@Louis B I dont think Elon is worried about companies that use harbor freight tools. And talk about highway drag coefficients on a city vehicle. That being said he welcomes competition he has said in the past as it leads to innovation.
@@SethsPhone One major thing people are ignoring is this car is literally designed for efficiency. Teslas aren't, not because they couldn't, but because if you get in a crash you'll live in a Tesla, not so much this.
@@brian8616 The first planned production run of the 1000 mile range sold out first, in less than 12 hours, in spite of being the most expensive. There is demand for this.
ground clearance is an issue look how close the wheel covers are to the ground and the body too kind of. it cant go through snow or even mild pot holes it might even get smashed on speed humps
The range on their best model for just 1 charge is 1,000 miles and it costs less than $50,000. That’s actually insane. Plus you can get additional range from solar power. I really hope these guys succeed. Also a 4 seater model would be nice in the future as well.
@@adamkimmV well a lot of people only drive a couple of miles a day, also if every car in the world can save a couple of miles on gas EVERY DAY that would make a huge difference. But yeah there is also definitely room to grow, which is also kinds the point of this
@@GuidoHaverkort the issue is what's the point in putting the solar panel on the car? It just adds weight to the car compared to having a panel on a roof, or in a solar farm, and just using that electric to charge cars. Especially considering most people will leave these in garages, or car parks 90% of the time.
@@ApteraMotors A HUD would be very efficient and thus main screen can be dimmed to save energy. A low cost, low energy projection HUD should be considered for basic information MPH, navigation, range, volume control, etc.
@@ApteraMotors With decades of advanced textile materials mechanical and manufacturing engineering experience, its exciting to see a perfect blend of multiple technologies into a harmonious design with awesome efficiency, fit, form, function & ultra low environmental impact like no other. 🍃No expensive chargers to purchase 🍃Ultra Low to NO grid environmental charging impact (90% of grid power is from toxic emission producing power plants) 🍃No huge, heavy costly toxic batteries to purchase, replace & properly dispose of. 🍃Efficient, safe, easily available standard 110v charging if necessary. 🍃Brilliant win/win/win
This is the first new car I would ever consider buying! Literally a dream for a working class person who cant afford something fancy but wants something that won't hurt the environment. Yall nailed it!
@@otrogreandcorgi9818 I agree that trains are better for the environment but unfortunately The United States is not Europe or Japan so I don’t have much of a choice but to use something with rubber :) Looking forward to my reservation!
"So next time you think of bicycling down to your local grocery store, you might as well hop in your Aptera to make that same trip." Don't forget bicycling is still great exercise! I'd encourage everyone to make short trips exclusively on their bicycle.
A speed pedelec will still only use 16 wh/km, which is still a lot less than the 62 wh/km claimed here. And it's better for your health and wallet. But a normal diesel car will be around 500 wh/km, so the Aptera is around 8 times as efficient! That's cool!
The solid thing about this product is it looks like you would make a solid 'splat' on a wall or the road if you ever got hit by anything in this thing. I want to see the IIHS crash test videos of this thing!
Salute to the marketing team and the commercial creators... a lot of thought has been put behind this presentation! It represents just the right mindset
Or not as a lot of it is literal lies when you actually listen to it. They try to make you believe that it has 0 drag when in fact it does have a little. And another example is that they claimed to have "infinite" ability to control with torque vectoring. Listen to it again and you can't really tell truth from lie apart, it won't be all what they claim.
@@oscarwester5579 bro, im talking about the depth of every aspect, like the pacing, story-making, narrating, visuals and even the choice of words... im a student and fascinated by studies done on impression, presentation and the overall general story telling. Im just super impressed they got everything right lol because usually i can list a few mistakes/not well done aspects of videos, commercials or even the speeches (well the stand ups) of so many people but i had a hard time pointing a single mismanagement here... thats just amazing.
@@oscarwester5579 They literally said it has some drag. I don't know a lot about anything, but what I do know is pickles on bread covered in syrups with cheese and goldfish heated up for 20 seconds doesn't taste good, and your points are not valid.
If they can't put the rubber to the road it's all just talk, they've been at this presentation gig for more than a decade... They need to stop talking and somehow summon their inner 'Musk' and get it done, launch the PRODUCT.
@@jeffmeyer9319 bruh stop it, it requires lotta effort, they sure did lotta effort in the first impression now the product will tell of it was worth ut or not, but im sure impressed
My work is 8 miles away. Just thinking about never having to spend money on gas or charging is exciting. I very rarely take long trips and the most I ever drive is about 30 miles a day. This is what the market needs to jump start electric cars.
@@knartfocker_ 8 miles everyday.... two ways... in winter and summer. I think it will do everyone good :) But it's a bit much for the normal everyday persons discipline and stamina
@@knartfocker_ If it's like my city, you have to cross several busy lanes of traffic, and there are no bike lanes. Also, no sidewalks. The law states that you must ride with traffic facing your back ( ride in the direction of traffic ) and this means you have no warning of the vehicles closing in on you from behind. I would like to bike, but American cities are not made to bike - or even walk. BTW, Your name is clever !
I thought I was hallucinating when I saw some alien car walking down the streets of San Diego near the midway museum. That Aptera beside the Star of India looks freaking awesome.
Thank you Aptera Motors - For making the most efficient car in the world - to be mass produced and at a great price ! You are presently my favorite auto maker !
@@baked_gemknight2648 You've cornered yourself into a binary choice. Why require a car that charges in 31 minutes when you can have a car that you can drive all day without charging at all?
@@baked_gemknight2648 If you look at Aptera's calculator on their website, they're not concerned with daily charging times. They calculate the number of times you have to charge per year based on your daily travel. If you travel 40 miles a day, you only have to charge every two months or so. So for a car this efficient, there's really no need for fast charging (though it will be available). Because unless you're doing the Cannonball Run, you're never going to need to charge except at night. If you're on a road trip, you're going to drive a full day without needing to recharge. So while fast charging would be nice, it's not at all needed.
Hi Nipun, we appreciate your support! Our goal is to sell Aptera worldwide wherever possible given local regulations. We hope to begin deliveries to U.S. customers in late 2021 and expand internationally in 2022. We encourage you to make a reservation to secure your spot and help bring Aptera to your region even sooner. Thanks!
@@Baddman3000 We don't know that yet. Outside of weight differences, which is inherent risk for the car you get. But you don't see people only driving vans or trucks for safety...
@@ApteraMotors I used to show your car to sales in a Hyundia dealership "wife was buying a Hyundai" they were shocked. IS your company going to be perm based in California, or other states? I used to be a automotive tech on all cars in my time. Will robots do most of the manufacturing? Do removable panels cover the mechanical s under the body?
For those of you wondering about costs, 1000 mile range = $44,900 600 mile range = $34,600 400 mile range = $29,800 250 mile range = $25,900 They also have a few different kits for the car as well as options to add more solar cells on different parts of the vehicle for an additional price.
