The Zagato Zele 1000, 1500, 2000 (also known as the Elcar Electric 1000, 1500, 2000) was an electric microcar with a polyester body. It was made from 1974-1976 by the Italian design company Zagato, which had long been known for beautiful and light weight exotic sports car bodies. The Zele, however, was high, square cornered and slow. They were produced in 7 colors, the chassis and suspension was Fiat derived. The "1000, 1500, and 2000 stands for the wattage of the motors respectively. Only 500 total were made.
Kleinwagen, Small Cars, Petites Voitures, by Benedikt Taschen, 1994
Russell Gooch, Owner of two 1974 Elcar Electric 2000 (Brown White)