Alpha ALPHA EV 2+2 Owner's manual

Owner’s / Operator’s Manual
January 2022
CAUTION: Read This Manual Carefully & Completely.
48 Volt ALPHA EV 2+2
48 Volt ALPHA EV Sport 2+2

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulaons on your purchase of our luxury Electric Vehicle (EV). We are hopeful that you will enjoy your
new EV as much as we enjoy preparing this adventure for you.
Within this Owner’s & Operator’s Manual you will find helpful informaon for the proper care & maintenance
of your EV which will allow you to also obtain the most enjoyment out of your investment.
If you have any quesons regarding the Operaon or Maintenance of your EV, please consult your Authorized
Alpha EV Dealer.
2021 EV Owner’s & Operator’s Manual
1st Edion
All Rights Reserved. Any prinng or unauthorized use without
wrien permission of Alpha EV, LLC. Is strictly prohibited.
** Copyright Pending **

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
This is a Safety Alert Symbol. It is used to alert the users of this manual to potenal safety & injury hazards. Please obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to insure a safe vehicle operaon and to avoid possible injury or death.
The Warning Symbol above indicates a hazardous situaon, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
A Noce indicates special precauons that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or property.
Quick Tip provides key informaon to make procedures clearer & easier.
CAUTION: Read This Manual Carefully & Completely.

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CONTENTS
 WARRANTY
 OPERATOR SAFETY & SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
 DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
 CONTROLS & COMPONENTS
 BEFORE OPERATING THE VEHICLE / PRE‐INSPECTION
 VEHICLE OPERATION
 BATTERY CARE / WET‐FLOODED BATTERIES
 BATTERY CARE / LITHIUM BATTERY
 BATTERY CHARGING
 BODY & CHASSIS CARE
 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHARTS
 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
 VEHICLE STORAGE
 RETURNING THE VEHICLE TO SERVICE
 QUESTIONS / CONTACT INFORMATION

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WARRANTY
LIMITED 2‐YEAR WARRANTY / MODEL ALPHA 2+2 & ALPHA SPORT 2+2
ALPHA EV hereby warrants to the original purchaser of a new Model Alpha EV 2+2 or Alpha EV 2+2 Sport Model, purchased
from an Authorized Alpha EV Dealer in the United States, will be free from defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and service for the period stated below. Enactment of this Limited Warranty starts from the purchase date and is
subject to the provisions, limitaons and exclusions contained in this Limited Warranty.
DuringtheWarrantyPeriodan Authorized Alpha EV Distributor, Dealer or approved Service Agent of Alpha EV will, free of
charge, replace or repair, at Alpha EV’s opon, any part that is judged defecve by Alpha EV due to faulty workmanship or
materials from the factory. Parts used in these warranty repairs will be warranted for the balance of the original warranty
period. All parts replaced under warranty will be property of Alpha EV.
GeneralExclusionsof this warranty will include any product failures due to:
1. Abuse or neglect such as overcharging, undercharging, improper baery fluid level maintenance, loose wiring or rusted
and corroded hardware.
2. Excessive operaon of the baery in an undercharged condion (Below half charge ‐1200 Specific Gravity.)
3. Lack of proper maintenance as described in the Vehicle’s Owner’s & Operators Manual.
4. Normal wear and tear, neglect, abuse, lack of proper maintenance and use not in conjuncon to the Owner’s &
Operator’s Manual.
5. Accident or Collision Damage.
6. Installaon of parts & components that are not Original Equipment.
7. Fading, rust or deterioraon due to exposure outside of normal wear and tear.
8. Modificaons to the vehicle that is outside of the Original Equipment offered. These may affect the condion, operaon,
performance and durability of the vehicle in a negave fashion.
9. Damage due to improper transportaon.
10. Acts of God such as Hurricanes, tornadoes, lightning, hail damage, flooding, fire, etc.
11. Semiconductor parts such as diodes, fuses, etc. which are vulnerable to electrical overloads (Including lightning strikes)
Transportaon expenses for warranty services are excluded from this warranty. This includes any charges incurred in
transporng the EV or component of to and from an Authorized Alpha EV Dealer for service or in performing field service are
also excluded from this warranty.

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LIMITED 2‐YEAR WARRANTY / MODEL ALPHA 2+2 & ALPHA SPORT 2+2
WARRANTY
(Connued)GeneralExclusionsof this warranty will include any product failures due to:
Also excluded from any Alpha EV warranty are all fuses, decals (Except Safety Decals), light bulbs, lubricants, trim pieces,
seats, and roune wear items such as the charger cord, plug and receptacle, brake pads / shoes, bushings, mats and pads,
maintenance adjustments, cosmec deterioraon, and items which deteriorate of fail due to exposure of normal wear and
tear.
 Roune Maintenance.
 Tire Wear.
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SpecificExclusions:
TheCustomer’sResponsibility under this warranty shall be:
 Operate and maintain the Alpha EV and associated components as specified in the Owner’s & Operator’s Manual.
 Give noce to an authorized Alpha EV Dealer of any and all apparent defects within 7 days (One Week) aer discovery.
During this me the vehicle / components must be made available to an Authorized Alpha EV Dealer for inspecon,
diagnosis and potenal repair.
Alpha EV makes no addional expressed or implied warranty of any kind. All implied or expressed warranes outside of this
document are hereby disclaimed by Alpha EV and excluded from this warranty.
VoidingofWarranty:
This and any other warranty shall be void if the vehicle is abused or used in an unintended manner or shows indicaons that it
has been altered in any way, including, but not limited to, modificaon of the factory speed seng, re diameters, braking
system, steering, transaxle, or other operang system of the car causing it to perform outside of Alpha EV Specificaons.
The warranty is likewise void if the vehicle involved shows indicaons that reasonable or necessary maintenance as outlined
in the Owner’s & Operator’s Manual was not performed at the me and in the manner specified in such manuals.
* Some states allow neither limitaon on the duraon of an implied warranty, nor exclusions or limitaons of incidental or
consequenal damages. Therefore the above limitaons or exclusions may not apply to you.

