General Motors EV1 - Wikipedia
Within a year of the EV1's release, leasing programs were also launched in various other American states. Produced in two short generations, the EV1 featured a lightweight aluminum frame and a …
Driving the future, then and now: The story of the EV1 - MSN
The car was a GM EV1, the first modern electric vehicle from General Motors, something that had never been auctioned before. A private collector scooped up the little green EV, and in ...
The Only GM EV1 Ever Legally Sold Is Already Being Restored
Nov 21, 2025 · This EV1 that narrowly escaped GM's crusher decades ago recently sold for $104,000, and work has already begun to restore it to glory.
How many GM EV1s still exist, and do any of them still run?
Dec 5, 2022 · One EV1 fan claims there are as many as 180 EV1s, though some of those may be concept, demonstration, or show cars still owned by GM, and some of that number may have been …
GM EV1 Restoration Brings a Forgotten Electric Pioneer Back Into the ...
1 day ago · Few vehicles in modern automotive history stir up as much curiosity, debate, and what-if speculation as the GM EV1. Long before today’s flood of electric crossovers, luxury sedans, and high ...
GM Will Help Rebuild EV1 V212: Video
2 days ago · General Motors is assisting with the restoration of EV1 V212, an historic, all-electric production vehicle following its sale to a group of EV enthusiasts.
What happened to the General Motors EV1? : NPR
Dec 6, 2024 · The General Motors EV1 pioneered technology you can still find in electric vehicles today. Just over 1,000 were built, and the cars were only available for lease in a few states.
The True Story of the EV1: Innovation Crushed by GM
Feb 20, 2026 · Innovation in the automotive industry has often faced obstacles, but few stories are as compelling as the rise and fall of the EV1 electric car. The EV1, developed by General Motors (GM), …
The Wild True Story Behind The Only GM EV1 Ever Publicly Sold, And ...
Oct 30, 2025 · The EV1 was the first mass-produced electric car to be offered to the public, but it was only available in Southern states like California and Arizona, as cold weather would’ve zapped the …
GM Restores Historic EV1 Prototype Marking 30 Years of EV Innovation
1 day ago · General Motors (GM) has revived the legacy of its historic EV1 electric vehicle through the restoration of a rare prototype.