Distribution Agreements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Distribution Agreements [Abstract]

Distribution Agreements

NOTE 7 - DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS

Distribution agreements as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 are presented below (in thousands):

		2011			2010
Better World Products-related party	$	2,160			2,160
Jonway Products		14,400			14,400
		16,560			16,560
Less amortization		(3,121	)		(961	)
	$	13,439		$	15,599

     Amortization expense related to these distribution agreements for the years ended December 2011 and 2010 was $2,160,000 and $961,000 respectively. Amortization is based over the term of the agreements. The estimated future amortization expense, as follows (in millions):

Year ended December 31,
2012	$	2,160
2013		1,440
2014		1,440
2015		1,440
2016		1,440
Thereafter		5,519
Total	$	13,439

Distribution Agreement with Better World, Ltd

     On January 15, 2010, ZAP entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with a related party, Better World, Ltd., a British Virgin Islands company, whereby the Company issued 6 million shares of its common stock valued at $2.16 million in exchange for an agreement on terms relating to rights to the distribution of Better World products, such as charging stations for electric vehicles both in the U.S. and internationally. Priscilla Lu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ZAP, is also General Partner of Better World, Ltd.

Distribution Agreement with Goldenstone Worldwide Limited for Jonway Products

     On October 10, 2010, ZAP entered into an International Distribution with Goldenstone Worldwide Limited as the distributor of Jonway products such as gas SUV's and gas and electric motor scooters, both in the U. S. and internationally. In connection with the distribution agreement the Company also issued 30 million shares of ZAP common stock valued at $14.4 million. The Jonway Group had previously granted exclusive worldwide distribution of Jonway products to Goldenstone Worldwide Limited. ZAP acquired a 51% equity interest in Jonway Auto but this equity interest did not include the worldwide distribution rights for Jonway Products. Therefore it was necessary for ZAP to acquire distribution rights for Jonway Products.

Distribution Agreement with Samyang Optics

     On January 27, 2010, ZAP entered into an International Distribution Agreement (the "Distribution Agreement") with a related party, Samyang Optics Co. Ltd. ("Samyang") pursuant to which ZAP appointed Samyang as the exclusive distributor of certain ZAP electric vehicles including the Jonway A380 5-door electric sports utility vehicle equipped with ZAP's electric power train, in the Republic of Korea. In addition, the Distribution Agreement provides that ZAP and Samyang will negotiate to enter into additional agreements related to the manufacture and assembly of ZAP vehicles by Samyang in Korea. The Distribution Agreement shall be in effect for one year and may be extended annually by Samyang provided that Samyang has satisfied sales quotas determined by ZAP and Samyang is otherwise in compliance with the Distribution Agreement. Samyang has not met the sales quotas as of this filing date.

     In addition, on January 27, 2010, ZAP and Samyang entered into an initial purchase order pursuant to the Distribution Agreement for the purchase of one hundred ZAP Jonway UFO electric sports utility vehicles. Selling prices have yet to be determined and no purchases have been made as of December 31, 2011.