# GEM history / evolution year by year

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**Created:** [May 4, 2018, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-history-evolution-year-by-year/13667 "2018-05-04T12:54:52Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 6, 2018, 3:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-history-evolution-year-by-year/13667/2 "2018-05-06T03:07:06Z")

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Well, not as many experts here chiming in as I hoped.

Called a few GEM specialists and salvage yards and got this:

**General groupings**  
1999-2004 Generation 1  
2005-2015 Generation 2  
2016- Now Generation 3

**Generation Details:**  
**_1999-2004 Generation 1_**  
-2000 - Upgraded from 48 volt to 72 volt system  
**_2005-2015 Generation 2_**  
-New suspension system  
-Front disc brakes added  
-Polaris bought GEM from Chrysler in 2012:  
\*2013 - improvements to fit and finish begin  
\*2014 - T5 controller introduced  
_ **2016 - now Generation 3** _  
-Complete new body style  
-48 Volt system

Please add or expand any info you may have.

Since final verdict on the Generation 3 is not out yet, it appears the 2014 and 2015 are the ideal GEMs to purchase used

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