This Car makes it possible to go see My Family without stress of large The Experience. Been praying 🙏 for a 1,000. Mile range to go between California and Florida. Up to over to Idaho. To Missouri.Too! Wonderful! Need the All wheel drive. That way no matter what weather I can make it.
If your close to Northampton, I would love to see it in person... Used to own a Toyota Sera and this has that vibe... Really would love to see one on UK roads... Your channel looks great, will keep an eye out to see it arrive on your site.
Love the fact it has hub motors. Soon you'll be able to easily replace the motors for higher performance or greater efficiency at a competitive price. What a cool concept. Hub motors will lower the manufacturing costs significantly. Also love the fact that you allow right to repair. I am going to invest! Cheers from Canada.
I think the Aptera is awesome, but I don't know how well the solar component would work in (most of) Canada. Seriously, I'm in Nova Scotia, and we don't get a lot of sun. I'm thinking this would be an awesome car for places like California though. To be fair, it would be a great summer vehicle for places like Toronto.
@@TransformHypnosis Thanks for the laugh! The only time I ever visited Newfoundland was in the middle of a summer squall. We were only there for a few hours, and it rained like crazy the whole time. I guess it's true, someone always has it worse. You poor bastard.
@@justinw1765 The car would still work fine, but you would be plugging it in to charge the battery about 90% of the time, because the sun is rarely strong enough to charge it. The solar panels undoubtedly add considerably to the cost of the vehicle, so why pay more for a feature that you will rarely use? It's a nice car, I just think that the solar component isn't worth the extra money if you live somewhere that doesn't get a lot of sun.
Welcome back! APTERA. It's been a while. 2007 was a crazy year. We believed in you guys so hard! Let's keep the all the way down the rabbit hole first principles paradigm working. Good Luck!
@@MayankJairaj Cybertruck looks bad with or without this. To be fair, I still love it, but I don't think it needed to be compared to this to look weird. It does plenty of that alone
Hi Bernardo! We’re always looking for talented people who want to join us on our mission to reinvent the future of transportation and create a healthier planet. Please send your resume and cover letter to us at info@aptera.us.
People may not know it yet, but our generation is gonna have the largest positive impact on future generations. Ignore what the media says. They are terrified of our potential.
@@sergiobalcorta1915 The idea isn’t new is what you mean. The innovation defiantly is. Bussiness fails and has its losses it’s fine. How they deal with it and look toward the future is the point.
@@thebrainwash some big cities in India have good roads, it could work there but india is so diverse it's like multiple countries in one so it would be impossible to go everywhere in it
Congratulations! I placed a reservation with the original Aptera, got my deposit returned when you liquidated. Original plugin model. The technology really has advanced! Self generated power is there holy grail! Best wishes for success!
@@amimartian They have a sun / energy calculator on their site. Works just fine for Europe for most city slickers. After all you can still plug it in and use way less energy than other EVs.
It's great that Aptera is back. I loved the design since the early days of the E-prize competition and was very sad when the first iteration of the Aptera didn't manage to get of the ground. I wish you the best of luck!
I’m so happy to be a small part of your absolutely amazing innovation. It’s really a thrill. I live from pay check to pay check so I have no way to place an order today but I certainly hope to some day. Again I’m so happy to be an investor albeit small. Congratulations to the entire team. Well done and all the best in the days ahead.
I hope they make a provision for installment payments for people like you. I am also one of those but I have made my order. I hope I will be able to take delivery of it when the time comes. For me Aptera is an ideology. It should be a grassroot movement to save our planet. I hope the company takes note.
I think there are a lot of us like that, especially now. My appreciation is extended to people like you and the Aptera team working together to make the world a better place. Every effort is an essential part of the amazing whole, and it is the direction, not the amount of each contribution that is decisive.
I'm not exactly in a position to buy. But I'm going to make it work and get my Aptera like I've wanted since I was 11. This car will be worth more in 20 years than we initially pay for it because it's going to wake automakers up to the reality that electric cars are here and they are better than people thought. Another thought would be to have Aptera open their referral program up to all people. Not just pre-order holders. Then even people who aren't really in the best spot could have a chance to get one for free.
@@halllwd94 I agree with you. I am already doing a great job for the company. I have copy-pasted the launch on more than three places in another related, Tesla, video presentation. Believe me, the response is going to be great. Aptera should give us an incentive to spread the word. We believe in this product. We are passionate about it. The company should take note and act accordingly.
@@adimchionyenadum2962 It doesn't make sense to incentivize unrequested publicity. Not from a business standpoint. But if that publicity is directly making them money through sales. That makes sense. That's why it's my opinion that opening the referral program up to everyone would be good for people who don't necessarily have the money. But may have the internet influence or the ability to get it. If those people use the referral code, and actually go through with the purchase. There should be a reward for that. Even for people who cant afford to buy one. But that's just an idea I had. Not anything official.
@@paullacey2999 Even without the solar panels, you could easily charge 60 miles per day overnight at home or while you're at work from a standard wall outlet. The efficiency on this vehicle is mind-blowing. It's barely using more wattage than an e-bike.
I have ordered mine. Order number: 10096! This is very strange because I ordered many many hours before the official launching. I hope to be among the first people to own it in Greece if I am not the first.
will they ship internationally? I also european and wanted to reserve one, but in the terms and conditions it’s written that you have to be a US citizen to reserve one....so i wonder if they plan to sell in other countries
@@johannesfranck1770 Where did they say you have to be a US citizen to order. I am an early investor in the company and they made it clear they would be shipping all over the world, free! Then how did I order since I am European?
You know that these guys are for real because they're middle-aged engineers talking about drag coefficients and not tech bros pretending that they're elon musk.
@Gaming Scoote ok... 1: i dont think you know what simp actually means. 2: you really didnt have to delete your comment. its not like i was gonna rage at you. 3: calm the fuck down already! 4: i have no idea what the context is of you being mad at him but from what piggy was saying, he wasnt being very mean.
I’m actually VERY excited to see this actually become a production product. Yes the current mainstream car design is so antiquated and not efficient at all. Can’t wait to buy this.
It will be an ideal car for India because about 90% area here receives 3000 hours of sun every year. That means 3000*700/1000= 2100 KWh free sun power. It translates into 21000 miles per year. Almost free driving.
it can also be used with inverter to power Indian homes. No need for solar + lead acid batteries, just add a small inverter within the vehicle and fetch about 2000w of power from its main lithium battery.
@@justanotherguyful My channel.is only a year and a half old... It's actually doing well, considering how saturated TH-cam is. Take this video as an example 30k views but their channel has 1.4k subscribers... However 50% of people that view my video are my Subscribers... So... I must have some reason they keep returning... I hope it's due to the entertainment I bring. Me driving about in an Aptera getting peoples reactions could sell a fair few... I hope. Made a video on the Aptera when I heard it was making a come back: th-cam.com/video/Rjk1BAZC-xU/w-d-xo.html
The projected cost for the ' cheaper ' model Aptera with 400 miles range is about $38,000 Canadian. Currently I can buy a solid dependable cheap to run and maintain Toyota Corolla for about half that price. Maybe for some folks, dropping 40 grand for a car is affordable, but for the rest of is, it isn't. You can't just have electric cars for the better offs in our world, they have to be affordable to everyone if they're ever going to become universally viable.
