They are not worth the money. They are cheaply built, Swatch designed, CR@P. ZAP converts them and sells them for almost $30,000. They are only worth about $10,000-15,000 in Europe. ZAP removes most of the cool European features (Automatic corner adjusting headlights, all but 2 air bags, no diesel option, lots of electronic operations, and cheap roof padding added). Avoid them like the plague. The ONLY good point to them is the Turbocharged Mercedes 0.6L gas engine. A VW with a TDI will get the same MPG with more cargo/passenger space, be many times safer, better built and more fun to drive.

Think about it. You would be paying $30,000 JUST to get 45-55mpg and a queer looking egg. For $30K I could buy a brand new C230 or a 1998 SL600.

My test drive of one "federalized" by ZAP. Smart cars for sale in Colorado