Movie
Who Killed the Electric Car?
20061h 32m7.2 / 10
A lack of consumer confidence... or conspiracy?
In 1996, electric cars began to appear on roads all over California. They were quiet and fast, produced no exhaust, and ran without gasoline... Ten years later, these cars were destroyed.
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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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Synopsis
In 1996, electric cars began to appear on roads all over California. They were quiet and fast, produced no exhaust, and ran without gasoline... Ten years later, these cars were destroyed.
More about Who Killed the Electric Car?
Cast
Martin SheenSelf - Narrator (voice)
Mel GibsonSelfChelsea SextonSelf
Tom HanksSelf (archive footage)Reverend GadgetSelf
Ed Begley Jr.SelfCredits
- Directed by
- Chris Paine
- Written by
- Chris Paine
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Collection
- Electric Car Collection
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $1.7M
Production
- Plinyminor
Electric EntertainmentUnited States- Papercut Films
Themes
automobile industryenergy supply
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