Chelsea was a British automobile brand that emerged in 1922, during a period when electric vehicles were becoming increasingly rare in the United Kingdom. The company operated from the Wandsworth Engineering Works located in Wandsworth, London.
The Chelsea Electric was the sole model produced by the brand, characterized as a two-seater coupe. Its design featured a conventional bonnet, which gave it the appearance of a traditional petrol-powered car. The vehicle was equipped with a B.T.H. motor positioned just ahead of the rear axle, while its battery system, consisting of 44 cells, was distributed partly over the rear axle and partly under the bonnet.
Despite its innovative approach for the time, the Chelsea Electric had a brief market presence, with a price tag of £700. The model struggled to gain traction, and as a result, few, if any, units were sold, leading to the brand's swift decline in the automotive landscape.
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