Frequently Asked Questions - Buying an Arcimoto Pulse
The deposit is fully refundable until the inventory is purchased that will be used to assemble the vehicle. This will typically occur about a month before vehicle delivery, and you will be given advanced notice as to when the deposit becomes non-refundable as well as when final payment for the vehicle is due.
The sooner you put an order in, the higher on the delivery list you will be. We expect to launch our pilot fleet in late 2010 or early 2011.
That will depend on how much to pay for electricity. In Oregon or Washington, the Pulse will cost about $0.80 to $0.90 to recharge if your batteries are completely depleted. If you live in California, the Pulse will cost about $1.50 to recharge if your batteries are completely depleted.
Nope. The Pulse is 100% electric.
The Pulse is built in Eugene, Oregon with parts and labor sourced as locally as possible.
Yes! In the case that you cancel your pre-order before production begins on your vehicle, we will be happy to provide you a full refund.
Arcimoto will never sell your information to anyone. Ever. Please read our privacy statement for more information.
Right now we know the price will remain under $20,000. As we near production we will provide a final price and contact you if you have placed a pre-order.
You can secure your reservation by placing a pre-order with a fully refundable deposit of $500. Place your pre-order on our website, or give us a call!
When the batteries are no longer useful to drive your Pulse, there are a few options for end of life disposal:
- Lead-acid batteries are highly recyclable. You can bring them back to us for recycling, or take them to any recycler of lead-acid batteries.
- Your batteries will still be useful for stationary energy storage capabilities when they are no longer useful for driving. Stationary applications can include battery banks for home renewable energy systems such as solar photovoltaic, or in larger applications for utilities to store excess power until it is needed. Come back to our website or contact us for more detailed information on these options in the future.
The Pulse is as safe to recharge as any household appliance. We have also included additional safety features to ensure that you don’t drive away with the vehicle plugged in!
The Pulse plugs into any standard 110-volt household outlet. Just plug it in, and unplug when you are ready to go!
The Pulse will take about 6 to 8 hours to charge from a standard 110 volt outlet if the batteries are completely depleted.
The majority of our components originate from OEM suppliers, meaning that the individual parts comprising an Arcimoto vehicle are of no less quality than any car out of Detroit. Additionally, we operate a comparatively low-volume operation, meaning that additional time and care is put into each and every vehicle produced on our line. We are implementing very strict quality control and testing standards on every one of our vehicles. We are able to attain a low cost by judiciously selecting the features that are included in our vehicle and by eliminating much of the waste and overspending that is present in larger auto manufacturers.
Arcimoto is currently seeking angel and venture investments and would be open to discussing potential investment opportunities with you.