- If we consider the Chevrolet Volt as classified as an electric vehicle (in spite of being equipped also of a gasoline

   engine providing a range extender function), USA and more particularly Chevrolet appear at the top position

   of electric vehicles, just ahead of Japan and its Nissan Leaf.

- On 27th November, Chevrolet introduced the Electric Spark ahead of the Los Angeles International Auto Show.

   This model is planned to be put on the market on next summer.

   According to GM, it is expected to have among the best EV battery range in its segment and be the first electric

   vehicle to offer SAE Combo DC Fast Charging capability, enabling the Spark EV to reach 80-percent battery charge

   in just 20 minutes. It will be priced under $25 000 with tax incentives. There is no information so far about

   the location where the Spark will be assembled. The petrol version is built in South Korea. 

   The drive unit and motor will be assembled of U.S. and globally sourced parts at GM’s White Marsh, Md., 

   manufacturing facility, and the first time a U.S. automaker has built both a complete electric motor and drive unit

   for a modern electric vehicle in the United States.