I believe in what Aptera is doing. I have invested a little bit and it would be great if it pays off (both economically and environmentally). If not I will have done what I can do. I remain excited and hopeful. Time will tell.
I am just below number 50.000 on the list ;-) I hope soon after the US it would come to Europe. I will wait until the end of 2026 then I want to go ride electric. If Aptera is still not on the market I think I go for a KIA EV3.
@@SteveBueche1027 - So now it's late 2025? It it Aptera corporate policy to be just like Elio Motors? Where you just keep extending the date out a year but no more. That way people are kept interested enough.
@@billsmith5960 Aptera has stated over and over that mass production depends on financing. Then it's lead times to purchase and receive production tools and get the supply chain moving and personnel trained and in place. Just like most every other startup I've seen.
I just started reading about Aptera I would like to know how do I go about getting on the order list? I think it’s a wonderful car. I can’t wait to get started.
I've been hearing that they're going to be available soon for years. I'm glad I haven't pre-ordered one. I'll believe them when it actually happens. I'm not even a customer or investor but I still feel like they are just stringing us along.
@@greghelton4668 you'll never get one, production will never be achieved, its just a crowdfunded money grabber, money is lost to the directors whims, dont trust people so much you will just get burned over and over.
@billsmith5960 not yet. Crash testing, air bags calibration, EPA energy consumption, approval for on the road federal regulations all have to be done on the production intent vehicles. Not just computer simulations.
I would like to drive one. I have a fleet of 3gas guzzlers. It would be nice to get one that commutes on nice days 8-9 months in the ❤land. Save my 20+ old SUVs for the winters and short drives.
With current solar technology the Aptera gets 40 miles per day without fossil fuels. What is deceptive about that? With up to 1000 miles range with current battery technology and more than 100 miles from overnight 120 Volt charging (about 40 cents worth), think of the money you will save. Incidentally more than half our electricity comes from renewables. I have solar panels on my house and had zero electric bills for the past 3 months.
Most of the video was good, but the person saying that the Aptera uses less energy than his ebike is just wrong. A typical ebike has a 500 Wh battery and can go 30 miles, so that is 16.6 Wh/mi; whereas Aptera uses about 100 Wh/mi.
The person who said that is referring to the 40 miles in range one gets during a very sunny day. He is a bit confused about the concept as it is a different matter from power usage.
I am an accelerator and looking forward to getting my Aptera. At least I got a round number a factor of 10. I won't tell you the multiplication factor.
I have always been interested in fuel efficiency in my vehicles (mostly because I am cheap and prefer to go further for less gas/money). I recycle plastics and paper as much as possible. I have heard of programs that recycle clothing and I am willing to explore that. So when I was first introduced to Aptera in 2007 I was very interested (and heartbroken when that didn’t pan out). When I found out that Aptera was back I was thrilled and finally in a position to invest a little money into it. I would love to have my Aptera yesterday, but I trust the folks at the top are making the right decisions and for the right reasons. I can wait and in the meantime fill up with gas for the commute back and forth to work.
Why are you still filling up with gas. A long time ago you should have repurposed a Leaf and put solar panels on the roof of your house. Then used that as cheap way for transport all while waiting for the Aptera you ordered. I ask this, "What is the date you'll receive your Aptera."
@@billsmith5960I do have solar panels on the house. I was driving a 2010 Honda Insight EX until that got destroyed earlier this year. At that time I had a 2014 Lexus CT200h fall into my lap for a great price. As a family we have already made a trip across half of Texas and back, and my wife and I am going to be making a roadtrip back and forth from the Texas panhandle to Las Vegas, NV in December. So right now a Leaf doesn’t work for us. I also want my kids to learn to drive on a stick shift (maybe a Honda CRZ or a VW TDI for the sake of fuel efficiency). I intend to trade the Lexus in on what the kids learn to drive on. And in a few more years I want to talk my wife into a PHEV. So there is a plan and a reason for it all.
I actually like it and I want to get one , but the only thing that's holding me back is that knocking and the doors open Can anyone knock or press at those area and it'll open for them ?? , if so then I don't like that at all even if they aren't able to start the car and drive away with it , it's the fact that I don't want any of the doors to open for anyone if it's not me or my girlfriend doing it
I think more then the suspension had to be changed they went from a direct drive motor in each wheel to one in the middle of the body, so axles need a place through the body to the wheels, steering might to be rerouted, the front has to be redesigned to fit the motor and be strengthened to take on the torque of the engine when accelerating to name a few things that come up in my mind as non car mechanic but as biomedical engineer 😉 They are testing my patience, I want this vehicle on the road rather yesterday then tomorrow. I understand it takes much afford and there are setbacks. Since I found Aptera years back I started saving money to get one, by now I have enough money saved to buy two of them because I expected them to be on the marked much faster. I hope they will make it, many new car companies with great innovating products do not make it, Lightyear, X-Bus, Sion solar EV to name a few.
Everything said is “PI”, Production INTENT. That’s not the same thing as Production. I really like the idea of Aptera but until they ship a product, that’s all it is, an idea. They seem to know how to engineer an idea but I don’t see any indication they know how to build a product.
