Get Your Car Knowledge Batteries Fully Charged With Our Electric Car Quiz
Written by Vasilii Kulev
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Over the last few years, electric cars have gone from something that’s seen mostly in sci-fi movies, to a reality that’s taking over. Most automakers have started manufacturing EVs and some even plan to switch to EV production entirely. How well do you know the future? Take our quiz to find out!
Analyzing today’s car market you come to understand that two segments have come to dominate the industry in terms of hype and attention: SUVs and electric cars. While SUVs have been around for decades, EV cars are the children of the industry. However, their impact is already huge.
With Tesla currently leading and other companies trying to compete with them, the EVs of this decade are seen as the origins of true electric cars that will continue to live on. While that’s true, there are plenty of vintage EV cars that nowadays are forgotten. This quiz will test your knowledge about both the new and the old. Are you ready to test yourself? Lose no time and take our quiz.
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Vasilii KulevVasilii Kulev is a digital marketing specialist during business hours and a trivia writer in his spare time. His areas of interest range from cars and music to science, history, and food. Whenever he's not busy writing quizzes, you can catch him at the local used records store or the newest craft beer bar. He also wrote this entire bio himself in third person.
Electric Car Quiz Questions
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Question 1
This car is an electrified economy hatchback from the mid '70s inspired by the desire to stay ahead of the Oil Crisis which sent fuel prices to crazy levels. Can you name it?
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AVW Elektro-Golf 1
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BFord Ranger EV
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CToyota RAV4 EV
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DGeneral Motors EV1
VW Elektro-Golf 1
The Elektro-Golf 1 was first produced in 1976 and it was based on a Mk1 Gold. It featured a flat 96V - acid battery under the rear seats and a 20 hp electric motor. The Golf could hit a top speed of 62 mph and drive for a range of around 30 miles.
Question 2
This car is the German automaker's first attempt at making an electric car. And they succeeded at that. The car ticks all the boxes of what one would expect from an electric luxury SUV. What's its name?
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AXpeng P7
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BAudi E-Tron
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CVenturi Fetish
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DVolkswagen Up
Audi E-Tron
Developed with Porsche's help, the Audi E-Tron is spacious, filled with technology, comfort, and amazing suspension. It features a 95 kWh battery with a range of 249 miles paired with an 800-volt charging system that gets it from zero to 80 percent in 20 minutes.
Question 3
This is the first mass-market electric vehicle ever launched. Introduced in 2011, this car has sold more units than any other EV in history. Can you guess its name?
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ARayttle E28
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BTesla Model S
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CTesla Model X
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DNissan Leaf
Nissan Leaf
The Nissan Leaf is the one best-selling EV vehicle in the world. That's because of its technology. Nissan always aims to bring forth the newest features for each generation, which is why such a tiny hatchback has remained fun and efficient to own.
Question 4
This car features sporty handling, comfortable seats, a great cabin, and so far excellent crash test ratings. Can you name it?
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AHyundai Kona Electric
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BPeugeot iOn
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CPolestar 2
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DNissan Leaf
Hyundai Kona Electric
The Hyundai Kona Electric was introduced as a result of the massive success of the gas-powered Kona in 2018. It featured a 134-hp motor with a 180 mile range, or a 201 hp motor with a 278 miles range. Considering its price, it's one of the most favorable EVs of the 2020s.
Question 5
Not many people have heard of this car. However, it's more proof of how amazing Japanese cars can be. Can you name it?
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AAspark Owl
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BJaguar I-Pace
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CGenovation GXE
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DTesla Model X
Aspark Owl
When it launched in 2018, the Aspark Owl was the fastest production EV ever. It has a power output of 1,150 horsepower, and a top speed of 249 mph. It can reach 60mph in only 1.9 seconds. Absolutely crazy!
Question 6
Out with the old and in with the new! this car is a sort of a crossover-SUV combo with all the design elements one would expect in a modern EV. Can you name it?
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ALightning GT
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BLightyear One
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CJaguar I Pace
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DKia Soul EV
Jaguar I Pace
Jaguar has always been at the forefront of the automotive industry when it comes to new technology. It's not a surprise that the I-Pace is such a successful car. It takes 4.5 seconds to reach 60mph and has a top speed of 124 miles.
Question 7
This car was one of GM's earliest attempts at an electric car concept. It came to life in 1966 and it featured a 115 hp electric motor and a 532 V silver-zinc battery. Can you name it?
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AGeneral Motors EV1
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BSmart fortwo ED
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CChevrolet Electrovair II
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DGlobal Electric Motorcars
Chevrolet Electrovair II
Electrovair was Chevrolet's second attempt at an electric vehicle. And as the name suggests, the attempt involved taking a Corvair and turning it into an EV. the Electrovair II had a top speed of 60 mph and an estimated range between 40-80 miles.
Question 8
This car is a Corvette-based electric car that held the fastest street-legal electric record when it launched. It uses a C6 body, but everything else is new. Can you name it?
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AGenovation GXE
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BZAP Xebra
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CMitsubishi i MiEV
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DRenault Zoe
Genovation GXE
The Genovation GXE draws its power from a 60-kWh battery cranking out 800 horsepower and 718 pound-feet of torque, almost twice as the gas-powered Corvette. It can reach 60mph in under three seconds.
Question 9
An electric car from the '60s might seem ahead of its time, but decades earlier, in the '40s, a company that would be part of Nissan's origins made one. Can you name it?
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ATAMA E4S-47
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BPeugeot 106 électrique
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CToyota RAV4 EV
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DFord Ranger EV
TAMA E4S-47
The Tokyo Electric Car Company was founded in 1947 by an aircraft company. Immediately, it rolled out the TAMA E4S-47, which was a shockingly good attempt at an EV. It had a top speed of 25 mph and a 40-mile range.
