Media Test Rides of U.S. Compliant Smart Cars Americanized by ZAP Available in Los Angeles

Test-Drives to the Media by Appointment, Wednesday, February 2, 2005 in Los Angeles Area

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Jan. 28 -- One of the most popular cars in the Europe -- as well as one of the smallest and most efficient -- is now for sale from automotive technology pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) . ZAP has completed U.S. compliant Smart Cars and is offering the media test-drives in Santa Ana, California by appointment.

The Smart Car Americanized by ZAP is stylish, fun, parks in the space of a motorcycle, stands up to a Mercedes in crash-tests, and averages 60-MPG. For the first time Americans will have an opportunity to drive the famous European car at a time of record gas prices. For media test drives, contact ZAP on-site at Cell: 707-217-3089 or at the main number 707-525-8658, ext. 224.

   WHAT:     Media Test-Drive of U.S. Compliant Smart Car Americanized by
             ZAP -- Test Drives by Appointment, call 707-525-8658, ext. 224

   WHEN:     Wednesday, February 2, 2005 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
             Test Drives by Appointment, call 707-525-8658, ext. 224

   WHERE:    Santa Ana, California (Directions provided by appointment)

   WHO:      N. California automotive pioneer ZAP (www.zapworld.com)

   WHY:      Sales launch of fuel-efficient micro-car during record gas
              prices
             Bay Area Company ZAP enters U.S. auto market
             Smart Car selling well in Europe, now available in U.S.

   INFO:     On-site Contact: Alex Campbell, ZAP, 707-525-8658, ext. 224,
             www.zapworld.com, Stock Symbol: ZAPZ