So does the car come with air conditioning? Seems like all the videos show the car being driven with the windows down. No AC in Georgia is a non-starter.
They'll lose their shirts with low production. They need to go big or go home. Instead of wrapping the car, can I get solar on more surfaces? If panels are light enough, it would be worth it to use solar panels on the sides, doors, and belly pan.
More solar means more converters and regulators. These are custom converters that keep the system charging when the sun isn’t casting on the cells. This is no easy task and not cheap. I’d say you’re only getting the max as shown on the website. If you have the skill and knowledge, go for it yourself. But really, do you drive more than 40 miles a day?
I believe in what Aptera is doing. I have invested a little bit and it would be great if it pays off (both economically and environmentally). If not I will have done what I can do. I remain excited and hopeful. Time will tell.
Yeah, hopefully sooner than later, the SEV will be up and running
I can't wait. I want one so bad. Perfect car for me
We hope delivery starts 2025
It will make a nice ornament on the front grille of a Pickup.
Been wating for this car all my life. I can wait a little longer ...
I’ve ordered my Aptera and am excited to get notifications on when I can finally see my car. Great update video 👍
Latest notification on when you'll take delivery.
I am 4 years ahead of you.
I am just below number 50.000 on the list ;-) I hope soon after the US it would come to Europe. I will wait until the end of 2026 then I want to go ride electric. If Aptera is still not on the market I think I go for a KIA EV3.
With early 2025 production confirmed, I'm excited.
Who confirmed that?
@@randyland1000 - I watched the video.
According to to Steve during the Sandy Monroe stage interview, he said late 2025 This was posted 10/29/24 on Aptera Owners Club
@@SteveBueche1027 - So now it's late 2025? It it Aptera corporate policy to be just like Elio Motors? Where you just keep extending the date out a year but no more. That way people are kept interested enough.
@@billsmith5960 Aptera has stated over and over that mass production depends on financing. Then it's lead times to purchase and receive production tools and get the supply chain moving and personnel trained and in place. Just like most every other startup I've seen.
I just started reading about Aptera I would like to know how do I go about getting on the order list? I think it’s a wonderful car. I can’t wait to get started.
Do you mean you want to get off the list without getting screwed out of your money.
You can reserve one.
Been a motorhead all my 74 yrs.
Never wanted any vehicle 2 wheels or 4 more than an Aptera.
I've been hearing that they're going to be available soon for years. I'm glad I haven't pre-ordered one. I'll believe them when it actually happens. I'm not even a customer or investor but I still feel like they are just stringing us along.
My Aptera account now shows estimated delivery year changed from 2025 to 2026...I am part of the Accelerator Launch Edition number in the low 500's
For mass production yes. But aren’t they still planning to sell a few next year?
@@greghelton4668 you'll never get one, production will never be achieved, its just a crowdfunded money grabber, money is lost to the directors whims, dont trust people so much you will just get burned over and over.
Game changer, agent for change of the industry and as it is validated, and begins production, then the world will take notice.
It's been validated. They are just ready to build them and deliver in 3 months.
@billsmith5960 not yet. Crash testing, air bags calibration, EPA energy consumption, approval for on the road federal regulations all have to be done on the production intent vehicles. Not just computer simulations.
I would like to drive one. I have a fleet of 3gas guzzlers. It would be nice to get one that commutes on nice days 8-9 months in the ❤land. Save my 20+ old SUVs for the winters and short drives.
It Is NOT Zero Emissions if you charge it with Fossil Fuels, that is quite deceptive………….Will it actually go on sale sometime this Century.?
With current solar technology the Aptera gets 40 miles per day without fossil fuels. What is deceptive about that? With up to 1000 miles range with current battery technology and more than 100 miles from overnight 120 Volt charging (about 40 cents worth), think of the money you will save. Incidentally more than half our electricity comes from renewables. I have solar panels on my house and had zero electric bills for the past 3 months.
Aptera has not found funding yet for MP. Without $60M they won’t build many production units.
Most of the video was good, but the person saying that the Aptera uses less energy than his ebike is just wrong. A typical ebike has a 500 Wh battery and can go 30 miles, so that is 16.6 Wh/mi; whereas Aptera uses about 100 Wh/mi.
Thank you. Noted
The person who said that is referring to the 40 miles in range one gets during a very sunny day. He is a bit confused about the concept as it is a different matter from power usage.
Drag losses go exponentially with speed and he was talking about expressway speed.
I am an accelerator and looking forward to getting my Aptera. At least I got a round number a factor of 10. I won't tell you the multiplication factor.
@robinpettit7827
Hahaha
@@ImpressiveTechView you've done your money robin, they prey on the gullible unfortunately
For most of us solar at home makes more sense. If you live in an apartment, then solar on the car makes more sense.
