ZENN Motor Company Reports First Quarter 2009 Results

• Press Release
• Source: ZENN Motor Company
• On 8:28 pm EST, Thursday February 26, 2009

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 26, 2009) - ZENN Motor Company Inc., ("ZMC" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:ZNN - News) a leading developer of zero emission transportation solutions, today announced its financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2008. All amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.

For the three months ended December 31, 2008, gross revenue was $545,392, (2007 - $900,424) a decline of 39% from the corresponding 2007 period. Unit sales in the current quarter were 24 compared to 69 in the corresponding prior year period and were negatively impacted by a supplier problem and a significant deterioration in the sales of automobiles of every type.

Net loss for the three month period was $1,786,420 or $(0.05) per share compared with a net loss of $1,677,662 or $(0.06) per share for the corresponding period in the prior year.

At December 31, 2008 the Company had working capital of $13,435,453 including cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaling $11,765,187 compared to $15,068,689 and $14,686,100, respectively, at September 30, 2008.

"The Company's first quarter results were affected by two significant events" said Ian Clifford, CEO of the Company. "A supplier of a major powertrain component experienced a labour disruption at its production facility that prevented us from completing and shipping ZENNs from mid-September until mid-December. Our engineering and production teams quickly integrated a product from an alternative supplier but the disruption did cost us sales and momentum in the market."

"The second major event" said Clifford, "is the economic turmoil that has rolled over the U.S. and most countries around the world. Auto sales, particularly in the U.S., have experienced a major decline and it will take time for consumer confidence to be restored. While we operate in a somewhat unique space, we are not immune to the pressures currently suppressing the auto market. The Company continues to have a strong balance sheet, and with a keen focus on value spending, we remain committed to our on-going development projects that will drive the future of the business."

"Despite the economic turmoil" observed Clifford, "it is encouraging to see that governments have maintained their commitment to alternative energy and green strategies. The Obama Administration in the United States has made clean energy a major priority and allocated several billion dollars towards alternative energy initiatives as part of its stimulus package. The Government of Ontario has also made clean energy a priority and announced a number of "green" incentive programs. Our mission plays well into these strategies and the Company is pursuing funding opportunities on both sides of the border that would enable us to further accelerate our development initiatives. While there can be no assurances of success" says Clifford, "the Company's plans and opportunities have generated considerable interest."

Additional Information

Readers are encouraged to read the Company's unaudited consolidated financial statements for the three months ended December 31, 2008 and the corresponding Management's Discussion and Analysis both of which have been filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and posted on the Company's website at www.ZENNcars.com.

ABOUT ZENN Motor Company Inc.

ZENN Motor Company, Toronto, Canada, is dedicated to being the global leader in zero emission transportation solutions for markets around the world. Driven by quality, ingenuity, and a philosophy of social responsibility, the ZMC team is redefining what is possible in both urban and business fleet transportation.

The ZENN(TM) (Zero Emission No Noise) provides an excellent alternative transportation solution for environmentally conscious drivers who want to dramatically reduce their operating costs and free themselves from dependence on oil. The current ZENN low speed vehicle is perfect for urban commuters and commercial fleets such as resorts, gated communities, airports, college and business campuses, municipalities, and parks and is sold through a network of retailers across the United States and directly by the Company in Quebec.

The planned commercialization and implementation of the ultra capacitor being developed by ZENN Motor Company's strategic partner EEStor, Inc., is expected to enable future ZMC vehicles and ZENNergy(TM) drivetrain powered vehicles to travel at speeds and distances similar to internal combustion powered vehicles but at a fraction of the cost and with zero emissions!

