I'm glad Chris and Steve are sticking to their guns and not giving in to a partner or buyer who will compromise the original mission. The environment needs people to adopt this way of thinking about transportation on a global scale.
Same here, both of them ahoudl be one inspiration to all of the others car companies, Aptera will change the world for good, I can't wait to have mine and show it to everyone!!!❤❤🎉
I really hope Aptera becomes a reality-we urgently need more efficient vehicles worldwide; things just can’t keep going as they are. This car has real potential for the future; it just needs to be produced in large quantities and at an affordable price. I’m from Germany, but I’d be REALLY interested in something like this! =)
It's nice isn't it, but not allowed in Europe because it's too wide to be a 'motorcycle'. Not sure if we can get a legislative change, or if a narrower version is practical to get this or something a lot like it on the road. Major dimensional changes presumably means a whole redesign so isn't going to happen for quite some time.
The fact that they seem to take munros words to heart & are working with him gives me a lot of confidence I am so excited for the aptera concept, I hope so badly that it goes well, altho I’d be lying if I said i wasn’t a bit worried But they seem to spending their money wisely & if Munro believes then I believe as well, I wish them all the best of luck
We're obsessed with this vehicle (frankly to the exclusion of all others at the moment) and excited to see this get to production. The value proposition here is simply not met by other "cars". Can't wait to be driving ours!
@@LJ-jq8og chat rooms are not a good place to seek help for emotional trauma. You should find a doctor or a therapist. I’m sorry I cannot help. I wish you the best. You deserve to be happy.
Agreed! So refreshing to see a deep dive into the bits and pieces. Construction details are so much more informative and satisfying than highly produced videos and animations.
Ever since the gasoline model, ive thought this was the perfect delivery vehicle for auto parts, post office, hot meals. Hated to see awd and hub motors bite the dust since I am an owner/landlord and have to go in muddy yards and in Tennessee snows. 2000 Silverado has 330k miles...hanging in there till Aptera gets 1989 out.
@@AuralioCabal It probably going to be another "Designed in California produced in Ch..". Millions of copies - actually i changed my mind considering how many similar 3 wheelers are produced and used in India i would say it will be produced in millions in India at affordable price for you
@@robertkirchner7981 wrote "Is that cross bar running just behind the seats at ear level a permanent feature?". No - they said it's only in the track-test version for harness mounting. Production cars will not have it.
I’m glad that Steve, Chris and Aptera team are ensuring that this car’s design and execution of manufacturing processes meet their original vision and promise of this breakthrough engineering design
When people realize this "poor man's lambo" needs virtually no service and practically no fuel either the waiting list will be insane. No one has ever even imagined a car that has no maintenance or fuel needs. Game changer!
I like the optimism! I think with the current culture of big SUVs and pickups, plus the Aptera only seating 2 but being as wide as a pickup it’s an uphill battle for mass appeal. BUT, for all the EV critics who point to, charging infrastructure, battery mining, range anxiety, the grid can’t handle EVs, they’re too heavy. Aptera goes hard against all of that.
@@jonathonalsop2120 I'd agree about the concern regarding the appeal of a two-seater if it didn't have that rear storage space. In my crossover SUV I rarely have more than two people, and most stuff I carry is rather flat. It will work for me if they finally get to volume production. I would expect my use case is a pretty common one.
If velomobiles weren't so expensive. You could just add a 5,000w ebike motor kit to one and you have a 65mph vehicle that can recharge off any standard 120V AC 🔌 outlet Or put a 150cc motorcycle engine in it & get 65-70 mph cruising speed & about 100mpgs. Lengthen a go kart frame that has full suspension, add a plastic or fiberglass aerodynamic lightweight weather enclosure, add lights & turn signals & you have a small car that goes 65mph & gets 90mpgs....Reliable & cheap low maintenance.
Except that it's not a car. And there lies the problem. The lack of safety. As they were talking about BMW i3, I started thinking that they should have made a better i3 instead. And don't get me started about the solar cells.
