A little-known electric vehicle prototype from the 1990s boasted an impressive range that could have rivaled a modern Tesla Model S, according to new analysis. The vehicle, developed by a major automaker, featured advanced battery technology for its time, offering a driving distance that would have been competitive even by today’s standards. Engineers at the time struggled with weight and efficiency challenges that remain relevant in EV development decades later. The discovery highlights how close early electric innovation came to overcoming some of today’s lingering hurdles in long-range electric mobility.
This EV Prototype From The '90s Had Almost Enough Range To Beat A New Tesla Model S Yahoo Autos