An EV from 1910

[DiscoMick]

So it seems EVs aren't such a new thing after all.
The motor museum in Wynyard in Tasmania, where we are today, contains a beautiful example of a 1910 Waverley Coupe, with a 50 mile range.
Remarkably, this car has NOT been restored, but is in beautiful original condition, and driven regularly at rallies.
Just a lovely machine.
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[John_D4]

We haven’t really progressed much in 110 years!

[Red90]

Is it not common knowledge that electric cars were very common as the start of the car era? You guys need to study history more.

[Homestar]

Is it not common knowledge that electric cars were very common as the start of the car era? You guys need to study history more.

Indeed, they were quite popular for a while until petrol became more widely available and the battery tech of the day didn’t have a chance after that unfortunately.

[Bigbjorn]

Those of you old enough to remember Walt Disney comic books would remember that Grandma Duck drove a Detroit Electric. Giltrap's museum on the Gold Coast had one.