The ZAP Alias is competing for the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE and will make its North American debut in late 2009. The sleekly styled Alias is a 100% plug-in electric roadster designed in a three-wheeled configuration, two wheels in front, one in the rear. It will be homologated as an enclosed motorcycle to meet and/or exceed US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The 2-passenger car employs unique automotive design and manufacturing techniques in order to achieve practicality and affordability business goals. This will be achieved in four ways: (1) a three-wheeled design, (2) AC motor/ controller, (3) lithium-ion batteries, and (4) composite construction. The Alias features power windows, steering and door locks along with an internal GPS system, solar glass and euro-racing leather seating. The target price for the Alias will be under $35,000.

ZAP currently makes a three-wheeled city-car and truck called the Xebra and has one of the only electric vehicle distribution and service dealer networks in existence. Currently, ZAP has over 60 dealers throughout the USA as well as a growing number of international distribution points, including South America and The Middle East. ZAP has taken many vehicles from concept to production since its inception in 1994. The company has designed and prototyped dozens of vehicles and taken several of these to full production and distribution, with over 100,000 vehicles delivered to over 75 countries. ZAP has manufacturing partners in China, Europe, South America and the United States.