Q&A: Who Made the 1st Electric Car?

The first EV is generally credited to a Scottish inventor, but there are several details around that and possible contenders as well.
Aaron Turpen
Posted by August 3, 2022

So who made the first electric vehicle (EV)? That’s the question for today’s Q&A. The first EV is generally credited to a Scottish inventor, but there are several details around that and possible contenders as well.

Aaron Turpen
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An automotive enthusiast for most of his adult life, Aaron has worked in and around the industry in many ways. He is an accredited member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP), the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA), the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA), and freelances as a writer and journalist around the Web and in print. You can find his portfolio at AaronOnAutos.com.