LSV’S ARE HOT AND THE EVE BY FAIRPLAY IS A POPULAR CHOICE TO MEET THE GREAT DEMAND!

The EVE by Fairplay is one of the vehicles dealers count on to meet the great demand for LSV’s. Golf Car Advisor had the opportunity to sit down and discuss how EVE keeps up with LSV (Low Speed Vehicle) consumer demands in a market taking full advantage of the incredible federal tax incentives. Individual states have also jumped on board the Federal Tax Incentives movement, offering additional incentives to help spur sales. There is more information on the State Tax Incentives on the evelsv.com web site.

“Many sun belt states have been keen on small electric vehicles as second cars for years,” says Ryan Alexander, National Sales Manager. “It’s not hard to understand that the places where the weather allows year round recreational and daily use of these vehicles are key markets.”

“Some of our larger dealers have placed orders well in advance to insure delivery by the end of the year. We have tripled our production staff in our California facility and added more administrative help to keep up with the increased paper flow. Overall we expect to be able to open new dealers and provide existing dealers with the products they need to meet demand, but supplies are limited and dealers shouldn’t wait too long to get signed up and get cars on the way.”

The EVE LSV comes in two models. The ECO is the base model with a lower cost and more basic features. The DELUX (featured on the cover) has added features, such as custom aluminum wheels with upgraded tires, side turn indicator lights, Suite Seats with the distinctive embroidered EVE logo, in-dash analog clock, and upgraded trim packages with burl wood or carbon fiber on the dash and steering wheel. Both models feature DOT approved safety features to keep you and your passengers safe such as four wheel brakes, one-piece windshield, three point harness seat belts, side turn signals, DOT approved wheels and tires, side mirrors and a 100% electric motor capable of speeds of up to 25 mph to keep up with traffic.

“Our dealers are ordering more of the higher end models because we can install the many various upgrades for a lower price than the dealer can. It’s less hassle and protected under our two year limited factory warranty”, added Ryan Alexander.

EVE Electric Car and Fairplay Electric Car offer an excellent after sales service and technical support team, and a wide range of programs to help dealers promote the vehicles in their markets. To help market the EVE LSV line, Fairplay introduced a variety of ways for dealers to promote the brand. An example is an attractive, prominent sign for display at the dealers business and a smaller “Electric Car Parking Only” sign, both of which are made from UV stable vinyl mounted on an aluminum plate to allow years of use. Other marketing support includes co-op dollars for yellow pages advertising and print media to assist dealers in aligning their name with the EVE products and to draw the growing number of consumers looking for an alternative form of transportation.

One of the popular selling features of the Fairplay EVE vehicle is the 44% US parts content and assembly work done right here in the U.S.A. Many of the key parts are sourced right here in the states and territories to help keep jobs and money local. The motors are made in New York state, the front hydraulic brake system comes from Pennsylvania, the controllers from the Dominican Republic, batteries are made in Georgia, seats in Arkansas and Minnesota, and the DOT windshield is made in California, just to mention a few.

“We have two more LSV models in research and development using high speed DC motors. The GOAT hunting model and a four-person (facingforward) model will be offered in a street legal version by the first quarter of 2010. The demand for our two person models (ECO and DELUX) is so great we are not able to fit the new products into our production flow until next year,” says Alexander.

“The other exciting project is our AC system that is in full testing at this time. The efficiency of the AC motor will improve performance and over-all range. Most of us realize the advantages of AC systems and we are looking forward to offering this advanced technology on more Fairplay vehicles. In addition to the AC project, we are also working on a lighter weight and more competitively priced commercial vehicle that will be similar to our popular HOSS vehicle.”

“EVE Electric Car will continue to be hard at work researching and developing the future of low speed electric vehicle transportation. We believe that the demand for quality electric vehicles, matched with outstanding service, will be with us well into the foreseeable future and we intend to be a big part of that future.”

The ECO and Delux models are available now in a variety of body colors. Check out the brand new EVE web site at www.evelsv.com. It is full of all kinds of cool information on the federal and state tax credits, downloadable catalogs, product information and excellent photo galleries to educate you and your customers. EVE would like to invite everyone on FaceBook to become a fan and get up to the second information, news and gossip about the electric vehicle industry and new and amazing products. All FaceBook fans will be notified of incredible giveaway items and special offers – check out the website and become a fan today!

For more information on the EVE LSV models or becoming a Fairplay dealer contact Ryan Alexander at 970-257-0346 or email: ryanafairplaycars.com.
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