Hungarian engineer Ányos
Jedlik creates first model car
propelled by a small electric
motor

First set of small-scale EVs introduced in Europe and US

French physicist Gaston Planté invents rechargeable lead-acid storage battery, bettered by Camille Faure

William Morrison, an American inventor, creates the first practical EV. However, it lacked range

Mass-produced petrol-powered cars make EVs impractical. Their lack of range, the recharging process and also their cost goes against them

Oil Crisis and record high crude oil prices prompt companies to start looking at alternative fuels for cars

Hybrids enter the market. Interest in EVs revives.

Countries begin incentivising EV adoption; more new models emerge.

The prospect of greener policies leads a handful of manufacturers to begin EV-only companies, and this spurs the EV development race once again.

Fast charging tech and better batteries change the game. Governments the world over, including India, announce deadline to move to completely EV-based private transport.