There were electric motors built and patented using direct current. The first commutator-type direct current electric motor capable of turning machinery was invented by the British scientist William Sturgeon in 1832. Another was built Emily and Thomas Davenport and patented in 1837.
By 1888 Nikola Tesla built and patented his alternating current motor wich is the one to power homes and builduings today.
1931
Nikola Tesla was greatly influenced by Vedic philosophy, and thus the realisation that Reality is a Dynamic Unity.
Nikola Tesla invented the electromagnetic motor around 1882. Tesla's invention of this motor was a significant breakthrough in the development of electric power systems.
Nikola Tesla
1887
Nikola Tesla invented the car. He did turn a pierce arrow 1930 car all electric.
AC Induction Motor
He had it in mind since before leaving Europe but actually it would become reality from New York.
Nikola Tesla had inventions that have to do with wireless technology. He did not invent telophone cables.
Nikola Tesla
The Tesla Pierce Arrow electric car was not completed until 1931 and it was never put in sale. The Tesla motor company which has electric cars is another thing. You should see my Nikola Tesla presentation which I posted in the related links box below.
Nikola Tesla worked for Edison who didn't see use for his electric motor but at the end Tesla won the war on electricity and his work lights the whole world today.