ZAP Appoints Mr. Steven Kim as Director of Investor Relations

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Sept. 29 -- Advanced automotive technology company ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that Mr. Steven Kim has joined the Company as Director of Investor Relations.

Mr. Kim will be spearheading a new Investor Relations (IR) initiative over the next few months where he will be helping ZAP to increase exposure in the investment community in a number of areas. In addition to assisting with day-to-day IR programs, Mr. Kim will be helping ZAP to gain more exposure to institutional investors, particularly socially responsible mutual funds, hedge funds and high net worth individuals.

Mr. Kim has served as Relationship Manager for the ADR (American Depository Receipt) division of the Bank of New York, where he worked extensively with heads of Investor Relations of such international companies as GlaxoSmithKline plc, Rolls Royce Group Plc, and NCL (Norwegian Cruse Lines) Holding ASA. He has also worked at various equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange trading desks with JP Morgan and RefcoFX, as well as the Portfolio Management Group at Sanford C. Bernstein.

"I feel this is an exciting opportunity to utilize my experience in the investment world to make a difference for the environment as well as the future of transportation," said Kim. "I believe the time for cleaner automotive technologies has come, especially in this era of record oil prices. Things like oil hitting $50 a barrel underscore the global need for more fuel-efficient modes of transportation. I believe that ZAP is uniquely positioned to play a role in the future of transportation and energy."

Mr. Kim holds his Masters of Business Administration from NYU-Stern with a double major in Finance and Accounting. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Finance from State University of New York (SUNY), Albany. He is also a Level III CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Candidate and will look to finish the program in 2005.

About ZAP

ZAP has been a world leader in cleaner transportation technologies since 1994. The Company has delivered more than 85,000 vehicles to customers in more than 60 countries. A public company, ZAP is traded on the Over-the-Counter stock exchange under the symbol ZAPZ. The company offers a variety of advanced technology vehicles, including cars, bicycles, scooters, motorbikes, underwater scooters and more. For more information, visit http://www.zapworld.com/ or call 707-525-8658.