Zap Xebra

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ZAP Xebra is an electric vehicle that was launched in May 2006 in the United States of America (US) market by ZAP (motor company). It is classified legally as a three wheel motorcycle, but is available in both sedan (model SD) and pickup (model PK) truck variants. It has seat belts. It does not have regenerative braking. The PK pickup has a dump bed, with fold-down sides and tailgate, that allows easy access to the batteries, controller, motor and charger.

Characteristics The top speed of the Xebra is 40 miles per hour (65 kilometres per hour), with a range of about forty miles (64 km) at lower speeds, but more accurately listed as 25 miles. The sedan version can carry up to 4 people. The listed cargo weight for both the SD sedan and the PK pickup is 500 lbs (226 kg), although PK owners have carried more weight than that.

An optional rooftop-mounted Photovoltaic module on the Xebra Xero variant allows for trickle solar charging, which should lengthen the range of the 6 traction batteries; it is also available as a roof over the PK pickup bed.

At a dealer near Seattle, WA, the SD sedan lists for United States dollar10,500, and the PK pickup truck model with dump bed for US$11,900 in December 2006 (€8,790).

The Xebra is the first production vehicle to be imported from China to the USA, and is available from licensed ZAP dealers. According to the owner and dealer reports, some of the early 2006 models had problems with the body work, DC-to-DC converters, controllers, or chargers. They were not properly waterproofed and would degrade and malfunction when wet. Newer models delivered in 2007 are waterproofed and these problems are resolved.Higley, Mark: "Xerbra World", , 17 February 2007.A potential buyer of a 2006 Xebra may want to verify when it was built and whether it has been waterproofed.

According to various news reports, over a hundred and fifty Xebras were sold in 2006. The PK became available in late 2006. According to Zap! 500 Xebra sedans and pickups were ordered by July 2007. Zap! , 17 July 2007.

Some details:

Dimensions: 10’ x 4.66’ x 5.05’ high (2.90m x 1.42m x 1.54m high); weight about 1800 lbs
Speed: 40 mph (65 km/h) (limited by a Governor (device))
Range: Up to 40 miles (65 kilometre). Typically 30 miles @ 20 mph.
Seating: 4 (SD sedan) or 2 (PK pickup)
Electric motor: 5 kW (6.7 hp) direct current Brushed DC Electric Motor
Batteries: six lead-acid battery sealed gel 12-volts deep-cycle traction batteries of about 100 amp-hours (@20 hrs discharge) each (for a total of 72 volts) plus a 12-volts accessories battery. More energetic batteries up to about 138 amp-hours are available as an option. Some dealers offer seven batteries for 84 volts.
Classification: 3 wheel motorcycle
Imported from China
Brakes: 3-wheel disc brakes (no Brake assist, no Anti-lock braking system)
Models: sedan SD, pickup truck PK, sedan SD Xero with solar panel on roof and pickup truck PK Xero with solar panel over bed