Columbia's basic runabout was typical of the time, resembling a horseless carriage, and was steered via a tiller. It cost , more than the contemporary Curved Dash Oldsmobile. The , single bench seat vehicle had a wheelbase of , and rode on wooden spoked wheels, with leather fenders. The drivetrain had clear evolutionary roots in Pope's bicycle business, driving the rear axle via a chain drive (typical of automobiles of the era), producing virtually the only operating noise. Between the motor and the chain drive was a transmission with three forward and two reverse speeds. Twenty batteries manufactured by Exide Batteries, also associated with Electric Vehicle Company, were placed above both axles in order to balance the weight. Brakes on both rear wheels featured a bell, which rang when the vehicle reached a full stop. Top speed was about .