Nissan Altra EV (1998)
The Altra EV was a variant of the R'nessa minivan in Japan converted to battery-electric power. Approximately 200 Altras were produced from 1998-2002. They were used primarily as fleet vehicles for electric utility companies. The Altra was the first production vehicle to use lithium-ion batteries. Altra had a top speed of about 75 mph and a maximum estimated range of 120 miles (city) on a five-hour 200V paddle induction charge. Read more.