PennDOT Gives Dealer Green Light to Sell ZAP Electric Car
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Cronin said ZAP cars and trucks have generated sales interest since arriving at his dealership this summer. Because the electric vehicles were new in Pennsylvania, he and the manufacturer had to work with PennDOT to file the necessary paperwork to legally sell the cars.
“I am grateful for the cooperation from PennDOT to make a new form of transportation like this available in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” said Cronin. “Everyone is hurting from high gas prices and the poor economy and vehicles like the ZAP are part of the solution.”
Xebra sedans and trucks are classified as motorcycles under Federal motor vehicle standards. These plug-in vehicles have a top speed of 40 MPH and are designed to recharge at any household outlet. With an MSRP starting at $11,700, ZAP designed the vehicles to be economical and practical for in-town driving.
Cronin said that his dealership will hold a celebration on Monday, October 6th, with prospective customers and local officials invited. ZAP co-founder Gary Starr is expected to attend. Lititz Car Company is located at 723 S. Broad Street, Lititz, PA 17543 and available by phone at (717) 626-9010.
ZAP has been selling a record number of the Xebra electric vehicles since they were launched in 2006. Dealerships are opening across the country as people look for alternatives to gas-powered vehicles. ZAP announced this week it has expanded its workforce by 30 percent since the beginning of the year.