A rare GM EV1 saved from the crusher is going to be driveable again
6 days ago
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- #electric-vehicles
- #restoration
- The GM EV1 was a pioneering electric vehicle in the 1990s, demonstrating the viability of battery-electric cars.
- GM only leased the EV1 and later crushed most of them, preventing ownership and reactivation.
- A unique EV1 (VIN #278) was legally acquired and is being restored by a team on YouTube.
- The restoration involves replacing missing parts with components from the Chevy S10 Electric and installing a modern LFP battery pack.
- The goal is to have the EV1 driving by November 14, 2026, marking the 30th anniversary of its launch.
- The project is documented by the 'Electrek Garage' YouTube channel, which has no connection to the Electrek website.