# $30,000 3-Wheeled Electric Car is Faster than A Porsche ZAP Alias By Ben Preiss | Published 2008-02-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zap-alias References: [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2008/02/05/ncar105.xml) & [newlaunches](http://www.newlaunches.com/archives/zap_alias_claims_to_go_faster_than_a_porsche_has_only_3_wheels.php) The mean green electric two-seater goes from zero to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds, its two in-wheel motors produce 320 horsepower. It goes a top speed of 156 mph, and could be yours as soon as next year. ZAP ([Zero Air Pollution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-ls1)) is working with Lotus Engineering on the Alias, which is not only faster than the [Porsche](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-taycan) Boxster, it's half the price. **Implications** - The featured video shows off a 360-degree view of the futuristic-looking vehicle. The chief executive of ZAP Steve Schneider claims that "everyone who has seen the Alias says they want to buy one." This [eco-friendly sports car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette) can travel more than 100 miles before it needs to be recharged. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Sports Cars:** The rise of electric sports cars presents opportunities for innovative designs and improved performance. - **Affordable High-speed Vehicles:** The development of high-speed vehicles at a lower price point opens up new markets and accessibility for consumers. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** The demand for environmentally-friendly transportation options creates opportunities for sustainable innovations in the automotive industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can leverage the trend of electric sports cars and affordable high-speed vehicles to attract a wider customer base. - **Green Technology:** The development of eco-friendly transportation creates opportunities for the green technology industry to provide sustainable solutions and products. - **Luxury Goods:** The introduction of affordable high-speed vehicles can disrupt the luxury goods industry by offering similar performance at a more accessible price point. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sporty Fully-Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abarth-500e.md) - [Step-Through Electric Motorscooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i300-e.md) - [Breakneck Speed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-air-grand-touring-performance.md) - [Premium Sporty Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-taycan.md) - [Rechargeable Two-Seater Modern Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eli-zero.md) - [Affordable Two-Seater Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ark-zero.md) - [Electric Three-Wheel Roadsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheel-roadster.md) - [Two-Seater Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aptera.md) - [All-Electric Dune Buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manx-20-electric.md)