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The EV1 Was GM’s First Modern EV. This Retro Review Shows How Far We've Come

American auto giant General Motors has had some troubles ramping up the production of its modern electric cars, but with those troubles finally sorted, it’s churning out more and more battery-powered cars every day.

Models like the Chevrolet Silverado EV, Cadillac Lyriq and Chevrolet Equinox EV offer over 300 miles of range on a full charge, are quite plush inside and can be had for monthly fees that are sometimes comparable or even lower than their gas-powered counterparts when factoring in the $7,500 tax credit. But with more and more EVs roaming the streets, it’s easy to forget where the industry stood almost three decades ago.

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