2015 Chevrolet Spark EV Owner Manual - Page 7

ELECTRIC POWER Factors that Impact Range Your driving style plays a large role in the efficiency and range of the vehicle. Avoid rapid acceleration or deceleration to help maximize energy efficiency and range. Electric range is maximized at 50 mph and below. Higher speeds use more energy and significantly reduce electric range. Hilly terrain also is less efficient than driving on flat surfaces. Avoid hilly routes when possible to maximize electric range. In hot or cold temperatures, the electric driving range may be lower due to higher energy use. Optimal energy efficiency is achieved with the climate controls turned off. Use the heated seat feature instead of the climate controls to use less energy. Remote Start Preconditioning Use remote start to heat or cool the interior when the vehicle is plugged in to maximize electric range. Total Vehicle Range The battery gauge displays the battery charge level. The number next to the gauge displays the current estimate of how far the vehicle can be driven before recharging the vehicle. The enhanced battery gauge provides an estimate of the minimum and maximum range the vehicle can be driven before charging. The displayed electric range is a projection based on past vehicle performance and charge level. The displayed range will change based on current driving style and climate settings. Efficiency Gauge Press the CONFIG button to select an instrument cluster display configuration showing the efficiency gauge. While driving, try to keep the spinning ball green and in the center of the gauge. The ball will turn yellow and move up or down during inefficient acceleration or aggressive braking. The ball stops spinning when the vehicle stops. How the Spark EV works See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual. 7