USA EV Comparison: BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah vs Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) for as low as $8989, while the Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh (2013-2014) begins at $4499.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh
Years of Production 2017-2018 2013-2014
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Germany South Korea
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability EU, USA USA
Price USA (Used) $8989 $4499
GCC Score 5.1 4.1

Range and Efficiency

The BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh (2013-2014).

Property BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh
Range (EPA) 114 mi 82 mi
Range (GCC) 124 mi 78 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 33.2 kWh 21.4 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 27.2 kWh 20 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 21.9 kWh/100 mi 25.6 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 4.56 mi/kWh 3.9 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.3 5.2

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 50 kW.

The BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.4 kW, whereas the Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh (2013-2014) is limited to 3.3 kW.

Property BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.4 kW 3.3 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 50 kW 50 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 4 2.6

Performance

The BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) is rear-wheel drive, while the Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh (2013-2014) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh
Drive Type RWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 125 kW 105 kW
Motor Power (hp) 168 hp 140 hp
Motor Torque 184 lb-ft 400 lb-ft
0-60 mph 7.2 s 7.5 s
Top Speed 93 mph 90 mph
Performance Score 3.2 3.6

Dimensions

The BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh (2013-2014).

The BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh
Length 157.9 in 146.5 in
Width (with Mirrors) 80.3 in - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 69.9 in 64 in
Height 62.9 in 62.6 in
Wheelbase 101.2 in 93.5 in

Cargo and Towing

The Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh (2013-2014) features a larger trunk, but the BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.

Property BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh
Number of Seats 4 4
Curb Weight 2961 lb 2989 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 9.2 ft3 9.6 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 38.8 ft3 23.4 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 4.3 4.2
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