There aren't too many dealerships out there yet that specialize in electric powered cars but I'd expect the number to grow considerably over the next 2 years. I did a search and compiled a directory (I'm not making any claims that this is comprehensive or complete!) If you know of any others feel free to leave a comment.
This small list is from the Electric Auto Association:
New Vehicles— Dealers
- Electric Car Company of Long Beach Long Beach, CA
- Electric Cars of Austin Austin, TX
- Green Rides Campbell, CA
- MC Electric Vehicles Seattle, Washington
- Star Electric Cars Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Here's a more comprehensive list of 34 dealerships across the nation from Electric Powered Cars Are For Girls (great name!)
EcoMotion is an electric powered car dealership and it just so happens to be right down the street from me in Portland Oregon! They sell quite a few of the Zap models and Zap says that Oregon is one of the top US electric car markets. Very cool
Filed under Electric Cars by on Apr 5th, 2008. Comment. 
There are many advantages to an electric car – some obvious, some not so much.
Zero Emmissions
Fewer moving parts – less repair!
Quieter
Efficiency – nearly 90% energy conversion efficiency
Cheaper Fuel!
Environmentally Friendly
Some disadvantages….
Range – they can only get you so far on a charge
Speed – not for the needy of speed
Safety – wouldn't want to be hit with an SUV in one
Cost – some of the newer models coming to market are very pricey (see Phoenix Motorcars)
Filed under Electric Cars by on Feb 15th, 2008. Comment.
After several years of big is better with trucks seemingly getting so large as to nearly take up two lanes, the trend may be shifting with a new found focus on environmentall friendly options. The buzz is building about electric and hybrid cars, most of which would be crushed in an accident. Enough to make any potential buyer hesitant. However, an interesting press release was posted yesterday from a company called XP Vehicles based out of the Bay Area that will begin selling a sub $5000 inflatable, electric car! Yep, that's right inflatable. The company claims that the car implements NASA technology and is completely safe. I think I'll let others do the "beta" testing for this one. Apparently the electric car ships in two boxes and takes two people about two hours to assemble and will be available in late 2008. From the website: (what was that about driving off a cliff? I'm waiting for the youtube videos on this one)
So, what is the big deal about our cars over any other EV?
* Prices start under $3000.00.
* You can drive them off a cliff, a few times in a row, and be OK.
* They have motors on every wheel.
* They can fold up (“flat-Pack”) for shipping
* They can carry lots of stuff.
* They have issued patents on them.
* They all have iPOD holders.
* They plug into your house.
* You can charge them without an extension cord.
* Stay Tuned.. More revelations weekly…
Filed under Electric Cars by on Sep 15th, 2007. Comment.
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