ZAP Revenue Climbs 141% on Sales of Smart Cars
16 May 2006
ZAP reported first quarter revenue of $2.9 million, an increase of 141% over sales from the first quarter of 2005 due primarily to the recent sales of Smart Cars Americanized for ZAP, as well as electric vehicles and consumer items. The month of March saw $2 million in sales for various models of the Smart car, which ZAP has priced in the $25,000 range.
The results marked the largest quarterly increase in revenue since ZAP merged with Voltage Vehicles and launched its automotive marketing and distribution business plan in 2002.
Net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 was $2.8 million as compared to a net loss of $1.6 million for the period ended March 31, 2005. The increase was primarily due to higher consulting and professional fees, as well as stock-based compensation expenses due to the adoption of SFAS 123R.
The increase in sales for the quarter reflects the initial sales and distribution of the Smart Car to ZAP authorized dealers nationwide. Our dealers say they are selling the cars as fast as they can get them and we are excited about ZAP’s opportunity to be a leader for micro-cars. We look forward to the rapid ramp up to fulfill the demand, which now includes the roll-out last week of our new XEBRA electric car.
—Steve Schneider, ZAP CEO
ZAP has scheduled for production a new and improved line of electric scooters: the ZAPPY3 Pro and the ZAPPY3-EZ. In addition, the ZAP BUZZZ all-terrain vehicle and the ZAP MUD-E trail bike have been added to the electric vehicle production line.
Well if things keep going like they are I will be
looking at 1 or 3 smart cars as well. No one else seems to be able to make an affordable electric that gets a decent distantce between charges.
Wonder if someone could offer a Saturn kit since their motors go out long before the body gives up.
GM is a lost cause. Still playing the control freak. Now they are on Flex Fuel.
Bob
Posted by: Bob | 16 May 2006 at 11:16 AM
The Smarts aren't electric.
Posted by: Ash | 17 May 2006 at 06:33 AM
They aren't smart, either. My nearly loaded Prius cost just under 25 grand and gets far better mileage and has far more room...........
Posted by: Bud Johns | 30 May 2006 at 07:29 AM
Hey!
Next week DC will finalise the direct dilivery of smarts to the US.
Posted by: Sebastian | 03 June 2006 at 01:40 PM
delivery, sorry
Posted by: Sebastian | 03 June 2006 at 01:41 PM
Where did you find that information Sebastian? Sounds great, but I don't seem to find it anywhere else.
Posted by: Brent | 10 June 2006 at 05:32 PM