Question 10
This car replaced its predecessor's lackluster hybrid powertrain with quite powerful electric motors which truly transformed the car. What's its name?
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AKia Niro EV
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BMercedes-Benz EQC
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CMitsubishi i-MiEV
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DNIO ES8
Kia Niro EV
The Kia Niro has a range of 239 miles, which makes it one of the electric vehicles with the longest range. Thanks to its standard SAE combo charger the car charges from zero to 80% in under one hour. Overall, it's a great choice for any EV fan.
Question 11
Weird? Yes. Crazy? Truly. Introduced at the 1972, this car was manufactured by an Italian design company. Can you name it?
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AZagato Zele
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BAudi e-tron 55
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CCitroën ë-C4
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DKona Electric
Zagato Zele
The Zagato Zele wasn't a well-received car, but after the oil crisis in 1973, the small electric car started to make sense. It was built on the chassis of the Fiat 500 and 124 and it featured four 12V batteries and a top speed of 25 mph.
Question 12
This car is part of Volvo's subsidiary company. It shares its fundamental architecture with the Volvo XC40, but all the tech-features and 402-horsepower make it unrecognizable from any Volvo, ever! Can you name it?
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APeugeot iOn
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BECOmove QBeak
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CNIO EC6
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DPolestar 2
Polestar 2
When Volvo founded Polestar, it wanted it to become affordable and environmentally friendly. The Polestar 2 is that and more. It comes with a 78 kWh battery pack with 300 miles of range and a high charging speed.
Question 13
This car debuted in 2011, and is a super-fast electric hypercar way ahead of its time. It was built by a small Croatian company and when it launched it was the fastest EV ever.
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AAston Martin Rapide E
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BGenovation GXE
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CRimac Concept One
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DNio EP9
Rimac Concept One
The Rimac Concept One, when launched, was so ahead of its time. It had a 90-kWh battery pack with a range of 310 miles and a power output of 1224 horsepower. It can reach 62mph in only 2.5 seconds. But, unfortunately, one costs $1 million.
Question 14
This incredibly strange car was a concept designed by the legendary Richard Teague. It was released in 1967 and it carried wild features such as inflatable seats, regenerative braking and a top speed of 50mph. Can you name it?
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ACleanova
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BKia Soul EV
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CAMC Amitron
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DModec
AMC Amitron
The AMC Amitron was one of the craziest electric car concepts ever made. It could reach a top speed of 50mph and a range of 150 miles using two different types of batteries. Maybe it couldn't achieve its goals in terms of productions, but as a concept car, it was truly out of this world.
Question 15
Unfortunately, this cute EV wasn't successful, but nevertheless it predicted the market demand in the upcoming years. It was powered by an 8 hp electric motor and only 120 of them were built. Do you know its name?
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ASmart fortwo ED
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BChevrolet Bolt
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CEnfield 8000
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DTata Tigor EV
Enfield 8000
The Enfield 8000 was manufactured by a British company owned by a Greek businessman, Giannis Goulandris. It had a claimed range of 50 miles and unfortunately, because of its mechanical problems, it never became successful.
Question 16
Porsche has a long reputation for making some of the industry's most iconic cars. It also didn't disappoint with its first attempt at an electric car. Do you know how much horsepower the Turbo S version has?
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A330 hp
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B1000 hp
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C540 hp
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D751 hp
751 hp
The Taycan comes with standard all-wheel-drive, an amazing infotainment screen that controls everything, leather seats and an advanced safety system. The Turbo S version has a 93.4 kWh battery pack that produced 751 horsepower.
Question 17
The Spark-Renault SRT_01E is a Formula E racer built to dominante and become the fastest electric racing car in the world. Its chassis was built by Dalara and it's equipped with the same motor as in the McLaren P1. Do you know its top speed?
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A100 mph
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B134 mph
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C220 mph
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D140 mph
140 mph
The Spark-Renault SRT_01E could hit 62 mph in under 3 seconds and had a top speed of 140 mph, making it one of the fastest cars in the EV segment. To hit such high speeds, the car features a gearbox from Hewland and tires from Michelin.
Question 18
When thinking about the '60s in America, everyone imagines glitz, glamour, big chromes and enormous engines. However, this small EV made it onto the road in the early '60s. Can you name it?
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AHonda EV Plus
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BBaker Electric
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CGeneral Motors EV1
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DHenney Kilowatt
Henney Kilowatt
The Henney Kilowatt was produced from 1958 to 1960. It was the first transistor-based electric car outfitted with modern hydraulic brakes. Surprisingly, the Kilowatt wasn't fully American, and was made as a French Renault Dauphine turned electric.
Question 19
The Tesla Model S Plaid is one of the most capable electric vehicles. To this day, it's the fastest-accelerating production car. How much horsepower does it have?
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A1100 hp
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B800 hp
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C400 hp
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D700 hp
1100 hp
Just recently Elon Musk has announced a new model of the Tesla S Plaid, one that has 1100 horsepower and a range of 520 miles. The model also comes with a new interior which is known for its aircraft style yoke instead of the standard steering wheel.
Question 20
This car was made during the chaos of WWII. With fuel being under rationing in France, this company, which already had worked on electric cars before, developed this one to face the crisis. Can you name it?
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ARenault Zoe
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BPeugeot 106 électrique
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CPeugeot VLV
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DREVAi
Peugeot VLV
Peugeot has a long history of electric cars. They produced some as far back as 1902. So when the fuel crisis hit during WWII, they began working on the VLV. It made it to market in 1941 and surprisingly it was good enough.
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