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Bouquet, Garcin & Schivre
Automobile manufacturer based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, founded in 18981
The Bouquet, Garcin & Schivre (also known as the BGS) was a French electric car manufactured between 1899 and 1906. It could cover up to 60 miles (97 km) on one charge of its 770-pound (349 kg) battery pack; its top speed was 15 mph (24 km/h).2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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The Bouquet, Garcin & Schivre (also known as the BGS) was a French electric car manufactured between 1899 and 1906. It could cover up to 60 miles (97 km) on one charge of its 770-pound (349 kg) battery pack; its top speed was 15 mph (24 km/h).2
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