ZAP Rolls out Newly Americanized SMARTCAR for Consumers and Industry Observers at Leading West Coast Auto Expo

SANTA ROSA, Calif.--March 30, 2005--ZAP (OTCBB:ZAPZ), pioneering the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies, will be displaying several models of its high-efficiency SMARTCAR vehicles at the 15th Annual Inland Empire Auto Show, one of the largest West Coast automobile shows, to be held at the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, Calif., March 30 - April 3.

The Inland Empire Auto Show will feature over 300 domestic and foreign vehicles on display during the five-day event. Show attendees will have an opportunity to see the unique and enterprising features of the SMARTCAR Americanized by ZAP, including its advanced fuel-efficient technology, and innovative safety technology, including the Tridion Safety Cell "crashbox," low-speed dent-resistant body panels and dual airbags. The vehicle's other standard features include a performance engine and proprietary transmission technology, as well as other options. The Company recently announced that U.S. purchase orders for the SMARTCAR Americanized by ZAP have crossed the $200 million threshold.

For more information about the Inland Empire Auto Show, please visit www.inlandempireautoshow.com

About ZAP

ZAP, Zero Air Pollution(R), has been a leader in advanced transportation technologies and energy products since 1994. ZAP serves the multi-billion-dollar markets for next-generation transportation and power products through three divisions: ZAP Automotive, ZAP Personal Transportation and ZAP Energy. The Company has delivered more than 90,000 fuel-efficient and pollution-free vehicles powered by gasoline, electric, hydrogen and other fuels to customers in more than 75 countries around the world.

ZAP holds exclusive license from Smart-Automobile LLC to deliver the popular European-made Smart Car, a high-efficiency gas vehicle, to the American marketplace. ZAP "Americanizes" the Smart Car to meet U.S. federal and state safety and emissions standards. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation have approved a Smart Car model Americanized by ZAP for domestic use in 45 U.S. states. ZAP is not affiliated with, or authorized by, smart gmbh, the manufacturer of SMART automobiles, or the smartUSA division of Mercedes-Benz LLC, the exclusive authorized U.S. importer and distributor of those vehicles. ZAP purchases its vehicles from non-affiliated direct importer Smart-Automobile LLC.

The Company's all-electric vehicles include the ZAP Intimidator L.U.V. and ZAP Worldcar neighborhood and urban electric cars, ZAPPY(R) Scooters, Mobility Scooters, Bikes and All Terrain Vehicles (ATV). These products offer convenient, dependable and fun transportation that's heavy duty, powerful and noise free. The ZAP Portable Energy division has developed a next-generation, multi-use battery for electronic products that delivers up to four times the power of typical batteries to charge or power a variety of devices, including cell phones, digital cameras, DVD and MP3 players, camcorders, and laptops. For more information, visit http://www.zapworld.com. For investor-specific information, including daily and historical Company stock quote data and recent news releases, visit http://www.trilogy-capital.com/tcp/zap. To read or download the Company's