Inside the XebraZAP xero
OwnerMichael
LocationKansas City, Kansas US map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle2007 Zap Xebra SD (sedan)
72 v system with 6Hp GE electric motor.
6 Lead acid batteries. 110v charge
Bright green three wheeled EV.
MotorGeneral Electric Series Wound DC
Drivetrain1 speed F or R
ControllerAlltrax
Batteries6, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Gel
System Voltage72 Volts
ChargerDelta-Q Technologies
HeaterThe heater is a joke! I wear a heated jacket, my daughter has a heated fleece and I rigged a heater up that runs form a separate moto battery. Its so drafty though it really does not help much. We don't drive it below 25 or if its raining.
Instrumentationspeedometer, Voltmeter
Top Speed38 MPH (61 KPH)
Downhill with a tailwind 45.
30-35 around town.
AccelerationNot too bad
Range20 Miles (32 Kilometers)
When its really cold below 22, it gets about 8-10 miles before the red light starts coming on. Maybe 25 if it was warm and I babied it.
EV Miles
Start:4 Miles (6 Kilometers)
Current:2,450 Miles (3,942 Kilometers)
Total:2,446 Miles (3,935 Kilometers)
 
    As of 3/11/2008
Seating Capacity4 2- adults and 2-kids.
Curb Weight1,800 Pounds (818 Kilograms)
Tires3 little ones
Conversion Cost$12,000 delivery included
Additional FeaturesI plan on getting a roof rack, reversed sun roof for air flow.

I have upgraded the front suspension and I am replacing all the lights with LEDs.

I bought the bright green to be seen! There are a lot of big SUV's here in KC.
I average 600 miles a month, and I think that will increase in the spring. I do 80% of my driving in this vehicle and I just sold our 93 Range Rover (10 mpg) and bought a Chevy Aveo (30 mpg). I just saw Gas was up to $3.12 a gallon, and I don't miss that!

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