The CitiCar is a car produced from 1974 to 1977 by Sebring, Florida–based Sebring-Vanguard, Inc. After being bought out by Commuter Vehicles, Inc, Sebring-Vanguard produced the similar Comuta-Car and Comuta-Van from 1979 to 1982.

Sep 9, 2021 · Yes, it was ugly and underpowered, but the CitiCar was a successful EV built by a start-up that came out of nowhere, back when Elon Musk was three years old. It was the best-selling electric car...

When people think of electric cars as glorified golf carts, the CitiCar may be what they have in mind. Brought out in the mid-1970s, during the height of the oil crisis, the CitiCar could top...

Oct 12, 2021 · This was the CitiCar, a car built in Florida by Sebring-Vanguard, that became something of a cult icon among car enthusiasts. It was aimed at biting a bit of an electric city car, but it sadly never really took off. The CitiCar can trace its roots back to the 1970 fuel crisis.

Nov 11, 2011 · Yet, the enduring image of electric cars for many people is this 1975 Sebring Vanguard Citicar. Even in its heyday, the Citicar wasn’t exactly attractive or exciting to drive. Its speed topped out below 40 miles per hour.

This is a 1975 Sebring-Vanguard CitiCar. It's electric. It's silly. I love it.Follow Kyle, the owner of this CitiCar, on social mediaInstagram @fellerfactory...

Sep 19, 2013 · With only eight six-volt deep-cycle batteries on board, the CitiCar boasted a range of 35 miles and a top speed of around 35 mph. Today, the CitiCar is cherished by collectors, as 1976 CitCar...

The CitiCar was an electric car produced between 1974 and 1977 by a U.S. company called Sebring-Vanguard, Inc., based in Sebring, Florida. It was the first attempt at producing a modern-day electric car until the arrival of Tesla.

Sep 24, 2024 · Explore the captivating journey of the 1976 Sebring-Vanguard CitiCar, an electric microcar that defined an era with its unique design and eco-friendly ethos.

Recognizing a niche market, Robert G. Beaumont founded a company called Sebring-Vanguard in Sebring, Florida with the purpose of building an electric vehicle named the CitiCar. Designed in collaboration with Jim Muir, the small wedge-shaped electric vehicle had an overall length of 95.9 inches, a width of 55 inches, and stood 60 inches tall.