First, let's have a quick history lesson. Back in 1996, GM created the first mass-produced electric car of the modern era, and the first passenger car to be branded as GM rather than one of the umbrella company's brands. It was available through limited lease-only agreements in select cities and states. The end of the EV1 was controversial, and GM was accused at length of self-sabotaging the project. GM didn't offer lessees the option to buy and simply repossessed the cars so they could be destroyed. A few were donated overseas, but only one remained intact for donation to the Smithsonian in the US. Despite its unceremonious demise, it's the precursor to the Chevy Volt and Bolt.