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Operator Safety & Consideraons
Your ALPHA EV is designed for safety and simplicity. Please be sure to follow the Operator Safety requirements
below to reduce the risk of serious injury or death due to the loss of vehicle control and addional hazards that
may exist.
BEFOREOPERATINGYOURALPHAEV:
 Read the Owner’s & Operator’s Manual to familiarize yourself with all of the safety and warning instrucons
that are associated with your vehicle.
 Perform the pre‐operaonal checks that are designated within this manual.
 Only authorized individuals should drive this vehicle from the drivers side only.
 Drive in designated areas only.
 Do not allow more than two occupants per seat . Your ALPHA EV 2+2 is equipped with two seats and a four
person occupancy limit.
 Do not operate this vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. These components and the effects
thereof will make the operaon of this vehicle dangerous.
 Do not operate this vehicle on public streets, roads or highways; unless allowed by law or local regulang
enes.
WHILEOPERATINGYOURALPHAEV:
 Keep all occupants seated firmly and inside your vehicle.
 Do not start the vehicle unl all occupants are seated and inside the vehicle as explained above.
 Hold on while the vehicle is in moon.
 Keep your hands on the steering wheel and your eyes on the desnaon ahead of you..
 Use extra care and cauon in congested areas or when backing up. Always back up slowly and cauously.
 Avoid starng and stopping abruptly.
 Match your speed to the environment and terrain in which you are traveling.

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Operator Safety & Consideraons
Your ALPHA EV is designed for safety and simplicity. Please be sure to follow the Operator Safety requirements
below to reduce the risk of serious injury or death due to the loss of vehicle control and addional hazards that
may exist.
WHILEOPERATINGYOURALPHAEV:
 Avoid sudden and sharp turns of the steering wheel to avoid pping or rolling over of the vehicle and loss of
the occupants.
 Always drive slowly and straight up and down slopes. This will help avoid pping or rolling over of the
vehicle.
 Do not make any vehicle modificaons that may affect the safety of the vehicle and endangerment of the
occupants.
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SAFEDRIVINGCONSIDERATIONS:
 Your ALPHA EV can cause injury if improperly used of maintained.
 Allow only authorized individuals with a valid motor vehicle license to operate this vehicle.
 Drivers should be cauous and observe all laws while operang this vehicle.
 Wet terrain may cause your vehicle to lose tracon and become unstable. Operators should reduce the
vehicle speed in wet areas or periods of inclement weather.
1. Do not operate this vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. These components and the effects
thereof will make the operaon of this vehicle dangerous.
2. Always drive slowly and straight up and down slopes. This will help avoid pping or rolling over of the
vehicle.
3. Be cauous and mindful of sharp turns, blind corners and structure (Garage, Bridges, etc.) heights.

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Operator Safety & Consideraons
Your ALPHA EV is designed for safety and simplicity. Please be sure to follow the Operator Safety requirements
below to reduce the risk of serious injury or death due to the loss of vehicle control and addional hazards that
may exist.
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SAFEDRIVINGCONSIDERATIONS:
 When approaching pedestrian or congested areas, always reduce your speed, drive slowly and use cauon as
pedestrians have the right of way.
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SAFEMAINTENANCEPRECAUTIONS:
 Properly immobilize your ALPHA EV prior to any needed service maintenance. This will include disabling the
vehicles electrical system in accordance with the manufacturers suggesons.
 Wear proper safety apparel while repairing this vehicle. Proper safety apparel includes, but is not limited to:
Approved eye protecon, insulated gloves.
 Remove all jewelry, and loose apparel items prior to working on this vehicle.
 Use only properly insulated tools when in electrical areas of the vehicle in order to prevent electrical shock
and damage to the electrical system.
 Set the key switch to OFF. Use blocks to secure the wheels. Prior to service / maintenance.
 Electrical components can become hot during operaon. Allow these components me to cool before
service to avoid burns.
 Properly block the chassis before working underneath the vehicle and allow proper clearance.
 When working on or near the baery, do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near the baeries.
 Maintain all vehicle safety devices in a safe operang condion. Do not modify these devices.
 Vehicle maintenance should be performed and maintained by qualified and trained personnel in order to
provide the highest degree of safety for the operaon and care of this vehicle.