{"id":276,"date":"2025-01-28T20:48:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T21:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sacueta.com\/?p=276"},"modified":"2025-01-30T13:53:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T13:53:51","slug":"chevrolet-spark-returns-as-a-rebadged-chinese-ev-for-south-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sacueta.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/28\/chevrolet-spark-returns-as-a-rebadged-chinese-ev-for-south-america\/","title":{"rendered":"Chevrolet Spark Returns As A Rebadged Chinese EV For South America"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/sacueta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chevrolet-Spark-EUV-main-2s-1024x576-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul>\n<li>Chevrolet unveiled the new Spark EUV during a special event in Brazil.<\/li>\n<li>The electric SUV is essentially a rebadged Baojun Yep Plus from China.<\/li>\n<li>It will likely share the same specs, offering an affordable price tag.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/chevrolet\/\">Chevrolet<\/a> has found a clever (read: cost-effective) way to make the most of its SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture by rebadging one of China&rsquo;s most charming EVs, the Baojun Yep Plus. This fully electric urban SUV made an unexpected debut during a special event celebrating Chevrolet&rsquo;s 100th anniversary in the Brazilian market.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The new model, set to be sold in Brazil as the Chevrolet Spark EUV, is essentially a Baojun Yep Plus with a Chevy badge stuck on the grille&mdash;no other major changes to speak of. Despite sharing a name and compact proportions, the Spark EUV has absolutely nothing in common with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2017\/02\/chevy-reportedly-discontinues-spark-ev\/\">Spark EV<\/a>, Chevrolet&rsquo;s short-lived electric hatchback sold in select states in the US from 2013 to 2017 before being phased out for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/chevrolet-bolt\/\">Bolt<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2024\/04\/12-year-old-chevrolet-trailblazer-receives-another-facelift-in-brazil\/\">12-Year Old Chevrolet Trailblazer Receives Another Facelift In Brazil<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While GM hasn&rsquo;t revealed the full specs or a launch timeline for the Spark EUV, the announcement did come with a broader promise: the company plans to introduce 10 new models to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/brazil\/\">Brazilian market<\/a> by 2025, with five of them categorized as &ldquo;major&rdquo; launches. The Spark EUV, given its potential appeal and positioning, is likely one of the more significant additions.<\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-organic\"><\/div>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Baojun-Yep-Plus-profile.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" Chevrolet Spark Returns As A Rebadged Chinese EV For South America\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1406\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Baojun-Yep-Plus-profile-1024x576.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><figcaption>Baojun Yep Plus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Baojun-Yep-Plus-interior.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" Chevrolet Spark Returns As A Rebadged Chinese EV For South America\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1407\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Baojun-Yep-Plus-interior-1024x576.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>Based on the dimensions of the Baojun Yep Plus at 3,996 mm (157.3 inches) long with a 2,560 mm (100.8 inches) wheelbase, the Spark EUV will take the crown as Chevrolet&rsquo;s smallest offering. While the Baojun Yep Plus lineup includes a five-door version, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2023\/02\/baojun-yep-might-be-your-new-ev-crush-from-china\/\">a three-door variant<\/a>, and even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2023\/05\/baojun-yep-pickup-is-the-two-door-ev-micro-truck-you-didnt-know-you-wanted\/\">a pickup concept<\/a>, it&rsquo;s unclear if Chevrolet plans to bring any of these alternative body styles to the Brazilian market alongside the rebadged model.<\/p>\n<p>Chances are that the Spark EUV will borrow its powertrain directly from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/china\">Chinese-spec<\/a> Baojun Yep Plus, which features a rear-mounted electric motor delivering 101 hp (75 kW \/ 102 PS) and a 41.9 kWh battery pack. This setup offers a respectable 401 km (249 miles) of range on China&rsquo;s CLTC cycle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2023\/02\/china-developed-2024-chevrolet-aveo-unveiled-in-mexico\/\">China-Made 2024 Chevrolet Aveo Unveiled In Mexico<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Inside, the Baojun Yep Plus features a modern digital cockpit with dual 10.2-inch displays and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) developed by none other than drone-maker DJI. The addition of an extra set of doors and a roomier four-seat cabin makes the Yep Plus significantly more practical than its smaller sibling, broadening its appeal to a wider range of buyers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Perhaps the most compelling aspect of this tiny off-roader is its affordability. While Chevrolet hasn&rsquo;t revealed Brazilian pricing yet, the identical Baojun Yep Plus starts at just &yen;93,800 (around $12,900) in China.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In addition to unveiling the Chevrolet Spark EUV, the company also announced a 100th Anniversary Special Series trim for the Onix, Tracker, and S10, an exclusive lineup designed specifically for the Brazilian market.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> Our lead photo shows a Baojun Yep Plus with a photoshopped Chevrolet badge. Official images of the Spark EUV haven&rsquo;t been released yet, but the model did make its debut at the recent event, as seen in the video below.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chevrolet unveiled the new Spark EUV during a special event in Brazil. The electric SUV is essentially a rebadged Baojun Yep Plus from China. 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