Can not wait for this to be released and hopefully widely adapted because everything about this sounds amazing and looks amazing. The price is affordable, the car looks amazing, and the car works well.
The three wheel concept and aerodynamics has been always underrated in the street car industry hope with this new EV wave gets more popular. Best of lucks Atera people!
@@natedutson4398 That's the reality of trying to release new products onto the market. Tesla was struggling as well in the beginning, that's just how it is to be a pioneer. Be glad that they're back again and hasn't given up on their product and are ready to give it another shot, that's a very rare sight to see.
I designed a .5 KW 48 volt solar charge system for a Polaris Ranger EV 15 years ago. It’s got 6KW in storage and I never plug it in with the exception of wintertime plowing snow. The AGM batteries have never been cycled below 50% and are still in great shape and overall health. In the process of converting to lithium storage with same capacity that will shed 400 pounds of weight thus extending range by two thirds. I get average range of 25 miles a day free and clear now … shooting for 100 miles with battery upgrade. Nicely done Aptera , good luck … I’m with you
This is what real engineering looks like! Work around problems with battery technology and range anxiety by min maxing everything to reach the ultimate EV! As a car guy, the fact you mentioned right to repair is enough to get my support! I hope EVs can continue to not just hit numbers on a production sheet but also stir the soul! This car is almost built like Lotus with how lightweight it is and it looks like it would be really fun in the canyons! Thank you so much for this masterpiece :)
I wanted an Aptera since before the first company fell apart. I have a new electric vehicle in my future next year. Aptera is definitely on the short list!
Me too! I've been watching them since their site was up. I used to get info from evworld. Tesla has finally woken up the public to electric vehicles. It's now Aptera's turn to "accelerate" the public's understanding of what an EV is capable of!
i love their speech tone, seems to be calm and sincere, they are not trying to get attention by putting a show but just with reasoning, hope Aptera a big success!
@@cryptosiris8231 for what we transport, there’s plenty of room. Usually just a few boxes of medical supplies to clinics that are 30 miles away. It’s not like we are moving beds or ct machines
I can't really believe how affordable this amazing vehicle is with all its amazing features and milage, this is almost a vehicle that doesn't cost anything to run, I really hope you succeed guys, you are the future, congratulations.
Hi Bora! Thank you for your words of encouragement and continued support. There are no limits to where we will go on a mission that is powered by the sun!
Ok, so... I've never fallen in love with a single car so quickly like the Aptera. We all have dream cars, but the Aptera is not only beautiful but also exactly what I need. I would trade in my car now if I can get my hands on one of these bad boys.
I have my order in, and I couldn't be more pleased in supporting this vision. It is a great example of how something that will be great for the world is also a lot of fun!
I follow this project since 2010. I love the obsession for the efficiency that lead the design of the Aptera but I think most of people would find it "strange" or "odd" and will never bought it. It's a shame, this is a streamlined masterpiece.
Idk man it all seems too good to be true, plus with that design it's never going to be on the road as it would never pass pedestrian safety tests. I just learned about these guys history, their last company failed and many people lost money
When Aptera was first on the scene I was a young man with big dreams. Now when I might have the opportunity to actually buy one, it's going to be my midlife crisis sports car. But I love the idea that all the research and development is going into efficiency instead of a giant engine.
I hope you will expose more about your projects in all social media platforms, so that you could invite more people to this wonderful legacy of yours and humanity, Cheers!!!
40 miles a day off solar is such a game changer. ALSO the fact that you are embracing the right to repair is so big for EV buyers. I want to see these cars everywhere in the near future, and i'd love to own one.
It is as high as 60 if you opt for the additional optional solar panels. Yeah, this vehicle is kind of amazing. Likewise not everyone can have a charger at home, and its better for people in cities where you are parking outdoors, not in a garage.
Realistically you won't get 40 miles a day. This is probably based on 12 hours in the sun in a very sunny location. 10-20 miles per day is more realistic, provided you park outside. If you park in a garage or in shade (as most people do), its probably close to zero.
@@udishomer5852 most people don't park in garages, also the fact that you can just charge this from a standard wall outlet and it will get 150 miles overnight is unprecedented (for reference, a Tesla can only get three miles per hour while this thing can get 26 per hour from a standard wall outlet.)
I really hope to see an Aptera soon on the street. The design is just awesome. I already loved it many years ago when I saw it the first time. Wish those two guys success.
@@sandervanderkammen9230 they always do well selling the dream with all the sparkle & glitter then you're hooked, then they wait till enough capital is made then bankrupt close shop with your money gone. Only 1% of starters actually deliver in the end it's sad reason why I never back anything anymore.
@W 26 I would have to agree on that, those ''special AI designed parts'' like the wheel shocks are probably a lot better than typical parts, but impossible to effectively mass produce. Thats what I was thinking the whole video.
B E A U T I F U L ! Just stepping into electric motorcycling here, and this one is on my list, for sure! CONGRATS! The line of thought here is perfect.
Well hello there.
😂😂 when is the teardown video coming for this?
Are you going to teardown these vehicles
Here we go again. 😂
Ah shit not this car
No please NOOO
Somewhere in the world...
Elon musk: I feel a disturbance in the force
I think is a different end of the spectrum. Good that they are not doing exactly the same.
@@sirexilon i think this is the kind of competition this industry needs.
@Louis B I dont think Elon is worried about companies that use harbor freight tools. And talk about highway drag coefficients on a city vehicle. That being said he welcomes competition he has said in the past as it leads to innovation.
@@SethsPhone One major thing people are ignoring is this car is literally designed for efficiency. Teslas aren't, not because they couldn't, but because if you get in a crash you'll live in a Tesla, not so much this.
He's already developing solar cars.
I hope it will be a huge success. This seems to me to be the perfect car for short, every day trips, especially in sunny climates.
1000 mile range. Long trips too
Same. basically no money for gas I'm all in😉
@@brian8616 The first planned production run of the 1000 mile range sold out first, in less than 12 hours, in spite of being the most expensive. There is demand for this.
ground clearance is an issue look how close the wheel covers are to the ground and the body too kind of. it cant go through snow or even mild pot holes it might even get smashed on speed humps
thunderf00t will probably debunk it
"right to repair" we'll finally be able to have electric vehicle mechanics. This is the world changing.
7:20 yeah
The range on their best model for just 1 charge is 1,000 miles and it costs less than $50,000. That’s actually insane. Plus you can get additional range from solar power. I really hope these guys succeed. Also a 4 seater model would be nice in the future as well.
they are planning a 4 seater, but first things first.
The extra range from solar power is pathetic. Basically a couple miles a day.
@@adamkimmV something is something
@@adamkimmV well a lot of people only drive a couple of miles a day, also if every car in the world can save a couple of miles on gas EVERY DAY that would make a huge difference.
