ZEV3600
zev OFFERS TWO VERSIONS OF THE 3600 WATT HIGH PERFORMANCE MOTOR SCOOTERS.
3600 Li (Lithium Battery) performance version.
3600 LA (Lead/Silcone Battery) cost fighter.
The ZEV3600 was designed with two goals in mind.
-To be the best and most powerful low cost electric scooter available.
- To meet the requirement of the law in those states and countries that have special allowances for two wheeled motor vehicles under 5 hp. (IE-no license required) The 3600 has 4.83 hp. (for those customers who cannot benefit from this specific law, the higher power ZEV4100 is recommended)
See Model Discriptions Below:
ZEV3600Lithium High Performance Motor Scooter
The ZEV3600 Li is is a true high performance motor scooter with 3600 watts of power.
Speed - 81 kph / 50 mph
Range - depends upon terrain, weather, load. Our range is measured on flat land on standard day conditions.
- 45 miles at 50 mph
- 60 miles at 28 mph
- 70 miles at 12 mph
Customers who drive the bikes daily have posted reports on forums that they are driving 45 miles between charging.
Curb Weight - 284 lbs / 129 kg
Gross Weight - 759 lbs / 345 kg (bike plus load)
Compare the ZEV3600 to the 20 mph slower, but $5195 Vectrix VX-2.
Compare the ZEV3600 to the best of the Chinese scooters which have only a 2 month warranty instead of the 2 year industry leading Z Electric Vehicle warranty - but cost only $200 less than a genuine ZEV.
ZEV3600
MSRP $4600
less 10% federal tax credit $460
NET PRICE $4140 after tax credits
LESS - all state, and local rebates, incentives, and credits) See incentives page.
Current delivery time:
Two weeks if on dealer floor.
90days from factory.
ZEV3600 LA/Silicone High Performance Motor Scooter
The ZEV3600 LA is a special cost cutter version of the ZEV3600 Lithium that makes deliberate compromises to lower the price for those customers who do not need the range, speed, and other advantages of the ZEV3600's lithium ion battery package.
Save money and still outperform other bikes. Compare the ZEV3600 LA at
MSRP $3,980
less 10% federal tax credit 398
NET PRICE $3582 after tax credits
LESS - all state, and local rebates, incentives, and credits) See incentives page.
Current delivery time 90 days
What makes the LA different from the standard ZEV3600 is the use of Lead Acid batteries instead of the advanced Lithium batteries. There is no other change. But this change effects the characteristics of the bike.
Compared to the ZEV3600 with the advanced Lithium batteries:
- The LA is $950 less expensive.
- Range is reduced from 55-60 miles to 50-53 miles as battery capacity is 2.28 kwh versus 2.4 kwh for the lithium battery pack.
- Acceleration is slightly slower due both to the battery characteristics and the fact that the LA bike weighs approximately 145 kg / 319 lbs, which is approximately 24 kg / 53 lbs more than the lithium battery bike.
- Charging time is increased from 2 hours to 6 hours (assuming 75% depletion and full charging volts/amps)
- Lead Acid batteries require some maintenance. The batteries must be kept charged as Lead Acid batteries are seriously damaged or ruined by leaving them depleted. The lithium batteries retain over 90% of there available charge after one year while a lead acid battery will retain less than 22%.
- Battery life is only 1/3rd as long as that of the lithium batteries. Expect about a 3.5 year life. However, they cost only 1/3rd as much as the lithium batteries.
- Lead acid battery output falls as tempertures fall. If you use your bike in very cold weather, you should opt for the lithium battery powered ZEV3600
The ZEV3600LA is a performer. It will outrun, outclimb, and has more range than competitors such as the $3495 ZAP scooter or any others in its price range.
****All comparison information taken directly from competitor websites and sales brochures and from letters from their staff