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7.2 / 10(207 votes)IMDb20061h 32m$1.7M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Who Killed the Electric Car?

“A lack of consumer confidence... or conspiracy?”

Synopsis

In 1996, electric cars began to appear on roads all over California. They were quiet and fast, produced no exhaust, and ran without gasoline... Ten years later, these cars were destroyed.

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Who Killed The Electric Car?

Type: Trailer • Published 2006-05-23

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Sundance Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

August 4, 2006

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.68x ROI)

Production Budget

$1M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$1.7M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.68x

+$679K net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $1MWorldwide: $1.7M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Chris Paine
Screenplay & Story
Chris Paine
Original Title
Who Killed the Electric Car?
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, French, Hungarian
Runtime
1h 32m
Production Budget
$1M
Worldwide Gross
$1.7M
Production Studios
Plinyminor, Electric Entertainment, Papercut Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Chris Paine

Screenplay & Story

Chris Paine

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Chris Paine

Director

Chris Paine

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Frequently Asked Questions About Who Killed the Electric Car?

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Who Killed the Electric Car? about?

In 1996, electric cars began to appear on roads all over California. They were quiet and fast, produced no exhaust, and ran without gasoline... Ten years later, these cars were destroyed.

Who directed Who Killed the Electric Car??

Who Killed the Electric Car? was directed by Chris Paine.

Who stars in Who Killed the Electric Car??

The principal cast of Who Killed the Electric Car? includes Martin Sheen, Mel Gibson, Chelsea Sexton, Tom Hanks, Reverend Gadget.

When was Who Killed the Electric Car? released and how long is it?

Who Killed the Electric Car? was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.

What was the box office and production budget of Who Killed the Electric Car??

Who Killed the Electric Car? had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $1.7M at the worldwide box office (1.68 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).