ZAP-X

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ZAP-X Crossover Electric Car
Manufacturer	ZAP Motors
Class	Small Off-Roader
Body style(s)	Crossover SUV
Platform	Lotus Versatile Vehicle Architecture (VVA)
Engine(s)	4 in-wheel electric motors
Wheelbase	2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length	4,697 mm (184.9 in)
Width	1,852 mm (72.9 in)
Curb weight	~1,240 kg (2,734 lb)
Related	Tesla Roadster
Designer	ZAP Motors powertrain; Lotus Engineering and others

ZAP-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^[1]. The car is now expected to be released in 2010.^[2] The claimed potential performance statistics are a total of 644 bhp (480 kW/653 PS) from four in-wheel electric motors, a 350-mile (560 km) single charge range, 155 mph (249 km/h) top speed, 0–60 mph acceleration in 4.8 seconds and a 10 minute recharge time.

The announced specifications^[3] closely match those from the MINI QED^[4] built by PML Flightlink and imply that the Zap-X will use the same Hi-Pa Drive system.

Reservations are available for $25,000. Zap-X will cost approximatelly $60,000. ^[5]