A Century-Old EV Outranged the Original Nissan Leaf—But There's a Catch

A remarkable electric vehicle from a century ago has been revealed to have boasted a driving range that surpasses the first-generation Nissan Leaf. This antique EV, which predates the modern EV era by roughly 100 years, was surprisingly advanced for its time. However, there’s a significant trade-off: its top speed was so limited that it would struggle to keep pace with city traffic today.