ZERO/SPORTS set up their Electric Vehicle R&D Department (www.zero-ev.com) in 1998 with a vision for the future of the automotive industry. In December of 2000, ZERO/SPORTS' electric formula car achieved the second fastest record of 276.6km/h (the national record in Japan), only second to GM's record of 293km/h.

INTRODUCING: ZERO/SPORTS' ZERO EV ELEXCEED RS

In September 2003, ZERO/SPORTS released Elexceed RS, one-seater electric vehicle, and became the 17th largest auto maker in Japan, recognized by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. In 2004, ZERO/SPORTS donated Series type hybrid vehicles for Aichi Expo. In June 2005, Elexceed RS with high performance Lithium ion was released, as ZERO/SPORTS continues to seek out creative customizing solutions while coexisting with the nature.

This car is street legal in Japan and has been in production for several years now.

ZERO EV ELEXCEED RS SPECS: Class 1 Motorized Vehicle (Four Wheel) Residential 100V charge 70km with 8 hrs full charge *Based on fixed 30km/h driving. Variable on driving conditions. Maximum speed of 60km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length	98in / 2480mm
Overall Width	51in / 1295mm
Overall Height	38in / 970mm
Wheelbase	63in / 1600mm
Weight
Before/After the Tread	42in/43in  1070mm/1090mm
Vehicle Weight	948lb / 430kg
Riding capacity	1
Gross Vehicle Weight	1069lb / 485kg
Performance
Driving Range	43ml (19ml/h) / 70km (30km/h speed limit)
Minimum Turning Radius	177in / 4.5m
Motor
Type	Direct Current Series
Rated Output	0.59(kw)
Control Method	MOS-FET Chopper PWM System
Battery
Type	Valve Regulated Lead-Acid
Capacity Voltage	60ah 5HR 12V
Quantity	6
Total Voltage	72V
Charging Apparatus
Charge System	Conductive
Control Method	5 Gradual Constant-Current Charge
Input	AC100V
Standard Charge Time	8 Hours
Installation Type	Load Shape
Steering Wheel
Gear Type	Rack & Pinion
Suspension Assembly
Front Wheel	Double Wishbone Independent Suspension
Rear Wheel	Rigid Axle Type Axle Suspension
Brakes
Main Brake Type	2 Systematic Hydraulic Systems
Front Brake	Disk
Rear Brake	Disk
Drive
Type	Rear Wheel Drive Fixed Reduction Gear Ratio
Reduction Gear Ratio	5.980
Tire
Front Wheel	145/70R/12
Rear Wheel	145/70R/12

ZERO EV ELEXCEED RS VIDEOS:

The EV car making its debut appearance in the US at the Las Vegas SEMA Show 2006 w/ Edwin Tang, President of EDO Performance

EV Video from ZeroSports Japan (Japanese)