Home Green Cars 7 : Battery Powered Cars 7.12 United States 7.12.4 Chevrolet Chevrolet: Environmentally Friendly / Green Cars 7.12.4.  Chevrolet About 500 Chevrolet Electric S-10 vehicles were produced between 1997 and 1999.  The S-10 EV was powered by a 114hp, three-phase, AC induction motor. The lead acid power pack consisted of 27 batteries. In 1998, lighter weight NiMH batteries were also available. The car had a max range of  60 miles (96 km) and a top speed of 70mph (112 kph).       [ Back ]