandals that worry us 😁

Since I bought mine 2 months ago I have driven it 1,300 miles at a cost of $29 in electricity. At the cost of Gas here today $2.89 a gallon that is like getting 130 miles to a gallon.

First thing I thought was "this would be a great road trip vlog.". Then I realized it would take 25 days to get to CO from FL in this and said "no." Fun little car for around town, but that is about it.

Definitely a hidden gem specially if i didnt know that car even existed ! sad gm at the time didnt keep the ev1 cars alive ! they would have got better range with the newer nmh batterys !

I had a friend in college who had one of these and it was quite the burnout machine

Had this car for a 3 year lease. AMAZING car!

I would love that I drive about 15 miles round trip so 82 mile range is perfect!!

I have a Ford Focus Electric and would highly recommend any of these first gen EVs

Cute! I wonder if someone has made a tuning kit like you had on Tweety Bird?!

Yes they are very very cool, from what i know they had some buy backs, the range disappears mysteriously, issues with battery, other than that very nice cute car

I was just in Virginia, contemplating if I bought a SparkEV there would it be possible to drive it back to Arkansas. Using the Charge point app I figured there were only 2 or 3 spans that would be impossible. But if you use B roads and drive 30mph...maybe? :-) Excited to see you finally got one. Maybe now I'll convince my wife to let me get one.

I almost bought one of those. Very hard to find for sure. I ended up getting a i3s bev. You need. More i3 content btw…

i'm trading my Veloster N in for more than I paid and getting a used Spark EV. Gonna save a lot of money and buy call options.

My mom has a blue 2016 Spark. I have a red 2015 Tesla Model S. As weird as it sounds, I love driving her Spark every bit as much as I enjoy driving my Tesla. Perhaps it is because her Spark was my first EV experience (I got my used Model S later). Whatever the reason, I do know that the first time I drove it (the Spark), I immediately knew that I would never enjoy driving an ICE vehicle ever again.

I BOUGHT MINE A FEW MONTHS AGO, SAME YEAR SAME COLOR, 53K MILLES FOR $5500. SUPER FUN, AND I DRIVE IT FROM LA TO LAS VEGAS. YES ITS POSIBLE BUT PAINFULL. LOT OF FUN THO.

I wonder if there are any options to upgrade the battery when it fails.

Roman wearing shorts is what would make this video sponge-worthy (if ya know, ya know). :-) FWIW, the car reminds me of the short lived Toyota iQ (or was it a Scion)?.

This is funny... I just happen to be looking for one of these... Thanks!

Had a Fit EV from honda, not sure if they actually sold any or just leased them... the only EV I had that I regularly exceeded the estimated range

400 ft/lbs of torque wowzer. Hitch that baby up lolz.

The holy grail of electric cars is one that works for our modern lives.

I like that little golf cart!

Little cars like this can be a lot of fun. Cheap and cheerful! I test drove a new Spark back in 2014. Just a regular gas version. I really liked the interior. The colorful inserts and upholstery were neat. I opted for the Mirage, but that's a whole other story. I wonder, do EVs that utilize strong regenerative braking automatically put on the brake lights when you let off the throttle without using the brake pedal, since the cars slow down so quickly? That's a concern of mine. Getting rear-ended and the guy who hits from behind complaining my brake lights never came on.

I had one of those, and it was a blast!

Cool car I wish we had cheap electric cars in Australia

What’s up from Florida!

I thought I had seen a private shop/dealer in Denver that specializes in used hybrid/EVs

I find it interesting that partially because of your review, I bought a BMW i3 REx, and at least two in one of my EV groups have the Sparks! Tommy, at least it’s not lemon yellow! Or are you into the pastels now! LOL! Looking forward to your testing.

I think this is a great series.

Very curious to see this thing go with performance tires on it. I had no idea these things packed that much torque in there . . .

Did you guys sell the i3? Or are there more videos coming?

I would love to see you guys buy a Chevy Bolt and do a long term review of it.

Do you stop this car with your feet!? 😂😂 damn it’s so small I need it for me son.

Just bought me a 2016 Spark EV 2 months ago. Even it has 327lbft of torque. It’s a blast to drive. Had it shipped from Oregon to Tennessee.

In EV (and all cars) is really important to know the wheels torque, so is really important to know the gear ratios. 400 lbs-ft is not the same at the wheels with a 3:1 gear ratio vs a crawler with a 40:1 gear ratio (just for extreme comparison). Greetings, interesting buy. (Edit : and tire size).

I think Tommy should visit SCG Glickenhause and visit where the Boot is manufacturered.

Someone's gotta take it to a track and do a 1/4 mile now lol

I think for a seasoned citizen who knows little or nothing about car maintenance and dose minimal driving this is a perfect car.

Congrats. 🎊🔥💙Great vacation spot. 🔥💙

All these cars need is an aftermarket battery with slightly more range under $10k. It'll save them from the landfill after GM decides to stop replacing their batteries

LFP batteries. What is the current degradation on it? My dad has the LG setup and still gets 90 miles running around east TN with quite a bit of degradation. Prices are also increasing on these vehicles.

I'm late to the party with these comments but I echo the other Spark owners with their affection for the little EV. I've had a 2016 version since 2019. With it's DC fast charge option I can pretty much go where I want as long as I follow the route of a charging network. Hopefully we'll get more charging infrastructure in the near future. For me the Spark EV is in a sweet spot for power and battery size. If the battery was bigger the car would have more range but be too heavy. The current performance then couldn't be matched by the stock motor, so it wouldn't be as peppy. When I first looked at the specs of this car on paper I thought some of the the choices were odd. For example, the 3.3kw charger - why so small? Once I bought it and started driving it, everything made sense. Level 2 charge times for this battery pack are completely reasonable at 3.3kw. 5 hours from 10% to 100% on 220V. My habit is to charge at 30% so 3 hours usually does it. A bigger charger would have been more expensive with no big time advantage, particularly if you also have the DC fast charge option. I'm genuinely impressed at what the engineering team achieved in converting the Spark to electric. It's the most well thought out conversion of an ICE subcompact to electric that I've seen. Creature comforts are lacking, infotainment system is marginal and now outdated and the interior is all cheap materials galore BUT it's fun to drive and dead reliable.

It’s so freaking annoying, an ad always pops right when the excitement in the video hits, in this case during the acceleration. It’s aggravating!

What about a battery upgrade to give more range ?

I personally think my Fiat 500e is the most underrated EV. 😬 SUPER NICE leather interior on the Fiat heavy solid construction.

I drove one of those before buying a C-MAX Energi. Does yours have a loud whine as you accelerate? The one I test drove would have made you deaf!

No wrap. I love the colour. Cool car.

Yo, I’ve got family in Marco island!