SACRAMENTO, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Nov 6, 2008 -- Electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB - News) has redesigned its Xebra city-speed electric car for 2009 with a hatchback to increase the functionality and steel body construction to improve quality.

The 2009 ZAP Xebra Sedan debuts November 6 through 9 at the Sacramento International Auto Show. Local ZAP dealer Cost Less Auto of Rancho Cordova, California is organizing a display that will include other electric vehicles from ZAP's line.

The new 2009 Xebra Hatchback is a 5-door hatchback with folding rear seats, more than doubling the size of the rear cargo area with 34 cubic feet of space. More head and leg room was added and the styling upgraded inside and out to improve aesthetics. The steel body is sleeker, stronger and more durable than the original 2006 fiberglass model. See video of the Xebra at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_laBPi9wbA.

Source: ZAP
ZAP redesigned its electric car with steel construction and a hatchback for 2009. The all-new Xebra sedan debuts today at the Sacramento International Auto Show.

"The Xebra hatchback is a huge leap for ZAP in quality and design," said Sean Rarey of Grants Pass Electric Vehicles in Oregon. "The ergonomics are much friendlier and more comfortable. I really like the added features, like the ammeter and the remote electric door locks." The ammeter is a dial that measures how many amps are consumed, helping the driver control energy efficiency for different driving situations.

ZAP shipped 121 Xebras in September, a record since it was introduced in 2006.

About ZAP

ZAP has been a leader in electric transportation since 1994, delivering over 100,000 vehicles to consumers in more than 75 countries. ZAP manufactures a line of electric vehicles, including electric cars, trucks, motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, bicycles and more. ZAP is developing a high-performance electric vehicle called the ZAP Alias. The Company recently announced a strategic partnership with Dubai-based Al Yousuf Group to expand its international vehicle distribution. For product, dealer, and investor information, visit http://www.zapworld.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, continued acceptance of the Company's products, increased levels of competition for the Company, new products and technological changes, the Company's dependence upon third-party suppliers, intellectual property rights, and other risks.

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     Contacts:
      
     Reno Scott
     Cost Less Auto
     ZAP Dealership, Rancho Cordova, California
     Auto Show Contact
     (916) 859-0007
      
     Alex Campbell
     ZAP Media Relations
     707-525-8658 x 241
     acampbell@zapworld.com