Surprising History of the Electric Car

Where would be without the advent of the first electric motor and car? Living in the dark ages, that’s where! Since the early 1800s there have been men creating and perfecting an elect
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41. They Had to Start Somewhere

They Had to Start Somewhere

Hard to believe, but this is the first electric ‘car’ invented and created by Hungarian inventor Anyos Jedlik in 1828. It was a tiny model but his invention gave way to future attempts which are still being perfected. How about a road trip?

42. Electric Stroller Car

Electric Stroller Car

Created in 1888, this is the first 4-wheeled electric carriage. Looking more like a stroller than car or carriage, it was invented by German-born engineer Andreas Flocken. We think he was inspired by baby buggies.

43. The Electric Car Has Come A Long Way

The Electric Car Has Come A Long Way

Where would we be without the advent of the first electric motor and car? Living in the dark ages, that’s where! Since the early 1800s there have been men creating and perfecting an electric motor and they came up with some interesting ‘cars’! Today, electric cars are becoming more of a necessity and reality to offset our dependence on foreign oil, prevent air pollution and save the consumer money in the end. See how far and forward-thinking these vehicles have come.

44. They Had to Start Somewhere

They Had to Start Somewhere

Hard to believe, but this is the first electric ‘car’ invented and created by Hungarian inventor Anyos Jedlik in 1828. It was a tiny model but his invention gave way to future attempts which are still being perfected. How about a road trip?

45. Electric Stroller Car

Electric Stroller Car

Created in 1888, this is the first 4-wheeled electric carriage. Looking more like a stroller than car or carriage, it was invented by German-born engineer Andreas Flocken. We think he was inspired by baby buggies.