General Motors will be following up the release of the plug-in hybrid Chevy Volt with an all-new fully electric car designed for urban driving.

The car, known as the Chevy Spark, will be available in select markets beginning in 2013, though the only announced territory so far is California. The Spark EV is an electric version of the urban commuter car available in numerous territories worldwide — and sometimes known as the Daewoo Matiz.

"The Spark EV offers customers living in urban areas who have predictable driving patterns or short commutes an all-electric option," Jim Federico, global vehicle chief engineer for electric vehicles at Chevrolet, explained.

"It complements Chevrolet's growing range of electrified vehicles, including the Volt extended-range EV and the 2013 Malibu Eco with eAssist technology."

Details about the vehicle's range, pricing, and availability were not announced.

The Spark EV will be powered by advanced nanophosphate lithium-ion battery packs provided by Massachusetts-based A123 Systems.