| The Volt electric moped (named just like the | | | | The Volt features all the accessories you would |
| newly-announced electric car, but unlike the car, | | | | expect from a moped in this range - mirrors, headlights, |
| available today) is a new electric moped just released | | | | taillights, blinkers and brake lights, keyed start, a horn, |
| by Zero Emission Motors, a Los Angeles, CA | | | | and an under-seat storage compartment and glove |
| company. The Volt electric moped is a mid-range | | | | box. An odometer is included to let you know how far |
| electric moped that straddles the gap between | | | | you've traveled, and a speedometer is also provided. |
| low-power electric mopeds (those with motors less | | | | A battery indicator is also provided to let you know |
| than 1kW) and higher-power, freeway-legal mopeds | | | | how much charge you have left. |
| such as the Vectrix. | | | | The battery pack of the Volt is lead-acid, and takes |
| The Volt electric moped is driven by a 1500 watt / 48 | | | | about 8 hours or so to fully charge using the included |
| Volt motor and can propel you at speeds up to 30 | | | | battery charger, which you can plug in to any wall |
| mph for up to 30 miles per charge. The 1500 Watt | | | | outlet. It costs about $0.10 for a full charge, which |
| motor provides enough power to get you up hills | | | | means $10 of electricity will get you about 3000 miles |
| without slowing down too much, and will also provide | | | | worth of travel. The Volt is capable of seating up to |
| good acceleration when you need it. | | | | two people at a time - its weight limit is 500 lbs. |