Electric Vehicle makers are making lots of headlines these days and ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB) in particular. SustainableBusiness.com recently reported on the California-based company’s new partnership with Dubai-based Al Yousuf Group, as well as its sales to UPS.
Now a four-door version of the vehicle UPS is using to deliver small parcels in Washington state–the Xebra®–is certified for driving on roads in the United Kingdom after passing Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) inspection.
“With its congestion toll zone, London has become the world’s great proving ground for the electric car,” said ZAP CEO Steve Schneider. “Here is a unique electric vehicle that will help drivers save significantly on fuel costs as well as free passes for the daily congestion tolls and parking. We believe the Xebra is the first four-door electric vehicle to pass the VOSA test.”
Schneider noted the Xebra is also available in a truck configuration, and says ZAP designed the Xebra to quickly and affordably fill the demand for cars that don’t use conventional fossil fuels.
ZAP calls the Xebra a “city-car,” with speeds of up to 40 MPH (64.4 KPH). The sedan and pickup truck versions can recharge at any normal household outlet.
Based in Santa Rosa, California, ZAP is now expanding distribution for the Xebra and other electric vehicles worldwide. The Xebra is targeted towards government, corporate and utility fleet use as well as daily urban commuting for multi-car families and is now available at a price of just over US$10,000.
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