Zap Xebra Sedan
Powered By: Electric battery and Solar Power; can be charged at any electrical outlet
Mileage: 25 miles on regular charge and up to 40 miles on extended battery
Top speed: 40 mph
Price: $11,700.00 plus shipping, taxes & license plates
Options: Leather seats, fast charger solar charger, extended range battery
Where to buy: Jessup Automotive Services: 1118 E. 31 Street, La Grange Park, IL 60526; 708.352-8800
Web site: http://www.jessupsauto.com/home.asp or www.zapworld.com
License: Valid state driver's license required
Street use: May be driven on streets
Zappy 3 Pro Electric Scooter
Powered By: Electric Battery
Mileage: Up to 24 miles on one charge
Top speed: 13 mph
Price: $900
Options: basket, headlight, horn
Where to buy: Jessup Automotive Services: 1118 E. 31 Street, La Grange Park, IL 60526; 708.352-8800
Web site: http://www.zapworld.com/electric-vehicles/electric-scooters/zappy-3-pro or http://www.jessupsauto.com/home.asp
License: none required; no age restrictions
Street use: Not allowed on streets; sidewalks only
E300S Electric Razor Scooter
Powered by: Electric Battery
Mileage: 12 hours on one battery charge
Top speed: 15 mph
Price: $269.99
Option: removable seat
Where to buy: Toys-R-Us, K-Mart, Sears
Web site: http://www.razor.com/products/e300-electric-scooter.php
License: Valid state driver's license required for ages 16 and over
Street use: May be driven on streets by drivers over 16 years old, with valid state driver's license and liability insurance. Vehicle must be registered with the Illinois Secretary of State. Not permitted on sidewalks. Recommended for ages 12 and over if operated on private property
Segway i2 Commuter
Powered by: Electric Battery
Mileage: Up to 24 miles on one charge
Top speed: 12.5 mph
Price: $5350
Options: Handlebar bag, lock kit, comfort mats, removable lean-steer frame for easy storage
Where to buy: Segway of Chicago: 515 LaGrange Road, La Grange, IL 60525; 708.352-1685
Web site: http://www.segwaychicago.com/ or www.segway.com.
License: None required
Street use: Not permitted on streets. Sidewalk only, classified as "electric pedestrian" in Illinois (same category as electric wheelchair)
Vespa S (LX 50)
Powered by: Gasoline
Mileage: 106 miles per gallon
Top speed: 45 mph
Price: $3299
Option: Windshield
Where to buy: Motoworks Chicago 1901 S. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608; 312.738-4269
Web site: www.motoworkschicago.com or www.vespausa.com
License: Valid state driver's license required
Street use: May be driven on streets