1914 Detroit Electric Model 47 Brougham

Production began in 1907. It used a 1100 lb, 108 volt lead-acid battery. It cost $3,300, the equivalent of $85,000 today. The cars were advertised as achieving 80 miles between recharges, although in one test a Detroit Electric ran 211 miles on a single charge. Top speed was 20 mph.

Clara Ford, wife of Henry Ford, drove a Detroit Electric.
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