But yeah there is also definitely room to grow, which is also kinds the point of this
@@GuidoHaverkort the issue is what's the point in putting the solar panel on the car? It just adds weight to the car compared to having a panel on a roof, or in a solar farm, and just using that electric to charge cars. Especially considering most people will leave these in garages, or car parks 90% of the time.
I like that you brought up right to repair. That's a big deal.
We couldn't agree more!
@@ApteraMotors bruh gg
That’s what separates this small company from Tesla I love Tesla but it is very hard to get parts to repair your own Tesla
@@ApteraMotors A HUD would be very efficient and thus main screen can be dimmed to save energy.
A low cost, low energy projection HUD should be considered for basic information MPH, navigation, range, volume control, etc.
@@ApteraMotors
With decades of advanced textile materials mechanical and manufacturing engineering experience, its exciting to see a perfect blend of multiple technologies into a harmonious design with awesome efficiency, fit, form, function & ultra low environmental impact like no other.
🍃No expensive chargers to purchase
🍃Ultra Low to NO grid environmental charging impact (90% of grid power is from toxic emission producing power plants)
🍃No huge, heavy costly toxic batteries to purchase, replace & properly dispose of.
🍃Efficient, safe, easily available standard 110v charging if necessary.
🍃Brilliant win/win/win
Imagine having this and a cybertruck in your driveway LMAO, that would look sick.
cybertruck look like a car. this one doesn't
CONSOOM
Ha! A co-worker of mine ordered both!
@@JasonChowTV neither of them look like cars lol
@@JasonChowTV you know that car is evolving right? Or left?
This is the first new car I would ever consider buying! Literally a dream for a working class person who cant afford something fancy but wants something that won't hurt the environment. Yall nailed it!
If you put it on rails. Steel on Steel is 90% More Efficient. 90×300 MPG=27000 Per Battery Charge.
@@otrogreandcorgi9818 I agree that trains are better for the environment but unfortunately The United States is not Europe or Japan so I don’t have much of a choice but to use something with rubber :)
Looking forward to my reservation!
@@Facepalmsareus You are incorrect. People are using what they told to.
The Fact is most people don't know that rail is 90% more efficient.
@@Facepalmsareus There's Abandoned Rail lines that Could be a Cross Country Mass Transit Network.
@@otrogreandcorgi9818 Oh I must have missed the rails going from my apartment to my work & the man outside telling me not to use them
This is the type of car people have been fantasizing about since the 60s. Literally living in the future.
The original Aptera was absolutely amazing as well
Forget those boomers
Or even the 50's. Remember what people of that era thought "aerodynamic" vehicles looked like before the advent of CFD modeling software? 😂
Me when I saw the thumbnail: psh, what’s this wacko car? Let me click and see what silliness this is.
Me after watching the video: I’mma get one.
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What else did you do that you want to let us know about
It’s an ELIO except electric LOL
“How many dislikes are on this video-“
“oh wow this is actually a really cool design”
Same here
"So next time you think of bicycling down to your local grocery store, you might as well hop in your Aptera to make that same trip."
Don't forget bicycling is still great exercise! I'd encourage everyone to make short trips exclusively on their bicycle.
A speed pedelec will still only use 16 wh/km, which is still a lot less than the 62 wh/km claimed here. And it's better for your health and wallet. But a normal diesel car will be around 500 wh/km, so the Aptera is around 8 times as efficient! That's cool!
Just plug your home trainer into the aptera to charge it 😜
Not me, I don't have a death wish with all those monster trucks driving around. There's no shoulders for bikes around here.
Exactly. Pretty much just as fast, maybe a tad bit slower, but still good. Exercise and much more agile than a car.
@@Mrstealth93 Here in Europe a speed pedelec is often faster than a car for short distances (around
This and the Cybertruck are bringing Blade Runner to life
That's great, until you realize there's no goin back once you go into the future
@@DutchPlanDerLinde that’s how it always is, and sometimes it’s good, sometimes it’s bad, but time marches on and there’s no stopping it
Lucid car too
Covid restrictions are the beginning of the income equality all dystopian futures have so it's going to get interesting
@@kingsleyoji649 Where's the part with blood thirsty nazi-communist armies and big brother?
Especially after Nikola, I very much appreciate these guys. No showmanship, simply want to make a solid product.
you mean tesla?XD
Nikola has lied 😂
@@tonmoy.creates no, the car company Nikola Motors who faked the video of their hydrogen truck and basically scammed investors
The solid thing about this product is it looks like you would make a solid 'splat' on a wall or the road if you ever got hit by anything in this thing. I want to see the IIHS crash test videos of this thing!
@@gorak9000 It has a full carbon fiber monocoque, this thing isn't going to collapse in an accident unless it gets hit by an airliner.
Salute to the marketing team and the commercial creators... a lot of thought has been put behind this presentation! It represents just the right mindset
Or not as a lot of it is literal lies when you actually listen to it. They try to make you believe that it has 0 drag when in fact it does have a little. And another example is that they claimed to have "infinite" ability to control with torque vectoring. Listen to it again and you can't really tell truth from lie apart, it won't be all what they claim.
@@oscarwester5579 bro, im talking about the depth of every aspect, like the pacing, story-making, narrating, visuals and even the choice of words... im a student and fascinated by studies done on impression, presentation and the overall general story telling. Im just super impressed they got everything right lol because usually i can list a few mistakes/not well done aspects of videos, commercials or even the speeches (well the stand ups) of so many people but i had a hard time pointing a single mismanagement here... thats just amazing.
@@oscarwester5579 They literally said it has some drag. I don't know a lot about anything, but what I do know is pickles on bread covered in syrups with cheese and goldfish heated up for 20 seconds doesn't taste good, and your points are not valid.
If they can't put the rubber to the road it's all just talk, they've been at this presentation gig for more than a decade... They need to stop talking and somehow summon their inner 'Musk' and get it done, launch the PRODUCT.
@@jeffmeyer9319 bruh stop it, it requires lotta effort, they sure did lotta effort in the first impression now the product will tell of it was worth ut or not, but im sure impressed
My work is 8 miles away. Just thinking about never having to spend money on gas or charging is exciting. I very rarely take long trips and the most I ever drive is about 30 miles a day. This is what the market needs to jump start electric cars.
You need to not worry about gas buy a viper or hummer your 3.30$ a day shouldn't be an issue lol
Why not just bike?
@@jodydolphin79 vipers are garbage lol
@@knartfocker_ 8 miles everyday.... two ways... in winter and summer. I think it will do everyone good :) But it's a bit much for the normal everyday persons discipline and stamina
@@knartfocker_ If it's like my city, you have to cross several busy lanes of traffic, and there are no bike lanes.
Also, no sidewalks.
The law states that you must ride with traffic facing your back ( ride in the direction of traffic ) and this means you have no warning of the vehicles closing in on you from behind.
I would like to bike, but American cities are not made to bike - or even walk.
