Chapman [2] / Electromobile (United States) - AllCarIndex

Chapman Electromobile was an early American automobile brand established in 1899 in Portland, Maine, by W.H. Chapman, an electrician employed by the Belknap Motor Company. The brand focused on producing lightweight electric vehicles during the nascent stages of the automotive industry.

The flagship model, known as the auto-buggy, was powered by two 0.5 horsepower motors, with each motor geared to a rear wheel. This design allowed the vehicle to be both lightweight and efficient. The auto-buggy was designed to accommodate one passenger under normal conditions, with the potential to carry two passengers on smooth roads. The vehicle utilized bicycle wheels, further emphasizing its lightweight construction.

While the auto-buggy was the primary model associated with Chapman Electromobile, there were indications that other body styles were proposed. However, it remains unclear whether these alternative designs were ever produced. The brand's production ceased around 1900, marking a brief but notable contribution to the early electric vehicle market in the United States.