ZAP Receives $250,000 Order from Mexico

    SEBASTOPOL, Calif., Feb. 18 -- ZAP (OTC BB: ZAPZ)
announced today that it has accepted a $250,000 purchase order for its new
SEASCOOTER(TM) dive propulsion vehicle from a Mexican distributor.
    ZAP received the $250,000 order last week while attending The Miami Boat
Show, the world's largest consumer boat show, where it showcased the
SEASCOOTER along with some of its other new products. "Early response for the
SEASCOOTER, which the Company first rolled out during the 4th quarter of
fiscal 2002 has been tremendous.  2003 will be the first full-year of
production, and with summer still four months off, ZAP is adding to its staff
to meet the anticipated demand," said Steve Schneider, CEO of ZAP.
    ZAP's SEASCOOTER is a consumer version of the battery-powered dive
vehicles used by undersea explorers and commercial divers.  Innovations in
design and construction place it among the lightest and most affordable dive
vehicles on the market.  ZAP says the product appeals not only to divers, but
resorts, pool owners and boat owners.  The SEASCOOTER is capable of pulling
swimmers, snorkelers and scuba divers through water effortlessly and
comfortably at speeds up to 2 mph, with a run time of up to an hour with the
optional extended life battery.  It enables snorkelers and divers to reach new
depths faster, thus making it easier to explore coral reefs and other marine
life.

    About ZAP
    ZAP was founded in 1994 to develop and commercialize transportation
alternatives using the latest in electric technologies. ZAP's management has
over 100 years experience in electric vehicles and is highly committed to
protecting the environment and to creating this industry.  ZAP stands for ZERO
AIR POLLUTION(TM) with the goal to provide efficient electric transportation
that people throughout the world can afford.
    ZAP is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of
electric bicycles, electric scooters, electric motorcycles and other electric
transportation and recreational products.  The ZAP line of products includes
the POWERBIKE(R), ZAPPY(R), VIENTO, the new  SEASCOOTER and more.
    For more information about ZAP vehicles, including the new SEASCOOTER,
visit http://www.zapworld.com or call 800-251-4555.

    Investor questions should be directed to Jay Shrewder at The Franklin
Group, toll free telephone, 1-888-743-2165, facsimile 512-857-0124, or
electronic mail at tfg1@cox.net.

    Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the "safe
harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties, including, without limitation, continued acceptance of the
Company's products, increased levels of competition for the Company, new
products and technological changes, the Company's dependence upon third-party
suppliers, intellectual property rights, and other risks detailed from time to
time in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.