Who Killed the Electric Car

Who Killed the Electric Car? is a documentary feature film investigating the events leading to the destruction of many electric vehicles.

Who Killed the Electric Car? is a documentary feature film that investigates the events leading to the destruction of thousands of electric vehicles. The film was the third highest-grossing theatrical documentary of 2006.  Through interviews and narrative, the film paints a picture of an industrial culture whose aversion to change and reliance on oil may be deeper than its ability to embrace ready solutions. Who Killed the Electric Car? and Chris Paine were nominated by the Writer's Guild for Best Documentary of 2006. The film also received nominations from the Broadcast Critics Awards and the Environmental Media Awards for Best Documentary of 2006. The film won the audience award at the Canberra International Film Festival and won a special jury prize at the Mountain Film Festival. Who Killed the Electric Car? was premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2006 before its release by Sony Pictures to critical acclaim in 100 U.S. markets. It was written and directed by Chris Paine.