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Zero Emission Motors’ Volt electric scooter

If you’re looking for an inexpensive electric scooter tailor-made for city driving, then the new Volt electric scooter from Zero Emission Motors might be just the ticket for you. The new Volt electric scooter (named just like the newly-announced electric car, but unlike the car, available today) is a new electric scooter just released by our friends over at Zero Emission Motors - we got the opportunity to meet Adam Maoz, president of the company, a couple of weeks back at the Kick Gas festival in San Diego, and got to see the Volt in person.

The Volt electric scooter is a mid-range electric scooter that straddles the gap between low-power electric scooters (< 1000W) and higher-power, freeway-legal scooters such as the Vectrix.

The Volt electric scooter is driven by a 1500 watt / 48 Volt motor and can propel you at speeds up to 30 mph for up to 30 miles per charge. We like the 1500 Watt motor because it provides enough power to get you up hills without slowing down too much, and will also provide good acceleration when you need it.

Details on the Volt electric scooter

The Volt electric scooter features all the trimmings you would expect from a scooter in this range - mirrors, headlights, taillights, blinkers and brake lights, keyed start, a horn, and an under-seat storage compartment and glove box. An odometer is included to let you know how far you’ve traveled, and a speedometer is also provided. A battery indicator is also provided to let you know how much charge you have left. The battery pack is lead-acid, and takes about 8 hours or so to fully charge using the included battery charger, which you can plug in to any wall outlet. It costs about $0.10 for a full charge, which means $10 of electricity will get you about 3000 miles worth of travel. Try that with gasoline.

The Volt is capable of seating up to two people at a time - its weight limit is 500 lbs. And at $1,495 plus $150 shipping, we think this e-scooter gives a you lot for the price. The Volt electric scooter is available today from Zero Emission Motors.

Adam Maoz at the Kick Gas Festival with his Volt electric scooter

While the United States continues to suffer this year’s economic downturn, one sector of our industry is enjoying record growth and attracting more entrepreneurs than ever before - green transportation. One such entrepreneur is Adam Maoz, of Marina Del Rey, CA.

Adam Maoz is the owner of Zero Emission Motors, a company which is importing and selling electric scooters into the United States. Adam started Zero Emission Motors in early 2008. His background is perhaps not what you would expect from someone getting into the electric vehicle industry - Adam’s background is in IT. Before starting Zero Emission Motors, Adam was a senior analyst at a large healthcare provider.

Adam started the company as much from a personal need as a business opportunity. “I was looking for a local commuting vehicle for myself that could also get me off of gasoline,” Adam said. “After doing some research, I found that electric scooters/mopeds have been in-use in many Asian countries for many years and were wildly popular. I started the company because I knew there were many people like me that were searching for a fun local commuter that could get them off gasoline today.”

Zero Emission Motors’ new Volt electric scooter.

Since starting the company, Adam has expanded his product line to include 5 electric scooters, including their latest Volt electric scooter, and he says the response has been very positive. “People are genuinely excited about electric vehicles. The scooters are major head turners. I have heard from people that have bought one that they have literally stopped traffic. The most common response I get from buyers is just how fun they are to ride on”.

Starting a new company around a little-known product does come with it’s difficulties.”Electric scooters are virtually brand new to the US market,” Adam said. “The biggest challenge is getting people familiar with a brand new product. Electric technology is here today and ready to ride.”

But business is good, and Adam is passionate about his product. “Zero Emission Motors was founded for the simple purpose of selling high quality electric scooters to the public at an affordable price. We are committed to doing our part in lowering emissions. Our scooters are a fun way to get around town while saving you the high cost of gasoline.”

A detail shot of Zero Emission Motors’ new Volt.

Zero Emission Motors currently sells their electric scooters through their online store, and Adam is currently exploring the possibility of opening a retail showroom.

Zero Emission Motors’ latest scooter offering is the Volt electric scooter, pictured in this article. The Volt electric scooter features a 1500 watt brushless motor, and can move you along at speeds of 30mph for up to 30 miles per charge. Power is provided by four 12v 38 amp batteries. The Volt features all the trimmings you would expect on a motorized scooter - headlights and tailights, brake lights, blinkers and a horn.

And at only $1,495 retail, the Volt electric scooter is highly affordable, and is available for purchase today through Zero Emission Motors’ website.

For more information about Zero Emission Motors, check out their website, ZeroEMotors.com.