ZAP, in partnership with Lotus Engineering have designed a new EV that will result in one of the most advanced electric cars ever developed. The aptly-named ZAP-X Crossover does potentially offer a very real transition option from conventional combustion vehicles, as the short-falls of electric vehicles have been almost completely eradicated in this new design. The award-winning APX lightweight aluminium architecture allows for unparalleled performance and usability. The drive system comprises of innovative electric motors inside each of the wheels, which in partnership can deliver up to 644 horsepower, and speeds of 0-60mph in 4.8 seconds, up to a maximum speed of 155mph. The power system enables the vehicle to travel up to 350 miles before needing a charge, and the new rapid-charge technology allows for battery recharging in as little as 10 minutes. Seating allows for up to 7 passengers (not a type-o) and some very cool new gadgets included as standard too, such as touch-screen controls, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, High-Res Video, Windows XP, iPod Ready, firewire, GPS, USB2 and more! Regenerative braking as standard, and energy collecting windows and windshields allow for some additional charging, too.
With everything you’d want out of a conventional sports car, it also has the versatility of being used as a family vehicle too! Definitely 10 points from me – look forward to this one!
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March 12th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
That is a good-looking vehicle. This technology really does eradicate the downsides of EV vs. gas. One day we’ll all be driving electric cars.
March 13th, 2008 at 7:13 am
I’d trade my car in for this baby any day of the week, including Sunday! Anyone want to help me open an EV dealership in South Africa?
March 14th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Is there an opportunity in SA for a dealership of EVs? I’d love to sell the small Zap EVs. Good luck to you!
March 16th, 2008 at 8:10 am
Wow, absolutely there is PM! I’m sure that’s the same for most countries, but SA is truly an investor’s market at the moment, and there isn’t a single EV company in the country! Of course, raising funds for such a project is a challenge all it’s own!
March 29th, 2008 at 10:24 am
Not only Tesla we are looking a run for others too !
March 31st, 2008 at 3:04 pm
One day we’ll all be driving electric cars i will go for a ZAP for sure.
May 21st, 2008 at 10:41 pm
this is total crap. take a look at what fraud zap has put up in the past. you will NEVER NEVER see this vehicle.