ZAP-X Lotus pure electric due in 2008

ZAP shows they are still working on the all new 100% ZAP-X Electric. They plan to have it available in 2008 and are taking reservations for it now. You have to put down $25K now with a delivered price of about $60K is expected.

They also show it will have fast charging lithium batteries. They don't mention your would need about 480 volts and 600 AMPS to recharge that quick.

Here are a few quites from ZAP
: What about those of us who want more than a short-range cruiser?
A: We’ve partnered with Lotus Engineering to introduce an entire line of green but very advanced vehicles. One is an electric SUV called the ZAP-X that we expect to sell in the $60,000 range next year [see “Burning Rubber, Saving Fossil Fuel,” right]. Its all-aluminum frame allows us to add additional batteries that give it a 350-mile range, a penny-a-mile operational cost, 155mph capability, touchscreen controls, and all-biometric entry and ignition.

Q: Where will we charge up?
A: In the early stages, people will just plug in at work, restaurants, their homes. Costco and Wal-Mart already have outlets available. The infrastructure will change so you’ll just put a few quarters in a station and start refueling. The Xebra takes four hours to recharge, but the ZAP-X comes standard with a new fast-charging lithium battery. Plug it in, and 10 minutes later you’re on your way.

Q: Will it kill your electric bill?
A: No, because it costs about a dollar to refuel the Xebra, and roughly $3.50 for the ZAP-X.