From Autoweek · Mark Vaughn · · 1m 20s
Honda Civic EV That Inspired Tesla Roadster For Sale
1994 Honda Civic EV, built by AC Propulsion co-founder Alan Cocconi, is for sale after inspiring Tesla Roadster.
In brief
1994 Honda Civic EV, built by AC Propulsion co-founder Alan Cocconi, is for sale after inspiring Tesla Roadster. AC Propulsion's 1994 Honda Civic EV, which achieved 81 mpg and inspired Tesla Roadster, is now for sale in Southern California. Originally reported by Autoweek.
AC Propulsion's 1994 Civic EV
The 1994 Honda Civic EV was built by AC Propulsion co-founder Alan Cocconi to test high-tech electric vehicle components.
Achieved 81 mpg
Cocconi's Civic EV was the only vehicle presented at a government-sponsored event that achieved 81 mpg.
Inspired Tesla Roadster
The Civic EV's design influenced entrepreneur Martin Eberhart to build the original Tesla Roadster before Elon Musk joined.
81 mpg performance
The Civic EV achieved 81 mpg and was described as a powerful electric vehicle with 200 hp and torque available at 1 rpm.
Now for sale
AC Propulsion CEO Tom Gage is selling the 1994 Civic EV after it was forgotten in Southern California for decades.
No battery or controller
The Civic EV has no battery, needs a controller, and all dashboard components have been removed.
Historical significance
The Civic EV is a key piece of electric vehicle history that inspired the Tesla Roadster and is now available for a collector.
The takeaway
AC Propulsion's 1994 Honda Civic EV, which achieved 81 mpg and inspired Tesla Roadster, is now for sale in Southern California.
