This was one of the first all electric vehicles to become available, before the byd electric car and the popularity of electric car conversions. The EV1 electric car was produced by General motors, and they were available for lease from 1996 until 2003. Many celebrities in California signed leases, and these vehicles quickly became popular. The cars included two seats, a sporty look that was appealing, and could travel one hundred and twenty miles on a single charge. Even though GM put a sticker price on the car, it was never sold but only leased. GM determined this was the best option so that control could be maintained by the automaker. By 2003 it was decided that this vehicle was no longer a good idea, and the cars were recalled to be scrapped.
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