Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model S Standard Range 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 Tesla Model S Standard Range (2019-2020) for as low as €34900, while the Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh (2013-2014) was never offered for sale in Europe.

The Tesla Model S Standard Range (2019-2020) is a Liftback, whereas the Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh (2013-2014) is a Hatchback.

Property Tesla Model S Standard Range Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh
Years of Production 2019-2020 2013-2014
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Netherlands, USA South Korea
Body Style Liftback Hatchback
Market Availability EU, USA USA
Price Europe (Used) €34900 - Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score 6.9 4.1

Range and Efficiency

While the Tesla Model S Standard Range (2019-2020) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh (2013-2014).

Property Tesla Model S Standard Range Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh
Range (EPA) 462 km 132 km
Range (WLTP) 456 km - Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC) 413 km 125 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 75 kWh 21.4 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 72.5 kWh 20 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 17.6 kWh/100 km 16 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.7 km/kWh 6.25 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.2 5.2

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model S Standard Range (2019-2020) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 100 kW, while the Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh (2013-2014) maxes out at 50 kW.

The Tesla Model S Standard Range (2019-2020) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 16.5 kW, whereas the Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh (2013-2014) is limited to 3.3 kW.

Property Tesla Model S Standard Range Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 16.5 kW 3.3 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 50 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes) CCS Type 1
Charging Score 6.5 2.6

Performance

The Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh (2013-2014) is front-wheel drive, while the Tesla Model S Standard Range (2019-2020) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Tesla Model S Standard Range (2019-2020) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Tesla Model S Standard Range Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh
Drive Type AWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), IM (rear) PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 398 kW 105 kW
Motor Power (hp) 534 hp 140 hp
Motor Torque 755 Nm 542 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.2 s 7.8 s
Top Speed 250 km/h 145 km/h
Performance Score 6.8 3.5

Dimensions

The Tesla Model S Standard Range (2019-2020) is longer and wider, but the Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh (2013-2014) is taller.

The Tesla Model S Standard Range (2019-2020) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Tesla Model S Standard Range Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh
Length 4970 mm 3721 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2189 mm - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1964 mm 1626 mm
Height 1445 mm 1590 mm
Wheelbase 2960 mm 2375 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model S Standard Range (2019-2020) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model S Standard Range (2019-2020), but the Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh (2013-2014) doesn’t have one.

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.

Property Tesla Model S Standard Range Chevrolet Spark EV 21 kWh
Number of Seats 5 4
Curb Weight 2183 kg 1356 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 745 l 273 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1645 l 663 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 60 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.5 4.2
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