However, the early electric vehicles had several limitations. They were often heavy, had limited range, and required frequent recharging. The batteries were also expensive and not very efficient, which made electric vehicles less competitive with gasoline-powered vehicles.

Post-WWII (1940s-1960s)

Following World ⇪ II×, the United States saw a resurgence of interest in electric vehicles, particularly in the automotive industry. In 1948, General Motors (GM) introduced the first production electric vehicle, the GM Electric Dream, which was a modified version of the Chevrolet Styleline sedan. The vehicle had a range of about 80 miles (130 km) on a single charge.