# Rocket-Like EV Pre-Sales Zap Alais Taking Money Down on X-Prize Prototype Set for Production By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-01-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zap-alais-presales References: [green.autoblog](http://green.autoblog.com/gallery/detroit-2010-zap-alias/) & [zapworld](http://www.zapworld.com/electric-vehicles/electric-cars/zap-alias) The Zap Alais is a [3-wheel scream machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theory-1) with a powerful AC24LS high efficiency, air-cooled, AC induction motor running at 216 volts. It’s all electric all of the time and it has a range of over 100 miles. The wide stance [X-Prize car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hypercar-prototype) with double-wishbone suspension is available for presale. $1000 puts buyers in line for the first production run of the $35,000 [electric vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-id-every1-concept). Trend Hunter first spotted the Zap Alias back in February of 2008, when the only move it made was via computer generated animation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Electric Vehicle Pre-sales:** Opportunity for businesses to capitalize on the growing demand for electric vehicles by offering pre-sales of innovative, high-performance models. - **X-prize Car Production:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to participate in the production of cutting-edge, X-Prize-winning vehicles that showcase advanced technology and design. - **AC Induction Motor Advancements:** Potential for businesses to develop and market more efficient, high-performance AC induction motors to meet the increasing demand for electric vehicles. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry by developing and producing electric vehicles that cater to eco-conscious consumers. - **Technology:** Opportunity for technological advancements by developing more efficient and powerful AC induction motors for electric vehicles. - **Retail:** Opportunity to offer pre-sales of electric vehicles, tapping into the growing market for eco-friendly transportation options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Step-Through Electric Motorscooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i300-e.md) - [Rechargeable Two-Seater Modern Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eli-zero.md) - [Two-Seater Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aptera.md) - [Electric Three-Wheel Roadsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheel-roadster.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saga-sedan.md) - [Limited-Run Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ace-classic-electric.md) - [Affordable Two-Seater Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ark-zero.md) - [Elongated Electric Crossover Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-acura-zdx.md) - [Diminutive Urban Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-cars.md)