GM EV1
It is without question that the GM EV1 was one of the most influential cars of a decade. The EV1 was the first consumer electric vehicle, one that you could get at your local Chevrolet dealership. It wasn’t the most stylish car on the road and wasn’t necessarily fun to drive (via Car & Driver).
But for the environmentally conscious consumer, the EV1 sparked a revolution. It was the car that showed consumers that an electric car was feasible. GM also famously got in trouble for demolishing all the EV1 models when the leases were up. There wouldn’t be a Tesla or Rivian without the EV1.