BTW, Your name is clever !
Solar charging, right to repair approach. Gosh I pray this succeeds and gets adopted more in the industry...
It will if you share ;)
Fisker tried
But the design is not great
The problem with this car is that it has 3 wheels which Elon musk wanted to do put he didn’t because it isn’t save and that what he said
Tesla has that too, not the solar charging (yet) but the ppl that come out to repair it for you? Yeah they have that too
Holy shit cyberpunk looking great after the new patches.
@@bear2507 such a overused reply
how long did it take you to come up with this genius comment
@@bear2507 being a bear is cringe.
@@daniwolfplayz3599 longer than you last in bed apparently.
@@shantanubadve4668 a whole day? dude you're making me blush!
i REALLY hope you guys make it big because this is exactly the kind of innovation that the world needs to embrace.
Thanks for your support!
No it's not required
@@upsidedownshield5408 Yes, it is.
A four seats model would be much more sales !
I thought I was hallucinating when I saw some alien car walking down the streets of San Diego near the midway museum. That Aptera beside the Star of India looks freaking awesome.
Thank you Aptera Motors - For making the most efficient car in the world - to be mass produced and at a great price ! You are presently my favorite auto maker !
Thank you for supporting Aptera!
This video addressed every possible downside that I thought of as it came into my mind. Amazing stuff. I hope this becomes huge.
Thanks for the support!
Hope it doesn't
@@SnD340 Why?
@@baked_gemknight2648 You've cornered yourself into a binary choice.
Why require a car that charges in 31 minutes when you can have a car that you can drive all day without charging at all?
@@baked_gemknight2648 If you look at Aptera's calculator on their website, they're not concerned with daily charging times. They calculate the number of times you have to charge per year based on your daily travel. If you travel 40 miles a day, you only have to charge every two months or so.
So for a car this efficient, there's really no need for fast charging (though it will be available). Because unless you're doing the Cannonball Run, you're never going to need to charge except at night.
If you're on a road trip, you're going to drive a full day without needing to recharge. So while fast charging would be nice, it's not at all needed.
If you'd asked me as a kid to draw what I think a car from the year 2020 would be like, this is what I would have drawn.
@Matt P I don't think it's ugly. Not that pretty but not ugly.
It will likely fail, with all the other over ambitious startups
Even though you are not going to sell this in my country, I'm commenting here for support. Hope to see you guys in India in future soon!
Hi Nipun, we appreciate your support! Our goal is to sell Aptera worldwide wherever possible given local regulations. We hope to begin deliveries to U.S. customers in late 2021 and expand internationally in 2022. We encourage you to make a reservation to secure your spot and help bring Aptera to your region even sooner. Thanks!
@@ApteraMotors Don't forget the Asia 🙌we would love to have affordable, effective and cool electric cars too
Don't make that reservation! They may steal your money.
@@ApteraMotors welcome to Lebanon ！we need it ASAP！！！
cos here have a gas lack problems now
@@JohnSmith-dg3rd lol ask how many $100 never got returned last time.
Can't wait to get a batmobile too
Smh my head. You need the Mememobile iddy it. You are the SilentMemer after all.
@@ZonTew Btw, smh means shaking my head, so you just said shaking my head my head :D
Lol
i pray that this will be successful
everything you said i could not agree more with
I do as well
This feels like a crossover of Gru's car from minnions and apple products.
I don't like it it's not safe
@@Baddman3000 We don't know that yet. Outside of weight differences, which is inherent risk for the car you get. But you don't see people only driving vans or trucks for safety...
Omg why is this so true
@@Baddman3000 stfu
Looks almost exactly like a Dale to me. 🤔
The "Right to Repair" adaptation alone has me very interested in this vehicle.
So happy it's back. The world still could use a hyper-efficient vehicle. Good luck!
Oh my god, I wanted one of these 12 years ago when the company first formed. I can't believe they're back! WOW!
You and me both!
Thanks for the support Leonardo! Head over to our website and reserve your Aptera vehicle today: www.aptera.us/shop
@@ApteraMotors I used to show your car to sales in a Hyundia dealership "wife was buying a Hyundai" they were shocked. IS your company going to be perm based in California, or other states? I used to be a automotive tech on all cars in my time. Will robots do most of the manufacturing? Do removable panels cover the mechanical s under the body?
@@ApteraMotors will this car be available in Malaysia?
Curious how it handles on corners and generally how grounded it is.
Probably handles like shit
This car is simple A to B car. None of that stunt rubbish.
prob just City commute in LA sitting in traffic going 10mph
Who cares, it won't get into production anyway.
It’s called wingless flight for a reason
Ok I’m sold, definitely getting one! ❤️ Hope you guys make it big! 😊
Congratulations guys!! Moving the world in the right direction and giving us car enthusiasts a real reason to love electric cars. Good job!
The fact that they chose to design based on engineering principles instead of visual looks is attractive. Excited for Aptera! All the best team!
And it looks amazing. Just goes to show that most of the time function equals beauty.
I like the way it looks
For those of you wondering about costs,
1000 mile range = $44,900
600 mile range = $34,600
400 mile range = $29,800
250 mile range = $25,900
They also have a few different kits for the car as well as options to add more solar cells on different parts of the vehicle for an additional price.
I even think that the prices are really good
Does it still have 45 miles of range from solar charging regardless which range model you buy?
@@timtoolman9940 you have to get the $900 solar package, but yes
@@samuelbaird4983 that is astoundingly cheap, 45 in 2hrs any sunny day for just 900 bucks.
@@crunchylemon2849 Not in 2hrs. Requires more like 8hrs, but still practical. The solar provides 700 watts in full sun.
This Car makes it possible to go see My Family without stress of large The Experience. Been praying 🙏 for a 1,000. Mile range to go between California and Florida. Up to over to Idaho.
To Missouri.Too! Wonderful!
Need the All wheel drive. That way no matter what weather I can make it.
This man said, "MATLAB" in a real world commercial wow
Arrays start at 1
@@1994ToyotaCamryEnjoyer As god intended
@@nodnarb3799 amen
@@nodnarb3799 STAHP NO IT DONT REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
@@nodnarb3799 god only inteded for Holy C ;)
I've just ordered one. I don't know why as we have no sun in the UK.
If your close to Northampton, I would love to see it in person... Used to own a Toyota Sera and this has that vibe... Really would love to see one on UK roads... Your channel looks great, will keep an eye out to see it arrive on your site.
The solar charging is an option. You can just get the battery capacity that is big enough for your needs.
@@CaptainSteveVPT Thanks! I'm in Canterbury but with that 1,000 mile range, I'd be more than happy to do a UK tour!
@@NeilBlanchard Thanks - yes, I've gone for the biggest. It looks like a great deal!
@fullychargedshow
Love the fact it has hub motors. Soon you'll be able to easily replace the motors for higher performance or greater efficiency at a competitive price. What a cool concept. Hub motors will lower the manufacturing costs significantly. Also love the fact that you allow right to repair. I am going to invest! Cheers from Canada.
