How many miles can a Chevy Spark go up to?
Gas-powered Spark models typically travel roughly 260–340 miles on a full tank, depending on driving conditions and year; the all-electric Spark EV is rated for about 82 miles per full charge. Actual range varies with factors like driving style, temperature, and terrain.
Gas-powered Chevy Spark range
The gasoline Spark uses a relatively small fuel tank and modest fuel economy by full-size-car standards. Below are typical figures you can expect in everyday driving.
- Tank capacity: about 9.0 gallons
- Estimated fuel economy (typical ranges): roughly 29–30 mpg city, 37–38 mpg highway, 32–33 mpg combined
- Estimated range per tank (varies by driving):
- City driving: about 260–270 miles
- Highway driving: about 340–360 miles
- Combined driving: about 290–300 miles - Note: Real-world range depends on model year, transmission, trim, and how you drive
In standard mixed-use driving, most owners report a practical, real-world range near the 300-mile mark per tank, with highway trips delivering the longest per-tank miles under favorable conditions.
Chevrolet Spark EV range
The Spark EV is a fully electric variant with a different calculation: range is measured per charge rather than per tank. Official figures reflect miles achievable on a single charge under test conditions.
- EPA-estimated range: about 82 miles per full charge
- Battery capacity: approximately 21.4 kWh
- MPGe: around 119 MPGe combined (city/highway varies by drive mode and conditions)
- Real-world range: can be higher or lower depending on temperature, climate control use, and driving style
For daily urban commuting, the Spark EV’s range is typically sufficient for many users, provided charging opportunities are available and driving is kept efficient.
Factors that influence range
Several variables can swing actual miles per tank or per charge. Understanding these helps explain why numbers vary from one trip to the next.
- Driving style: aggressive acceleration and high speeds reduce efficiency
- Temperature and climate control: heating or cooling substantially impacts energy use
- Terrain and load: hills, wind resistance, and extra weight lower range
- Vehicle condition: tire pressure and maintenance affect economy
Owners who optimize these factors can often push the practical range closer to the upper end of the published figures, especially on long highway drives for the gasoline Spark or careful, energy-conscious driving for the Spark EV.
Bottom line and summary
For the gas-powered Chevy Spark, plan on roughly 260–340 miles per tank depending on conditions, with a typical mixed-driving range near 300 miles. For the Spark EV, expect around 82 miles per charge, varying with temperature and charging opportunities. Across both formats, the best way to maximize range is to drive smoothly, maintain proper tire pressure, and minimize climate-control use on long trips.
