NOTE 8 - DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS

Distribution agreements are presented below (in thousands):

	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011

Better World Products	$	2,160		$	2,160
Jonway Products		14,400			14,400
		16,560			16,560
Less amortization		(4,741	)		(3,121	)
	$	11,819		$	13,439

Amortization was $1.62 million for both the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, and $540,000 for both the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Distribution Agreement with Better World, Ltd

On January 15, 2010, ZAP entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with 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 Worlds products for three years, 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 Cathaya Capital, an investor of Better World International, Ltd.

Distribution Agreement with Goldenstone Worldwide Limited for Jonway Products

On October 10, 2010, ZAP entered into a ten year International Distribution Agreement 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 world wide 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 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.

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 September 30, 2012.