The history of electric cars dates back to the 19th century, with early prototypes emerging in the 1830s, credited to inventors like Robert Anderson and Thomas Davenport. By the late 1800s, electric vehicles (EVs) gained popularity, with models like the 1890s Electrobat and vehicles from companies like Baker Electric competing with steam and gasoline cars. Their quiet operation, ease of use, and lack of emissions made them a favorite, especially in urban areas.          However, by the 1920s, improved internal combustion engines, cheap gasoline, and mass production (e.g., Ford’s Model T) pushed EVs into obscurity. Interest revived in the 1970s amid oil crises, leading to experimental models like GM’s EV1 in the 1990s. The modern era took off in the 2000s, driven by advances in battery technology, environmental concerns, and pioneers like Tesla, with EVs now a key part of the shift toward sustainable transportation.