The Volt electric moped (named just like the newly-announced electric car, but unlike the car, available today) is a new electric moped just released by Zero Emission Motors, a Los Angeles, CA company.
The Volt electric moped is a mid-range electric moped that straddles the gap between low-power electric mopeds (those with motors less than 1kW) and higher-power, freeway-legal mopeds such as the Vectrix.
The Volt electric moped 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.
The 1500 Watt motor provides enough power to get you up hills without slowing down too much, and will also provide good acceleration when you need it.
The Volt features all the accessories you would expect from a moped 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 of the Volt 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.
The Volt is capable of seating up to two people at a time - its weight limit is 500 lbs.