CitiCar: America's Post-War Electric Pioneer
from Classics in Motion-A Deep Dive Hosted by Kristo Cairns
The CitiCar was a small, wedge-shaped electric runabout produced by Sebring-Vanguard starting in 1974, designed largely in response to the 1973 Oil Crisis. This battery-powered two-passenger vehicle was highly basic, constructed with a tubular aluminum frame and an ABS plastic body. Early models featured limited performance, typically offering top speeds under 40 mph and a range of about 40 miles, suitable for local commuting. Including its successor, the Comuta-Car, approximately 4,400 units were sold. The CitiCar held the title of the best-selling electric car in the United States after WWII until 2011.
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