Chevy Spark Starting Production Soon

General Motors Co. said today it plans to introduce a pure electric version of the Chevrolet Spark minicar in select U.S. markets.

The Spark EV is an electric version of the upcoming 2013 Spark minicar that will be slotted below the subcompact Sonic in Chevrolet's U.S. product lineup.

The Spark is expected to go on sale in the U.S. market in late 2012, after the launch of the redesigned mid-sized Malibu sedan, the company said in a statement. GM officials indicated the Spark EV would go on sale in 2013.

"Our global demo fleets continue to provide insight into the needs of electric vehicle customers living in urban environments," Federico said. "The Spark EV is another step in Chevrolet's plan to provide customers with a variety of electrification solutions to address the lifestyle and transportation needs of people around the world."

GM will provide an estimated range for the Spark EV closer to launch. The automaker did not say where the Spark for the U.S. market will be assembled.

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