I think the Aptera is awesome, but I don't know how well the solar component would work in (most of) Canada. Seriously, I'm in Nova Scotia, and we don't get a lot of sun. I'm thinking this would be an awesome car for places like California though. To be fair, it would be a great summer vehicle for places like Toronto.
@@subliteral1380 Nova Scotia is sunny like a desert! [Laughs in St. Johns Newfoundland]
@@subliteral1380 If you go with the extra batteries, why would it matter?
@@TransformHypnosis Thanks for the laugh! The only time I ever visited Newfoundland was in the middle of a summer squall. We were only there for a few hours, and it rained like crazy the whole time. I guess it's true, someone always has it worse. You poor bastard.
@@justinw1765 The car would still work fine, but you would be plugging it in to charge the battery about 90% of the time, because the sun is rarely strong enough to charge it. The solar panels undoubtedly add considerably to the cost of the vehicle, so why pay more for a feature that you will rarely use? It's a nice car, I just think that the solar component isn't worth the extra money if you live somewhere that doesn't get a lot of sun.
Welcome back! APTERA. It's been a while. 2007 was a crazy year. We believed in you guys so hard! Let's keep the all the way down the rabbit hole first principles paradigm working. Good Luck!
I loved Aptera back in the day. I was so bummed when I heard they were calling it quits. So glad they're back.
"Cybertruck looks so different"
*Aptera has joined the chat*
Imo cybertruck looks bad Infront of this
@@MayankJairaj Cybertruck looks bad with or without this. To be fair, I still love it, but I don't think it needed to be compared to this to look weird. It does plenty of that alone
@@gormauslander yepp tru that
Lol, Cybertruck is 100x the vehicle as this go kart.
You know this was on Jay Leno's Garage more than a decade ago? :P
You know a designer is committed when they literally “have dreams of driving it"
@Alaska Pirates 😆
@Alaska Pirates I wish I shat as aerodynamically
I'm an argentinian industrial engineer, where do i leave my Curriculum Vitae?
Hi Bernardo! We’re always looking for talented people who want to join us on our mission to reinvent the future of transportation and create a healthier planet. Please send your resume and cover letter to us at info@aptera.us.
This dude Bernardo bout to finesse a job
@@holybdeezus lmfao you're gay 🤡
@@ApteraMotors I clean floors good. Like, really good. Y'all hiring?
Hire me to prove your not scamming
Its comforting to know my generation may not be doomed
It wont be doomed due to green house gases, the main risk is authoritarianism...
@@BearTraderDan there's a lot of things. green house gases is one of them.
It never was
@@argus4650 as long as we listen to scientist and engineers more. We can make a amazing future for ourselves.
People may not know it yet, but our generation is gonna have the largest positive impact on future generations. Ignore what the media says. They are terrified of our potential.
"I had dreams of driving it"
You know someone poured all their soul into something when they are having dreams of it.
Beautiful ! At last, a vehicle which treads lightly on our earth.
I few years ago I would have revolted against this design.. But for some reason it seem right in this era :|
You're feeling the future lad, it's a good feeling isn't it?
I still don’t like it
Cybertruck has really given people boldness. Out of the box
That's why aptera went bankrupt around 2009. This car isn't new.
@@sergiobalcorta1915 The idea isn’t new is what you mean. The innovation defiantly is. Bussiness fails and has its losses it’s fine. How they deal with it and look toward the future is the point.
This vehicle can do wonders in India where we have alot of sunshine.
It might! That is, if it doesn't disintegrate after a couple hundred km of our shitty roads lol
Your roads need help. The resource is there but the lack of maintence on the roads will not make this very useable. Maybe in Dubai or Qatar
@@thebrainwash some big cities in India have good roads, it could work there but india is so diverse it's like multiple countries in one so it would be impossible to go everywhere in it
I would think the low weight of this vehicle will make things a lot easier on bad roads
@@davethepants it's one thing being a bad road....its another thing when its undrivable due to the horrible roads.
Congratulations! I placed a reservation with the original Aptera, got my deposit returned when you liquidated. Original plugin model. The technology really has advanced! Self generated power is there holy grail! Best wishes for success!
This is what Europe really needs.
Something Citroen could really make. Or the Peugeot in BladeRunner 2049
Much Europe see not much of sun.
@@amimartian They have a sun / energy calculator on their site. Works just fine for Europe for most city slickers. After all you can still plug it in and use way less energy than other EVs.
@@amimartian yet we park our cars anywhere from 23 to 15, etc hours per day. How much more useless is that if not collecting solar power?
@@amimartian in Greece you have more than enough.... 😁
I don't often get super-excited about cars but.....this is just pure passion and futurism. Love everything about this baby.
Thanks for the support!
It's great that Aptera is back. I loved the design since the early days of the E-prize competition and was very sad when the first iteration of the Aptera didn't manage to get of the ground. I wish you the best of luck!
I'm so happy about this I remember seeing the concept car like almost a decade ago and was just so intrigued and fascinated with the project.
I’m so happy to be a small part of your absolutely amazing innovation. It’s really a thrill. I live from pay check to pay check so I have no way to place an order today but I certainly hope to some day. Again I’m so happy to be an investor albeit small. Congratulations to the entire team. Well done and all the best in the days ahead.
I hope they make a provision for installment payments for people like you. I am also one of those but I have made my order. I hope I will be able to take delivery of it when the time comes. For me Aptera is an ideology. It should be a grassroot movement to save our planet. I hope the company takes note.
I think there are a lot of us like that, especially now. My appreciation is extended to people like you and the Aptera team working together to make the world a better place. Every effort is an essential part of the amazing whole, and it is the direction, not the amount of each contribution that is decisive.
I'm not exactly in a position to buy. But I'm going to make it work and get my Aptera like I've wanted since I was 11. This car will be worth more in 20 years than we initially pay for it because it's going to wake automakers up to the reality that electric cars are here and they are better than people thought. Another thought would be to have Aptera open their referral program up to all people. Not just pre-order holders. Then even people who aren't really in the best spot could have a chance to get one for free.
@@halllwd94 I agree with you. I am already doing a great job for the company. I have copy-pasted the launch on more than three places in another related, Tesla, video presentation. Believe me, the response is going to be great. Aptera should give us an incentive to spread the word. We believe in this product. We are passionate about it. The company should take note and act accordingly.
@@adimchionyenadum2962 It doesn't make sense to incentivize unrequested publicity. Not from a business standpoint. But if that publicity is directly making them money through sales. That makes sense. That's why it's my opinion that opening the referral program up to everyone would be good for people who don't necessarily have the money. But may have the internet influence or the ability to get it. If those people use the referral code, and actually go through with the purchase. There should be a reward for that. Even for people who cant afford to buy one. But that's just an idea I had. Not anything official.
This is actually really cool. Most people don’t even drive 40 miles a day. I have always wanted a company to integrate solar. Hope this makes it.
I do 60 miles a day 5 days a week.....and I know a lot of people who do similar.....
