A/W: Spark EV best EPA rated 2014 car

[kevm14]

http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/ch ... kings-2014

That's something. I like everything I've read about the Spark, including its affordability.

[Bob]

http://www.autonews.com/article/2015012 ... o-maryland

Now for sale in Maryland!

On a side note, I saw a ICE Spark on the road the other day and I must say that car is tiny. It appears to be significantly smaller than the Leaf. It might still be a fun car to commute with due to the punchier performance than its peers, but not so practical for hauling people.

[kevm14]

It's a quick little shoe though (the EV one).

[kevm14]

“The Spark EV has been one of the most well-received electric vehicles in the industry," said Steve Majoros, Chevy's director of car marketing, in a statement. "Customer demand helped make the decision to expand its availability to Maryland.”

Maryland? That's the next state of peak demand? I mean I guess it's less surprising than if the state was, say, Texas...

[Bob]

When Toyota rolled out the Prius Plug In in some random states, Maryland was also on that list. Not sure why...

[Bob]

http://www.autonews.com/article/2015041 ... /150419951

$139 a month with no money down! Too bad it's still only available in select states.

[kevm14]

Man.

Low gas prices are a bitch

So is denial.

Chevy spokeswoman Annalisa Bluhm said lower fuel prices are not a factor in the price cut and added incentives. She said Chevy wants to reach more customers.

[Bob]

I think it's easy for Tesla to claim that low fuel prices haven't impacted sales, but it's clear that low fuel prices have impacted the low end of the EV market. I would love to pick up one of these cheap leases that I see advertised on the 500e, Spark, or even the i3. Unfortunately, not many of them are available in NC.