ZAP Unveils New Website at www.Zapworld.com

SANTA ROSA, Calif., May 27, 2004 -- Advanced technology vehicle pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) unveiled a new website today at http://www.zapworld.com/ , featuring a new look for the Company, easier navigation, and an improved online shopping system.

ZAP's new website features the Company's latest vehicles, including the 60-MPG SMART car that ZAP will be offering through its new car dealer network. ZAP is also launching sales for a new series of off-road electric vehicles, as well as hosting a sweepstakes drawing for a ZAPPY scooter for the first 1000 visitors who subscribe to ZAPmail, news and corporate developments from ZAP sent directly to you via email.

Since 1994, ZAP has been a world leader for cleaner transportation technologies and attributes part of its success to the Internet. ZAP was one of the first companies in the world to launch online sales for its products in 1995. In 1997, ZAP was one of the first companies to implement a direct IPO, an innovative, do-it-yourself, initial public offering via its website that helped recruit over 6,000 shareholders. Today, publicly owned ZAP is celebrating its tenth anniversary and has delivered more than 85,000 vehicles to customers in over 60 countries, many who learned about ZAP on the Internet.

"Zapworld.com has been our window to the world, positioning ZAP as a leader in the global marketplace for energy efficient transportation, and we want to build on that," said ZAP CEO Steve Schneider. "The next phase of our website development will include translations into other languages, including Chinese, Spanish, German and others."

The site has several advances over the older site, which has been in service since 2000. According to the developer Kevin Schneider of www.ChasetheWeb.net, the new ZAP website uses programming techniques that are proprietary to ZAP. The new site layout, drop-down menus, more powerful server, and more robust shopping cart module are all designed to make online ordering for ZAP vehicles easier. The site includes secure online credit card ordering, dynamic forms, and affiliate programs for those looking to become a ZAP New Car Dealer.

About ZAP

ZAP is a public company traded on the Over-the-Counter stock exchange under the symbol ZAPZ. For more information on ZAP automobiles, bicycles, scooters, motorbikes, underwater scooters and more, visit http://www.zapworld.com/ or call +1-707-525-8658.