Featured An EV1 Goes Private

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by El Dobro, Nov 7, 2025.

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  1. DavidA

    DavidA Prius owner since July 2009

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    In fact, GM has decided to support their effort for restoration. This is a story that continues.
     
    #21 DavidA, Mar 14, 2026 at 3:06 AM
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  2. El Dobro

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    They did a complete 180 on the EV1.
     
    #22 El Dobro, Mar 14, 2026 at 7:15 AM
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    El Dobro A Member

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    Here we go, Part 2.
     
    #23 El Dobro, Mar 15, 2026 at 9:52 AM
  4. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    After 25 years, battery and power switching technology has moved way forward. It would make more sense to get a salvage, recent EV or EV kit. Then they can add a J1772, CSS-1, or even NACS.

    keep the shell but make it practical again.

    Bob Wilson
     
    #24 bwilson4web, Mar 15, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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    Other than a couple of Uber low production concept cars - or a model S equipped with an aero kit - EV1 is pretty much the crown for low drag CD (0.19). So yea - keep that body config!
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    #25 hill, Mar 15, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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