Edison (United States) - AllCarIndex

Edison Electric Vehicle Company, associated with the renowned electrical engineer Thomas A. Edison, was active in the early 20th century, specifically between 1903 and 1927. Although Edison was a proponent of electric vehicles, he never produced a car intended for commercial sale.

In 1903 and 1904, Edison constructed three large electric cars for personal use at his facility in West Orange, New Jersey. These vehicles were experimental in nature and reflected Edison's interest in electric transportation. In 1914, he collaborated with Henry Ford to create another electric vehicle, and in 1927, a roadster was developed in New York City under the Edison name.

During the same period, several commercial vehicles were marketed in England as Edisons. However, these vehicles were not manufactured by Edison himself; instead, they were built by General Motors, utilizing GM chassis paired with Edison batteries. This collaboration highlighted the ongoing interest in electric vehicles during the early automotive era, even as the market was dominated by gasoline-powered cars.