In the late 90s GM created one of the greatest electric cars ever built.
Then they recalled it, collected it, and crushed nearly every single one.
Drivers protested.
Owners chained themselves to fences.
And decades later, customers still talk about it like it happened last week.
Why?
Because the EV1 did not just disappear.
It left a scar.
This week we explore the story behind one of the most shocking moments in automotive history and how that moment still shapes the way customers think about EVs today.
Inside this episode
• What happened to the EV1
• Why Big Oil, battery patents, and politics all collided
• How early EV decisions created modern fear
• Why customers still hesitate in the dealership
• The real reason EV conversations feel emotional
• How to handle EV mistrust with empathy and clarity
This is not a technology episode.
This is a trust episode.
If you work in a dealership, this one matters.
It explains why customers are so cautious, why myths spread so fast, and what you can do to help people feel safe when talking about EVs.
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