- ZAP-X
Infobox Automobile
name = ZAP-X Crossover Electric Car
manufacturer = ZAP Motors
class = Small Off-Roader
platform = LotusVersatile Vehicle Architecture (VVA)
body_style =Crossover SUV
engine = 4 in-wheel electric motors
wheelbase = convert|2700|mm|in|1|abbr=on
length = convert|4697|mm|in|1|abbr=on
width = convert|1852|mm|in|1|abbr=on
weight = ~convert|1240|kg|lb|0|abbr=on
related =Tesla Roadster
designer = ZAP Motors powertrain; Lotus Engineering and othersZAP-X is a Crossover Electric Vehicle previously expected to be launched in 2008 by ZAP Motors and Lotus Engineering based on the
Lotus APX prototype platform [ [http://news.carjunky.com/alternative_fuel_vehicles/zapx-electric-crossover-suv-cde507.The release date is now uknown.shtml ZAP-X Electric Crossover A Powerful, Stylish SUV] ] . The car is now expected to be released in 2010. [ [http://www.zapworld.com/zap-x-crossover ZAP-X | ZAP Electric Cars | Green Electric Car | Ride The Future ] ] The claimed potential performance statistics are a total of convert|644|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on from four in-wheel electric motors, a convert|350|mi|km|sing=on single charge range, convert|155|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on top speed, 0–60 mph acceleration in 4.8 seconds and a 10 minute recharge time.The announced specifications cite press release
url=http://www.zapworld.com/ZAPWorld.aspx?id=4472
title= The ZAP-X Crossover Electric Car - 155mph, 644 Horsepower, Based on the APX Technical Demonstrator Vehicle Designed & Developed by Lotus Engineering
date=2007-01-30
publisher=Zap! Motors] closely match those from theMINI QED cite web
url=http://www.pmlflightlink.com/archive/news_mini.html
title=MINI QED - A demonstration vehicle to showcase the best electric drive system in the world!
date=2006/08
accessdate=2007-04-06
publisher=PML Flightlink] built by [http://www.pmlflightlink.com/ PML Flightlink] and imply that the Zap-X will use the same [http://www.pmlflightlink.com/motors/hipa_drive.html Hi-Pa Drive system] .Reservations are available for $25,000. Zap-X will cost approximatelly $60,000. [Skeptics Doubt We'll See ZAP's $30K Electric Sports Car in 2009 http://www.wired.com/cars/coolwheels/news/2008/02/zap]
References
External links
* [http://www.zapworld.com/ ZAP official website]
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