@@paullacey2999 Even without the solar panels, you could easily charge 60 miles per day overnight at home or while you're at work from a standard wall outlet. The efficiency on this vehicle is mind-blowing. It's barely using more wattage than an e-bike.
FISKER did a solar roof panel but it wasn't very efficient.
@@YBehri why buy another car?
@@YBehri what is the range of this car?
I have ordered mine. Order number: 10096! This is very strange because I ordered many many hours before the official launching. I hope to be among the first people to own it in Greece if I am not the first.
will they ship internationally? I also european and wanted to reserve one, but in the terms and conditions it’s written that you have to be a US citizen to reserve one....so i wonder if they plan to sell in other countries
@@johannesfranck1770 Where did they say you have to be a US citizen to order. I am an early investor in the company and they made it clear they would be shipping all over the world, free! Then how did I order since I am European?
@@adimchionyenadum2962 in the preorder condition chapter 2.
@@johannesfranck1770 I can't seem to find it. Could you please post the webpage or a screenshot. Thanks.
this feels exciting
Feels like a scam... looks like a scam... stinks like vaporware
your flex would be “wait i gotta repark in the sun”
Hail yaas.
You know that these guys are for real because they're middle-aged engineers talking about drag coefficients and not tech bros pretending that they're elon musk.
Robotaxi 2020!! 🤣😂
being or pretending to be elon isnt a good thing
😂
@@guyva_unito_sree3 NKLAQ did not hear you clearly lmao.
yeah but they also say something about making the drag go to zero..... soooo
this car looks like what cheap electric cars could come to be. it could become the brand to compete with tesla if the car turns out to be amazing
agreed
@Gaming Scoote without competition there wont be much incentive to be innovative
@Gaming Scoote thats why sports video games are trash
@@rewindd lmao
@Gaming Scoote ok...
1: i dont think you know what simp actually means.
2: you really didnt have to delete your comment. its not like i was gonna rage at you.
3: calm the fuck down already!
4: i have no idea what the context is of you being mad at him but from what piggy was saying, he wasnt being very mean.
I’m actually VERY excited to see this actually become a production product. Yes the current mainstream car design is so antiquated and not efficient at all. Can’t wait to buy this.
It will be an ideal car for India because about 90% area here receives 3000 hours of sun every year. That means 3000*700/1000= 2100 KWh free sun power. It translates into 21000 miles per year. Almost free driving.
it can also be used with inverter to power Indian homes.
No need for solar + lead acid batteries, just add a small inverter within the vehicle and fetch about 2000w of power from its main lithium battery.
Only 1 problem. Cost. 😂
Cost can be brought down with mass production and reducing some parts.
The average driver in the EU drives 10,000 miles (~15,000 km) per year. Not sure about India, but I would assume its similar or lower.
Sort your toilets first nationwide. Btw, your math is off.
This is what the world truly needs.. thank you so very much! Best of luck to the team! Cheers!
Thank you so much for the support!
@@ApteraMotors thank you for leading the way with innovation!
Get one into the hands of every TH-cam reviewer for instant exposure!
Pick me, pick me...lol
I would soooooo want one .. just hit 10k Subs... And feel my channel would be a good match.
@@CaptainSteveVPT no it wouldnt ur too small
@@justanotherguyful Shhhhhhh... 😂 it's more about 10k scfi lovers seeing the Aptera... Pretty sure a good percentage will love it.
@@CaptainSteveVPT lolll yeah right 😉
@@justanotherguyful My channel.is only a year and a half old... It's actually doing well, considering how saturated TH-cam is.
Take this video as an example 30k views but their channel has 1.4k subscribers... However 50% of people that view my video are my Subscribers... So... I must have some reason they keep returning... I hope it's due to the entertainment I bring.
Me driving about in an Aptera getting peoples reactions could sell a fair few... I hope.
Made a video on the Aptera when I heard it was making a come back:
th-cam.com/video/Rjk1BAZC-xU/w-d-xo.html
IT'S ABOUT TIME
Literally been waiting for this stuff since the mid 90's
Let pray this becomes a reality and affordable. 🙏🙏🙏
It is...
@@jcrawford5674 45k for 1k miles, 25k for 250 miles
The projected cost for the ' cheaper ' model Aptera with 400 miles range is about $38,000 Canadian. Currently I can buy a solid dependable cheap to run and maintain Toyota Corolla for about half that price. Maybe for some folks, dropping 40 grand for a car is affordable, but for the rest of is, it isn't. You can't just have electric cars for the better offs in our world, they have to be affordable to everyone if they're ever going to become universally viable.
This car is not good. Like not at all. and not as good as they tell you it to be
@@breadbeard6722 Have you driven one?
Can not wait for this to be released and hopefully widely adapted because everything about this sounds amazing and looks amazing. The price is affordable, the car looks amazing, and the car works well.
Thanks for the kind words and your support! Don't forget that you can now reserve a vehicle : www.aptera.us/shop
You mentioned "right to repair" and that is awesome and you have earned a subscription because of that line alone.
Thanks for the support! We appreciate you!
Agreed, same for me
The three wheel concept and aerodynamics has been always underrated in the street car industry hope with this new EV wave gets more popular. Best of lucks Atera people!
absolutely gorgeous, literally everything mentioned is perfect!
Thanks for the kind words!
And for just $600 down now, you could get one in 6 weeks to 6ish years... we really really promise this time.
@@natedutson4398 That's the reality of trying to release new products onto the market. Tesla was struggling as well in the beginning, that's just how it is to be a pioneer. Be glad that they're back again and hasn't given up on their product and are ready to give it another shot, that's a very rare sight to see.
finally different kind of car
I love The Confindence That was Felt In This Video. I Hope This Becomes a hit and Get's the best Reviews.
I designed a .5 KW 48 volt solar charge system for a Polaris Ranger EV 15 years ago. It’s got 6KW in storage and I never plug it in with the exception of wintertime plowing snow. The AGM batteries have never been cycled below 50% and are still in great shape and overall health. In the process of converting to lithium storage with same capacity that will shed 400 pounds of weight thus extending range by two thirds. I get average range of 25 miles a day free and clear now … shooting for 100 miles with battery upgrade.
Nicely done Aptera , good luck … I’m with you
This is what real engineering looks like! Work around problems with battery technology and range anxiety by min maxing everything to reach the ultimate EV! As a car guy, the fact you mentioned right to repair is enough to get my support! I hope EVs can continue to not just hit numbers on a production sheet but also stir the soul! This car is almost built like Lotus with how lightweight it is and it looks like it would be really fun in the canyons! Thank you so much for this masterpiece :)
1000 mile range with solar roof, Shut up and take my money.
40 miles per day.
I can charge while I sleep........250 mile range is good enough for me.
@@daguzifyeven 100 miles is enough for me. I am from India
@@sreerajr6470 From just the solar. 100+ miles per day from over night charging through a wall outlet.
*_"There is a sucker born every minute"_* that is how Aptera can play this scam over every 10 years..
