ZAP-X Electric Crossover

ZAP has published concept drawings of its proposed ZAP-X Crossover SUV on its website. Lotus Engineering is developing the ZAP-X for ZAP, and is basing it on the Lotus aluminum APX concept. (Earlier post.)

The compact-SUV design will feature all-wheel drive with in-hub electric motors delivering a combined 644 hp (480 kW) and a top speed of 155 mph. By combining a lightweight aluminum chassis, a new efficient drive system and advanced battery management system, the goal for the ZAP-X is to be able to achieve 350-mile range, with a rapid 10-minute recharging time.
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AMGC55 - 3/20/2007 12:48:05 PM

+1 Boost

so weird looking but the numbers make me really like it

S4cabriofoxone - 3/20/2007 10:34:52 PM

+1 Boost

Is that supposed to resemble some sort of concoction of other cars?

S4cabriofoxone - 3/20/2007 10:37:13 PM

+1 Boost

Oh, now that I see the numbers, I've gotten to like it, too!

I don't think it's "ugly," per se, but just interesting. Looks like about six other cars put together.

If VW is close to acquiring Proton, and Proton owns Lotus, and Lotus sells this vehicle, this could be a VW product! I'm so proud.

Michael - 6/1/2007 8:26:36 AM

+1 Boost

I hope that ZAP provides more info soon regarding their development progress. I'm especially concerned about their ability to get the vehicle to pass the current requirement to have brakes, which I understand will not exist because of the in-wheel motors!