"Something strange going on
I have been reading this board for a while now and the reason that i decided to weigh in, is because i am very puzzled by the amount of negative stuff posted here. People seem to be going out of their way to dig up every bit of bad stuff ever written about ZAP. Either they are being paid to do this by a competitor or by oil companies (but this just sounds paranoid and unreal, after all how could a company this size be a threat major enough for such action) or they have some undisclosed grouse against the company.
From the research that i have done on my own around the net, i have found plenty of positive stuff about ZAP. Admittedly, their track record has been bumpy in parts but i have also found that they have been rather shabbily treated by certain companies like Daimler-Chrysler, who i believe they are suing? I am not sure. Perhaps there may be a substantial award made out to them sometime in the future?
Also historically, the electric vehicle has faced tremendous discrimination and there has always been some major opposition and stumbling blocks to its development.
If in spite of all this ZAP has persevered with its goal for providing zero air pollution vehicles, then i as an investor am impressed."
and the reply from thehirsutezebra (LOL) was also reasonable so here it is:
" I mostly agree with you there ecoloco.
As a part of the xebraevs@yahoogroups, i have come across people who have had trouble with their Xebra sedans but equally there are people who talk about their good experiences. Remember though that people are more likely to talk about negative experiences and complain than to go out of their way and tell people that all is well. Research as proved that a satisfied consumer is only one tenth as likely to tell everyone about a product than a person who has had a problem with the product. So by that you can conclude that for every one complaint you read there are 10 satisfied customers who dont write about their experience.
Some people here have dug deep to find dirt on ZAP, so let me reproduce what a member said below:
"Hello everyone,
I have a 2007 SD that was delivered the first week of December 2007
from Voltage Vehicles in Fulton, CA. I am currently happy with the
vehicle and have actually put over 2000 miles on it already. In
January, after about a month and a half, the windshield wiper
stopped working. My husband called ZAP in Santa Rosa (we live in
Stockton, CA - about 1.5 hrs. away) and they actaully sent someone
out the next day to fix it. A few days later a fuse (I believe)
blew in the back while my husband was driving and somehow landed on
the divider between the jack and controller which it burned and
caused smoke which then freaked out my husband more. My husband
called the guy from ZAP who came out to fix it and they sent a
trailer out the following day and took my car to fix it. I got it
back two weeks later and have not had any problems since. We often
drive the vehicle 25 miles (my son goes to school about 12 miles
away) and I have been able to plug it in for 3 hours and drive
another 25 miles to pick him up. Luckily we live in a pretty flat
town so I don't contend with many steep hills and aside from driving
my son to school, most of our local in town trips are at the most, 8
miles away (16 round trip). We basically pull into our garage and
keep the car plugged in at all times so with opportunity charging I
have gone up to 60 miles in one day. I am currently happy with it
because it fits my needs and lifestyle but am aware that I've only
owned it for 4 months and will check back in with the group in a few
months for an update. I do not know anything about how to test the
batteries, etc. Any tips for a new owner who is slightly (and I'd
like to stress slightly as in I know I have six 12-volt batteries,
lol) knowledable on how to maintain the vehicle for optimum life and
performance from some of you experienced owners would greatly be
appreciated.
Peace & Blessings,
Liz""
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