CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

We  consent to the use of our report  dated  March 27,  1998 on our audit of the
consolidated  financial statements of Zap Power Systems and Subsidiary as of and
for the year ended December 31, 1997 included in the  registration  statement on
Form SB-2 in connection  with the offering of common stock of Zap Power Systems.
We also consent to the  reference to our firm under the caption,  "Experts"  and
"Summary of Financial Data."

                                             /s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP

San Jose, California
May 11, 1998
    

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