Electric Scooter Helps Man Skip Gas Station
Jonathan Ortiz of south Florida never has to stop at a gas station.
"I just have this internal satisfaction that my scooter is not costing me any money in gas."
Ortiz not only owns a Vectrix, but he sells the scooters at Foreign Affairs Auto in West Palm Beach.
They are 100 percent electric, have no emissions and can save you hundreds of dollars in gas money.
"On average costs about 1 to 2 pennies per mile, is what the operating costs would be," said Ortiz.
The Vectrix is virtually silent as it makes its way down the road.
You can travel between 40 and 60 miles per charge, and then all you have to do is plug it in.
"Open the compartment; you'll have your on board charging cord, goes into 110 volt outlets in any standard outlet in your wall."
And the Vectrix doesn't just 'scoot' around town.
It's actually pretty fast, reaching a top speed of 62 miles per hour.
"It is the only highway capable electric vehicle that is in production today," said Ortiz,
Foreign Affairs Auto has already sold about 25 scooters in the last six months.
And with gas prices still soaring, the Vectrix is sure to attract more drivers looking to pinch pennies and help the environment.
"I constantly get the thumbs up as soon as they see electric written on it, yeah, thumbs up."
