The Zapino scooter, made by ZAP, in a company better known for their electric cars, has been getting rave reviews. Many Zapino owners report that this scooter performs really well and is quite reliable (see here and here). It’s also relatively inexpensive, being sold for just under $3000. It has a powerful 3000-watt brushless DC hub motor, which, according to ZAP, makes it the most powerful scooter in its class. This motor is so powerful it can win drag races against gas scooters, with speed and acceleration that leaves the polluters in their own dust. It has a maximum speed of 30 mph, and can it’s range is “up to 30 miles per charge”. It will soon be possible to extend the range of the Zapino to 65 miles per charge, with an optional 60V 40AH lithium-ion battery.
The hub motor in the rear wheel creates more room on-board for additional batteries. According to ZAP this eliminates the need for belts, or chains, resulting in a more enjoyable ride with less vibration and noise, and a smoother acceleration while reducing overall maintenance.
This scooter has some nice storage areas for grocery runs.
Available from: Electric Scooter Galore
Zapino images via Maxdunn on Flickr.
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Very cool to run into yuor website. I am wondering whether anyone knows how much it costs to run an electric scooter? Meaning how much does it add to the electric bill, especially if you have to charge it everyday?
When will the Zap Scooter w/optional Lithium batteries be available & where may I see one ?
Where are they sold?
Quisiera saber donde la puedo ver y comprar en Valencia-ESPAÑA- Gracias
In answer to Laurie’s question (in June!), my Zapino ‘08 costs about 25 cents to fully charge. That is 25 cents for 30 miles of range. It’s pretty good.