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Tesla Roadster (First Generation)
The first highway legal serial production all-electric car to use lithium-ion battery cells and the first electric vehicle to travel more than 320 kilometres (200 miles) per charge. Released in 2008.
Nissan Leaf
Introduced in 2010, this vehicle became one of the world's all time best-selling highway-capable electric cars with its affordable pricing and practical range.
Chevrolet Volt
Not a pure electric vehicle, but a plug-in hybrid that was released in 2010 and originally offered a combined electric and gasoline range of over 379 miles (610 km).
BMW i3
Launched in 2013, this vehicle introduced carbon-fiber reinforced polymer to improve the vehicle's energy consumption.
Tesla Model S
Unveiled in 2012, this model set the benchmark for long-range electric vehicles with its high performance and luxury features.
Renault Zoe
A compact electric car introduced by a French manufacturer in 2012, known for its urban practicality and relatively affordable price.
Tesla Model X
Introduced in 2015, known for its distinctive falcon-wing doors and being one of the first electric SUVs.
Chevrolet Bolt EV
Released in 2017, it was the first affordable all-electric car to offer an EPA-estimated range of 238 miles (383 km).
Jaguar I-PACE
Debuted in 2018, this is the first electric SUV from a British manufacturer, blending sporty performance with SUV practicality.
Audi e-tron
Released in 2019, Audi's first fully electric mass production model offers a tech-forward interior and all-wheel drive.
Porsche Taycan
Introduced in 2019, this high-performance electric vehicle demonstrates the potential for combining luxury with electric power.
Rivian R1T
Released in 2021, this is the first all-electric pickup truck from an American automaker, with impressive off-road capabilities.
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Debuting in 2020, this electric SUV brings the Mustang name into the electric vehicle sector with unique styling and strong performance metrics.
Lucid Air
Introduced in 2021, it is a luxury electric sedan that promises high range and exceptionally fast charging capabilities.
Volkswagen ID.4
Volkswagen's first all-electric SUV launched in 2021, aiming to bring electric mobility to the mainstream with a balance of range, performance, and price.
Tesla Cybertruck
Unveiled in 2019 as Tesla's foray into the electric pickup truck market, with a unique futuristic design and armor-like exterior.
Fisker Karma
In 2011, this luxury plug-in hybrid sports sedan was introduced as one of the world's first production plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
GMC Hummer EV
Revealed in 2020, this electric truck revives an iconic nameplate with zero emissions and heavy-duty capability.
Mercedes-Benz EQC
Launched in 2019, it is the first Mercedes-Benz under the EQ brand, entering the luxury electric compact SUV segment.
BYD e6
This all-electric MPV from a Chinese manufacturer was introduced in 2010, with a focus on taxi and fleet use, and is known for its large battery capacity.
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