Zapp EV Completes Homologation of i300 in the United Kingdom

Follows prior EU certification and now enables Zapp to sell at scale across all key markets in Europe

/EIN News/ -- LONDON, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zapp Electric Vehicles Group Limited (Nasdaq: ZAPP) (“Zapp EV” or the “Company”), owner of Zapp, the British electric vehicle brand on a mission to revolutionise personal urban mobility, today announced it has received the required type approval from the Vehicle Certification Agency in the United Kingdom confirming that i300s produced in conformity with the previously announced European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval can also be registered for sale in Great Britain.

Jeremy North, President of Zapp EV, said: “This latest regulatory approval enables Zapp to start selling i300 at scale in Great Britain, marking another important step in our commercial rollout in Europe. We are growing our sales and support network beyond our own experience centre in Bicester Heritage Park in the United Kingdom to include additional authorised resellers throughout the continent. And with this latest achievement now in-hand, we especially look forward to meeting customers and business partners at the upcoming Scramble event at Bicester Motion.”

About Zapp EV

Zapp EV (Nasdaq: ZAPP) and its operating subsidiaries are run by a team of experts from the mobility industry, on a mission to redefine the electric two-wheeler segment. Zapp's debut product, the i300, is an urban electric high-performance two-wheeler capable of traditional motorcycle levels of performance in a step-through format, combining ease of use with exhilaration and fun. The i300 is the first in a suite of high-performance electric two-wheelers that Zapp plans to bring to market. Zapp will offer a high-quality direct-to-customer experience known as DSDTC (drop-ship-direct-to-customer). Customers ordering the i300 online will have their bikes conveniently delivered to their home by authorised “Zappers,” who will provide at-home inspection, service and support throughout the vehicle ownership lifecycle. Zapp is a registered trademark of Zapp Electric Vehicles Limited in the United Kingdom and other countries. For more information, visit www.zappev.com.

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