2. GM EV1
The GM EV1 was a groundbreaking all-electric car introduced in the late 1990s, decades before electric vehicles became mainstream. With its sleek design and zero-emissions powertrain, the EV1 captured imaginations and proved that electric driving was possible—long before Tesla’s rise.
Yet, the EV1’s story ended in controversy: GM recalled the leased cars and most were destroyed, fueling conspiracy theories and public outcry. Its abrupt demise remains a flashpoint in debates over the future of electric mobility. NPR