Forward-looking Statement

Certain statements in this release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities legislation. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking statements are subject known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level activity, performance or achievements of ZENN Motor Company Inc. to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements including but not limited to those risk factors discussed in the Company's most recent Annual Information Form. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. ZMC does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

ZENN Motor Company Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets

                                                Dec. 31 2008   Sep. 30 2008
                                                           $              $
                                                  (unaudited)      (audited)
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Assets
Current
 Cash and cash equivalents                         6,540,187      7,686,100
 Short-term investments                            5,225,000      7,000,000
 Accounts receivable                                 216,781         80,069
 Inventory                                         2,535,032      1,958,233
 Prepaid expenses and sundry assets                  700,327        599,309
                                                 -----------    ------------
                                                  15,217,327     17,323,711
Property and equipment                               333,506        362,413
Development costs                                    539,046        389,207
Rental deposits                                       88,852         98,552
EEStor technology rights                           1,510,145      1,510,145
Investment in EEStor, Inc.                         2,857,815      2,857,815
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                                                  20,546,691     22,541,843
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Liabilities
Current
 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities          1,781,874      2,078,969
 Contingent loss on purchase commitment                    -        176,053
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                                                   1,781,874      2,255,022
Shareholders' Equity
Capital stock                                     41,874,203     41,863,409
Contributed surplus                                1,651,502      1,322,066
Warrant capital                                      240,441        316,255
Deficit                                          (25,001,329)   (23,214,909)
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                                                  18,764,817     20,286,821
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                                                  20,546,691     22,541,843
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ZENN Motor Company Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Deficit
For the three months ended December 31
(unaudited)

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                                                        2008           2007
                                                           $              $
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Gross revenue                                        545,392        900,424
 Provision for rebates                                51,156        205,568
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Net revenue                                          494,236        694,856

Cost of sales                                        589,099        661,677
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Gross profit                                         (94,863)        33,179

Expenses
 Marketing and promotion                             436,989        475,740
 Engineering and development                         209,445        157,040
 General and administrative                        1,125,485      1,121,830
 Foreign exchange loss (gain)                        (20,903)       (12,437)
 Amortization                                         44,408         34,323
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                                                   1,795,424      1,776,496
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Loss before undernoted                            (1,890,287)    (1,743,317)
Interest income                                      103,867         65,655
                                                 -----------    ------------

Net loss for the period                           (1,786,420)    (1,677,662)

Deficit, beginning of period                     (23,214,909)   (15,476,286)
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Deficit, end of period                           (25,001,329)   (17,153,948)
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                                                 -----------    ------------

Loss per share, basic and diluted                      (0.05)         (0.06)

Weighted average number of shares
 outstanding                                      33,633,059     28,810,676



ZENN Motor Company Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the three months ended December 31
(unaudited)

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                                                        2008           2007
                                                           $              $
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Cash flows from operating activities
 Net loss for period                              (1,786,420)    (1,677,662)
 Add items not affecting cash flow
  Amortization                                        44,408         34,323
  Stock based compensation                           256,917        165,804
                                                 -----------    ------------
                                                  (1,485,095)    (1,477,535)
 Changes in non-cash working capital
  Accounts receivable                               (136,752)       (42,627)
  Inventory                                         (576,799)       253,053
  Prepaid expenses and other assets                 (101,018)           616
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities          (473,151)      (176,151)
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                                                  (2,772,815)    (1,442,644)
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Cash flows from investing activities
 Short-term investments                            1,775,000              -
 Purchase of property and equipment                  (15,457)       (29,391)
 Development costs                                  (149,839)             -
 Rental deposits                                       9,700          9,215
                                                 -----------    ------------
                                                   1,619,404        (20,176)
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Cash flow from financing activities
 Exercise of options                                   7,498         89,756
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Increase (decrease) in cash during period         (1,145,913)    (1,373,064)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   7,686,100      6,221,257
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period         6,540,187      4,848,193
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Consisting of:
 Cash                                                388,462        230,829
 Short term investments                            6,151,725      4,617,364
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                                                   6,540,187      4,848,193
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The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Catherine Scrimgeour
ZENN Motor Company
Public Affairs
(416) 535-8395 ext. 201
Email: cscrimgeour@ZENNcars.com
Website: www.ZENNcars.com