EV1 Technical Specifications

The EV1 is the first modern, mass-produced, ground-up electric vehicle (EV) in the world. While General Motors set out to create the best electric vehicle, the resulting product is also the best engineered small car in GM history. Dozens of patents were registered in the conception of the EV1 (then called the Impact), and many of the technologies have been put to use in other GM products available today and planned for the future.

EV1 Specifications (Gen II):

Body type: Two door, two seat coupe

Drivetrain: liquid-cooled , three-phase AC induction motor and propulsion inverter

Horsepower: 137

Torque: 1209 ft/lbs at front axle

Batteries: 26 Propulsion batteries– either Valve-Regulated Lead Acid (PbA) made by Panasonic or Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) made by Ovonic, and one 12v accessory battery

Charging System: Inductively coupled Hughes Magnecharger. Using a 220-volt, 30-amp circuit, the EV1 charges in an average time of 3-4 hours (PbA) or 6-8 hours (NiMH)

Range: Approximately 80-120 miles (PbA) or 140-160 miles (NiMH) depending on driving conditions, ambient temperatures and primarily, your right foot!

Trunk Space: 10 cubic feet

Length: 169.8 inches

Width: 69.3 inches

Height: 50.5 inches

Wheelbase:  98.9 inches

Curb Weight: 2970 pounds

Drag Coefficient: 0.19

Energy-Efficient Features:

Rigid welded and bonded aluminum alloy body structure

Polymer body panels

Electric motor-driven heat pump

Electrohydraulic speed-sensitive power steering

Electrohydraulic braking system with blended regenerative braking

Tire pressure monitoring system

Self-sealing, low-rolling resistance Michelin (P175/65/R14) tires and aluminum wheels– together, the wheel and tire weighed 8 pounds.

Standard Features:

Double wishbone front suspension

Bucket seats

AM-FM-CD Audio System

Electriclear windshield and solar glass

Duel-power outside mirrors, side door defoggers, daytime running lamps

Cruise control, power windows and door locks

Keypad door entry and start (no key needed for either)

Remote release for trunk

Duel Airbags

Four-wheel anti-lock brakes

Traction control