I have always been interested in fuel efficiency in my vehicles (mostly because I am cheap and prefer to go further for less gas/money). I recycle plastics and paper as much as possible. I have heard of programs that recycle clothing and I am willing to explore that. So when I was first introduced to Aptera in 2007 I was very interested (and heartbroken when that didn’t pan out). When I found out that Aptera was back I was thrilled and finally in a position to invest a little money into it. I would love to have my Aptera yesterday, but I trust the folks at the top are making the right decisions and for the right reasons. I can wait and in the meantime fill up with gas for the commute back and forth to work.
Why are you still filling up with gas. A long time ago you should have repurposed a Leaf and put solar panels on the roof of your house. Then used that as cheap way for transport all while waiting for the Aptera you ordered. I ask this, "What is the date you'll receive your Aptera."
Awesome
Hahaha
@@billsmith5960I do have solar panels on the house. I was driving a 2010 Honda Insight EX until that got destroyed earlier this year. At that time I had a 2014 Lexus CT200h fall into my lap for a great price. As a family we have already made a trip across half of Texas and back, and my wife and I am going to be making a roadtrip back and forth from the Texas panhandle to Las Vegas, NV in December. So right now a Leaf doesn’t work for us. I also want my kids to learn to drive on a stick shift (maybe a Honda CRZ or a VW TDI for the sake of fuel efficiency). I intend to trade the Lexus in on what the kids learn to drive on. And in a few more years I want to talk my wife into a PHEV. So there is a plan and a reason for it all.
@@CH-es4up I drove my Nissan Leaf to California and back to Florida in 2019, so it is possible, just not with a family.
I actually like it and I want to get one , but the only thing that's holding me back is that knocking and the doors open
Can anyone knock or press at those area and it'll open for them ?? , if so then I don't like that at all even if they aren't able to start the car and drive away with it , it's the fact that I don't want any of the doors to open for anyone if it's not me or my girlfriend doing it
Suspension had to be changed when they went to a single FWD unit.
Lo!
I think more then the suspension had to be changed they went from a direct drive motor in each wheel to one in the middle of the body, so axles need a place through the body to the wheels, steering might to be rerouted, the front has to be redesigned to fit the motor and be strengthened to take on the torque of the engine when accelerating to name a few things that come up in my mind as non car mechanic but as biomedical engineer 😉 They are testing my patience, I want this vehicle on the road rather yesterday then tomorrow. I understand it takes much afford and there are setbacks. Since I found Aptera years back I started saving money to get one, by now I have enough money saved to buy two of them because I expected them to be on the marked much faster. I hope they will make it, many new car companies with great innovating products do not make it, Lightyear, X-Bus, Sion solar EV to name a few.
How do you manage to misspell the thumbnail?
@frankmynards6325
Oh, Lo!
Everything said is “PI”, Production INTENT. That’s not the same thing as Production. I really like the idea of Aptera but until they ship a product, that’s all it is, an idea. They seem to know how to engineer an idea but I don’t see any indication they know how to build a product.
I want an aptera to turn into a dron
Perplexity: The Aptera is about 7 inches wider than the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban
What's taking so long. Is the fossil based auto industry going to let you in or fight you by buying you out?
still waiting for my car
Hopefully, 2025
If you want a true eco friendly car it needs to be able to last longer than 20 years. Or be easy to repower at a point. We will see.
This video is so random. Is it AI-written? Are these videos just remixes?
I will believe it when it happens. Put off for several years.
I'd call it a normal process not put off.
Lo!
They are closer to production
Facts!!! They've been pushing the same tired "We're ready to ship BS for years not!"
Right
So does the car come with air conditioning? Seems like all the videos show the car being driven with the windows down. No AC in Georgia is a non-starter.
Yes it will have ac. Google exists
Yes, plus you can turn it on before getting into the sEV.
It comes with AC. Plus the sun will power the AC so you can precondition the interior before you get into it. I use it on mine and it works great.
@@billsmith5960 So you currently have an Aptera? I didn't think they were in production yet.
@stevenwhitaker5477
It comes with AC, which can be turn on from outside
They'll lose their shirts with low production. They need to go big or go home. Instead of wrapping the car, can I get solar on more surfaces? If panels are light enough, it would be worth it to use solar panels on the sides, doors, and belly pan.
Custome configuration is likely possible in future.
I think solar on the doors is a great idea
More solar means more converters and regulators. These are custom converters that keep the system charging when the sun isn’t casting on the cells. This is no easy task and not cheap. I’d say you’re only getting the max as shown on the website. If you have the skill and knowledge, go for it yourself. But really, do you drive more than 40 miles a day?
According to the company at 6k sold they will be at a profit point. With 50k pre orders they should be good to go.
@@TheViewFromHome - This is why they need to just add solar right now since it's a guaranteed profit they have now.
License Tesla's software and FSD, add all-weather snow Michellan airless tires.
🤔🤔🤔
I seen on another video that the Open Pilot the Aptera has is better.
Clickbait
The Aptera is a waste of space. Too wide and too long. Only seats 2 and carries a bit of luggage.
Aptera is made for highway, not for city.
@@wernerlindtner2742 Then how do get home?
Too bad its considered a motorcycle
Lo!
Warning this car is never going to be built.
Why do you think so?
@@ImpressiveTechView Track record? This thing has been "coming soon" since 2005.