GM brings pioneering EV for display at Test Track at EPCOT
2026-11-02
General Motors put an electric vehicle on the road long before "EV" was an everyday part of the automotive conversation.
Thirty years ago, the first deliveries of the GM EV1 took place, marking the first chapter in a story of electric innovation. The vehicle served as a radical experiment that pioneered crucial technologies—like heat-pump climate control and advanced battery management—and laid the groundwork for the modern EVs that make up one of every four vehicles sold around the world today.
Celebrating at Test Track: 30 Years of EV
To celebrate this 30th anniversary and share a rich history with the public, GM has brought one of its earliest electric milestones to the Test Track presented by General Motors at EPCOT, the 1990 Impact concept.
From now through mid-December 2026, guests have a rare, up-close look at the breakthrough 1990s technology that sparked the automaker's journey toward an electric future.
Serving as the display's centerpiece, the Impact proved an electric future was possible. As one of the first modern, purpose-built electric vehicles from a major automaker, the Impact was a critical learning tool that shaped the final production version of the EV1.
A Continuous Line of Innovation
Having the Impact on display Test Track bridges the gap between GM's first electric milestones and its broad portfolio of EVs on the road right now.
The radical, experimental spirit that brought the Impact and EV1 to life in the 1990s is the exact same spirit driving the company forward today. From advanced software-defined vehicles and AI integration, to battery chemistry breakthroughs, advancements in hands-free tech and new driver experiences, the innovation is on a continuous line.
This vehicle is more than an artifact; it is a testament to GM’s relentless drive to push boundaries. The Impact and EV1 proved that an electric future was possible. Today, GM is making that future a reality.
General Motors put an electric vehicle on the road long before "EV" was an everyday part of the automotive conversation.
Thirty years ago, the first deliveries of the GM EV1 took place, marking the first chapter in a story of electric innovation. The vehicle served as a radical experiment that pioneered crucial technologies—like heat-pump climate control and advanced battery management—and laid the groundwork for the modern EVs that make up one of every four vehicles sold around the world today.
Celebrating at Test Track: 30 Years of EV
To celebrate this 30th anniversary and share a rich history with the public, GM has brought one of its earliest electric milestones to the Test Track presented by General Motors at EPCOT, the 1990 Impact concept.
From now through mid-December 2026, guests have a rare, up-close look at the breakthrough 1990s technology that sparked the automaker's journey toward an electric future.
Serving as the display's centerpiece, the Impact proved an electric future was possible. As one of the first modern, purpose-built electric vehicles from a major automaker, the Impact was a critical learning tool that shaped the final production version of the EV1.
A Continuous Line of Innovation
Having the Impact on display at Test Track bridges the gap between GM's first electric milestones and its broad portfolio of EVs on the road right now.
The radical, experimental spirit that brought the Impact and EV1 to life in the 1990s is the exact same spirit driving the company forward today. From advanced software-defined vehicles and AI integration, to battery chemistry breakthroughs, to advancements in hands-free tech and new driver experiences, the innovation is on a continuous line.
This vehicle is more than an artifact; it is a testament to GM’s relentless drive to push boundaries. The Impact and EV1 proved that an electric future was possible. Today, GM is making that future a reality.