I wanted an Aptera since before the first company fell apart. I have a new electric vehicle in my future next year. Aptera is definitely on the short list!
Aptera and Elio are both investment scams.
Me too, I feared they were gone. Nice to see the similar styling. Good like guys!!
You might wanna check out SION
Me too! I've been watching them since their site was up. I used to get info from evworld. Tesla has finally woken up the public to electric vehicles. It's now Aptera's turn to "accelerate" the public's understanding of what an EV is capable of!
@@TH-camPreneur there is a whole new crop of suckers to fleece every 10 years...
i love their speech tone, seems to be calm and sincere, they are not trying to get attention by putting a show but just with reasoning, hope Aptera a big success!
I really hope this is enormously successful. These radical design shifts are what propel us further
I’m going to request this to be budgeted as a courier vehicle at my hospital. 🤞 . Perfect for a small town errand running vehicle
Are you looking to get fired?
Courier? Where are you gonna put what you are carrying? Fail
@@cryptosiris8231 for what we transport, there’s plenty of room. Usually just a few boxes of medical supplies to clinics that are 30 miles away. It’s not like we are moving beds or ct machines
@@tyo9409XX You won't be transporting anything with an Aptera...
Aptera: The future is now, old man.
Tbh, I actually want this car. It looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie.
Nah I’m betting on the cybertruck, this car looks really cool though at first I thought it hovered
Haha. It is indeed out of a Syfy movie. It was on one of the Star Trek movies in the background.
I can't really believe how affordable this amazing vehicle is with all its amazing features and milage, this is almost a vehicle that doesn't cost anything to run, I really hope you succeed guys, you are the future, congratulations.
Hi Bora! Thank you for your words of encouragement and continued support. There are no limits to where we will go on a mission that is powered by the sun!
I SEEN THIS CAR COUPLE DAYS AGO! in downtown SD... i want one...
I've seen a Lightyear One solar car being showed to a place it was inside the back of a truck looked so sick when we drove by
That is awesome that you got to see it live! Please head over to our website and reserve your Aptera vehicle today: www.aptera.us/shop
@Matthew R. Mendez They have family vehicles and others in their business plan, but first things first.
I’m getting it. I will keep my Tesla for the family, but I haven’t been this excited in a while.
Nice to see Aptera back. I recall seeing their cars in Carlsbad years ago.
u guys are awesome..............solving the basic mistakes brings this beauty,,..................
Ok, so... I've never fallen in love with a single car so quickly like the Aptera. We all have dream cars, but the Aptera is not only beautiful but also exactly what I need. I would trade in my car now if I can get my hands on one of these bad boys.
Thanks for your support! Visit our website and reserve your vehicle today: www.aptera.us/shop
@@ApteraMotors you guys should go public. 2021 IPO
I have my order in, and I couldn't be more pleased in supporting this vision. It is a great example of how something that will be great for the world is also a lot of fun!
What's the price of this thing?
@@almac9203 26 to 46K depending on battery size and options.
@@n.brucenelson5920 Not bad.
Thank you for the support!
Welcome back! Love the many thoughtful updates from the original design...
Sign me up!! absolutely stunning! Built in solar finally! Very good looking. Well done, this is what earth needs
Can I publicly just say "Thank You!" for being right-to-repair friendly?!? Headed over to price out one now (Current PHEV owner).
I follow this project since 2010. I love the obsession for the efficiency that lead the design of the Aptera but I think most of people would find it "strange" or "odd" and will never bought it.
It's a shame, this is a streamlined masterpiece.
0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds is faster than any car I have owned for having my driver's license for 22 years
Is the AWD model even faster?
@@crash4dafun Yes. 3.5 seconds 0-60mph. It has as much power as a Chevy Bolt, but is half the weight.
Idk man it all seems too good to be true, plus with that design it's never going to be on the road as it would never pass pedestrian safety tests. I just learned about these guys history, their last company failed and many people lost money
@@avib3799 Don't have to, it's classified as a motorcycle. It's looking like there's a lot of interest in it too...
@@crash4dafun they're clearly marketing it as a car how would it be classified as a bike, it has a roof and 3 wheels
When Aptera was first on the scene I was a young man with big dreams. Now when I might have the opportunity to actually buy one, it's going to be my midlife crisis sports car.
But I love the idea that all the research and development is going into efficiency instead of a giant engine.
I hope you will expose more about your projects in all social media platforms, so that you could invite more people to this wonderful legacy of yours and humanity, Cheers!!!
40 miles a day off solar is such a game changer. ALSO the fact that you are embracing the right to repair is so big for EV buyers. I want to see these cars everywhere in the near future, and i'd love to own one.
It is as high as 60 if you opt for the additional optional solar panels. Yeah, this vehicle is kind of amazing. Likewise not everyone can have a charger at home, and its better for people in cities where you are parking outdoors, not in a garage.
Realistically you won't get 40 miles a day. This is probably based on 12 hours in the sun in a very sunny location.
10-20 miles per day is more realistic, provided you park outside.
If you park in a garage or in shade (as most people do), its probably close to zero.
@@christinepaluch7967 Correct me if I'm wrong but thought it was able to be charged by 110v?
@@udishomer5852 most people don't park in garages, also the fact that you can just charge this from a standard wall outlet and it will get 150 miles overnight is unprecedented (for reference, a Tesla can only get three miles per hour while this thing can get 26 per hour from a standard wall outlet.)
I really hope to see an Aptera soon on the street.
The design is just awesome. I already loved it many years ago when I saw it the first time. Wish those two guys success.
If Telsa is the 'answer', I don't think the Question was fully understood...Douglas Adams-ish
That's a brilliant ideea. Most of the people drive alone more than 90% of the time, it makes no sense to carry some empty seats and waste energy.
Sounds like you dont socialize alot if you never use the seats in your car
"Solar panels charge 40 miles' range in a day. It's like parking your car and it fills up two gallons overnight."
> solar panels
> overnight
Yeah, let me know when you understand how metaphores work.
@@gamechannel1271 Let me know when you can spell metaphors.
@@danielmasheyev6623 Hahahahah
@@gamechannel1271 My sir, you have been schooled.
Nice observation 👍
The metaphor is good, but it has indeed it flaws 😀
Great for my wife and I to do our daily trips around town and grocery shopping!
I’m actually excited about this company.
Do you also run investment scams?
@@sandervanderkammen9230 they always do well selling the dream with all the sparkle & glitter then you're hooked, then they wait till enough capital is made then bankrupt close shop with your money gone. Only 1% of starters actually deliver in the end it's sad reason why I never back anything anymore.
Soon it will be excitement then failure.
@W 26 I would have to agree on that, those ''special AI designed parts'' like the wheel shocks are probably a lot better than typical parts, but impossible to effectively mass produce. Thats what I was thinking the whole video.
B E A U T I F U L ! Just stepping into electric motorcycling here, and this one is on my list, for sure! CONGRATS! The line of thought here is perfect.