Propulsion & electronics
Body & chassis
Suspension
Steering
Braking
Wheels & tires
Safety
Comfort & convenience
* Range varies with driving style, terrain, temperature, accessories. Specs sourced from TZEV Beata Collection.
Explore the history, specifications, and legacy of the General Motors EV1.
Technical specifications and performance details of the EV1.
* Range varies with driving style, terrain, temperature, accessories. Specs sourced from TZEV Beata Collection.
Original advertisements, promotional materials, and marketing campaigns.
You don't need a key to get into the EV1 or to start it. Just enter your personal identification number.
Intelligent software constantly monitors driving conditions, engaging traction control or anti-lock brakes to help avoid hazardous situations.
Dual airbags are standard. So are side-impact protection, daytime running lamps, crumple zones and a host of other safety features intended to give drivers peace of mind.
The EV1's chargers and charge port are listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL has helped generations of Americans learn how to use electricity and appliances safely.
Documentaries, commercials, and video about the EV1. Explore the full video library.
Key moments in the EV1's history from concept to cultural legacy.
Press coverage, articles, and media reports about the EV1 throughout its history.
Photographs, images, and visual documentation of the EV1.
1997 EV1 exterior paint options and factory codes.
The 1997 EV1 was listed with three exterior colors, each with a GM option code and WA paint code.
Registry of known EV1 vehicles by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
The EV1 uses a standardized 17-character Vehicle Identification Number that encodes information about origin, series, safety equipment, motor, model year, assembly plant, and production sequence.
Note: Position 9 is the check digit and is used to validate the VIN mathematically.
The example shown is a 1997 EV1 format VIN using model year code V and Lansing plant identifier O.
Historical VIN registry compiled by Tom Dowling (Revised 8/15/1999)
Comprehensive registry of EV1 locations and ownership
Browse an archived copy of the official GM EV1 website as it appeared in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The site includes specs, features, charging guides, news, and more from when the EV1 was in production.