1) Suppress the vacuum pump / compressor noise when applying the brakes. Ruins the 'silence' of the car. I try to tell everyone its so quiet, then they hear bzzzzzzzzzz... then I have to explain well....
2) Yes, heater is terribly inefficient. I lose 20 miles with it set to 65.
3) Traction...
Didn't see $6000 in NJ. Was not reflected in Lease price either. But we have no EV Sales Tax in NJ, so that helped.
Leased FFE with Leather, $0 out of pocket, 36 months, 10500 miles, $280 a month. I think its a great deal.
Derek
Never bothered to drive a Spark either... what is the point? It could have 300hp and I am not driving that thing, and its too small to be useful around town. And looks weird...
I think the biggest competition may be the upcoming eGolf, depending on price and range. But its the only other...
Interesting article. Having seen all these cars recently and just leasing a FFE last week, there is no comparison. The FFE is like a luxury car inside and out. I would never, NEVER drive the Spark due to its cheap interior and dorky looks. Everyone remarks how nice the exterior and interior...