General Motors EV1

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NameGeneral Motors EV1
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ManufacturerGeneral Motors Source
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Retrieved At2026-11-05
TransmissionSingle-speed reduction integrated with motor and differential Source
DimensionsWheelbase: 98.9 in (2,510 mm) [ 1 ]; Length: 169.7 in (4,310 mm) [ 1 ]; Width: 69.5 in (1,770 mm) [ 1 ]; Height: 50.5 in (1,280 mm) [ 1 ] Source

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PowertrainTransmissionSingle-speed reduction integrated with motor and differentialSource
PowertrainBattery16.5–18.7 kWh lead–acid 26.4 kWh nickel–metal hydride (NiMH)Source
PowertrainPlug-in charging6.6 kW Magne Charge inductive converterSource
DimensionsWheelbase98.9 in (2,510 mm) [ 1 ]Source
DimensionsLength169.7 in (4,310 mm) [ 1 ]Source
DimensionsWidth69.5 in (1,770 mm) [ 1 ]Source
DimensionsHeight50.5 in (1,280 mm) [ 1 ]Source
DimensionsCurb weight3,086 lb (1,400 kg) with lead–acid batteries 2,908 lb (1,319 kg) with NiMH batteriesSource
Platforms Transmissions Hybrids VehiclesEnginesI3 Family 0 SGE E-Turbo I4 Family 0 SGE Family 1 MGE Family II Ecotec V6 High Feature Gen V V8 Gen V Gemini V8Source

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General Motors EV1—
Overview—
ManufacturerGeneral Motors
Production1996–1999
Model years1997 (Gen I): 660 units 1999 (Gen II): 457 units
AssemblyUnited States: Lansing, Michigan ( Lansing Craft Center )
Body and chassis—
ClassSubcompact car
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutTransverse front-motor, front-wheel drive
Powertrain—
Electric motorThree-phase alternating current induction motor with IGBT power inverter
TransmissionSingle-speed reduction integrated with motor and differential
Battery16.5–18.7 kWh lead–acid 26.4 kWh nickel–metal hydride (NiMH)
Electric rangeEPA , revised to 2019 procedure: • Lead–acid: 55 mi (89 km) • NiMH: 105 mi (169 km) EPA, original 1999 procedure: • Lead–acid: 78 mi (126 km) • NiMH: 142 mi (228 km)
Plug-in charging6.6 kW Magne Charge inductive converter
Dimensions—
Wheelbase98.9 in (2,510 mm) [ 1 ]
Length169.7 in (4,310 mm) [ 1 ]
Width69.5 in (1,770 mm) [ 1 ]
Height50.5 in (1,280 mm) [ 1 ]
Curb weight3,086 lb (1,400 kg) with lead–acid batteries 2,908 lb (1,319 kg) with NiMH batteries

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Vehicle brandsBuick Cadillac Chevrolet GMC Denali Hummer—
Service brandsACDelco Chevrolet Performance Dexron GM Certified Service GM Defense GM Financial OnStar—
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Products, technologiesPlatforms Transmissions Hybrids Vehicles Engines I3 Family 0 SGE E-Turbo I4 Family 0 SGE Family 1 MGE Family II Ecotec V6 High Feature Gen V V8 Gen V Gemini V8 Electric EV1 BEV2 Ultium BEV3—
Platforms Transmissions Hybrids Vehicles——
EnginesI3 Family 0 SGE E-Turbo I4 Family 0 SGE Family 1 MGE Family II Ecotec V6 High Feature Gen V V8 Gen V Gemini V8—
ElectricEV1 BEV2 Ultium BEV3—
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FacilitiesGM Building (Broadway) GM Building (Detroit) GM Building (Manhattan) GM Technical Center GM Proving Grounds Factories (list) Renaissance Center Hudson's Detroit General Motors Research Laboratory—
PeopleWilliam C. Durant (Founder) Mary Barra Alfred P. Sloan Tim Solso Rick Wagoner—
SponsorshipWorld of Motion Test Track (1999–2012, 2025–present, under all of GM; 2012–2024 under Chevrolet)—
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Platforms Transmissions Hybrids Vehicles—
EnginesI3 Family 0 SGE E-Turbo I4 Family 0 SGE Family 1 MGE Family II Ecotec V6 High Feature Gen V V8 Gen V Gemini V8
ElectricEV1 BEV2 Ultium BEV3

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ManufacturerGeneral Motors
Last sourced2026-11-05

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