See all these small details and Sandy’s comments, gets me OVER the moon EXCITED. It’s turning out waaaay better than I expected! And I was EXPECTING ALOT!! To get all the construction features into a car of the quality is literally unheard of! A paradigm shift in automotive design!
It's not an auto. It's a motorcycle. I wish it well, and if it finally gets made, I may buy one, but only for around town. I would be scared to death to take this on the highway with tractor trailers zipping by.
Just a note, from those of us that drive a lot (50k a year). NVH minimization is very important. The problem with some of the most efficient vehicles out there is driving them over 70mph for 90 minutes or more is exhausting. I can’t wait to try the Aptera!
It is supposed to feel really weird.. because most of us are not used to this aerodynamics .. you lift your foot and it keeps rolling lightly and with hardly windshield sound .. and in rain most drops just fly off !! .. its simply another thing being used to windbreakers
Thank you Sandy, Steve and Chris for this in-depth tour video and information!! It's so good to get more Aptera behind the scenes detail and see the Production Intent builds coming together. We all hope this progress spurs new funding possibilities for you very soon!!!!
It’s too bad that Sandy missed PI.2 rolling around by mere *days*! It’s great to finally see more of the detail that we don’t get from social media updates. Go Aptera!
@@shrimptopian3392 You still haven't learned a thing about how wrong you are with that crustacean-sized brain of yours now have you shrimpy. There's enormous progress on the large time scale (2019-2024) and amazing progress in just a few months. Very efficient utilization of capital and lean mfg. is paying off bigtime!
@@shrimptopian3392 Again, stated as fact, but only your opinion. You don't acknowledge progress as a rule, so it's an easy negative to fall back on. You don't offer ideas or suggestions either, just criticism. Further proof that you're only here for the argument, these are your true colors showing.
I'm usually not overly excited or impressed with a lot of the Aptera videos. This one was great. I was starting to worry about my investment. This allays many fears. GREAT update. Thankyou.
i will give a even more important observation : If Aptera really cares about their customers they should sell the company for 1 dollar to a company that can do it
@@shrimptopian3392 LOL. Didn't they try that the first time around, and look where that ended up. Back to square one. If you have an incredible idea and that you worked a decade to iron out everything and just need it to be made, I'll buy it for that dollar.
Thank you Sandy, Chris and Steve. Wow, the carbon body and doors, those forging, extruded rails, the spindles and glass, very impressive. Thank you for showing us this; yes it seems like there is quite a bit more time to wait for my launch edition Aptera but that’s okay. If you open another round of funding and make the minimum $5k or $10k, I’d like that.
Too bad I don't think it will add to the Accelerator's total, because I thnk those are locked in. But I'd throw some more money into it to get it closer to production.
Such a cool looking machine. I do hope some company sees this video and invests some serious cash into Aptera Motors. They have worked so hard for a long time on this amazing car and it would be such a shame to see it not go into production.
All the investors saw it already, they have been approaching investors for 3 years now and they got about 0 dollars If they don't get the 60 million from USCG soon it will be over and out
I've been an investor in Aptera a couple of times over the last couple of years. I like everything about the car and the company with one of the major attractions being their concept of warranty work and DIY repair. This is in my opinion is as revolutionary as the engineering itself. Having said that, I'm somewhat concerned that they aren't really talking much about how it is being developed along with all of the other progress being made. I've had my order in along with buying some stock for years , but would hesitate to actually take delivery without a well developed plan to keep the car maintained. Being able to afford a new EV is one thing, affording to drive it, something else .So an update video on the topic would be more than welcome.
@jamesengland7461 Pretty hilarious how a couple of the imagine-themselves-to-be-really-smart trolls come on to prove your point. Which they didn’t get.
6000 units for cash flow neutral is insane!! I support Aptera, but I've always been worried about them being able to survive, being a niche product that's going to have an unorthodox demand curve, however at 6000 units, they're surely save. Once celebrities start picking these up like Cyber trucks, their demand vs production capacity will be exceeded quite quickly.
I don't believe they'll be anywhere near neutral at 6000 units. The business model for this is not viable without a lot of money to keep them afloat for the first 5 years.
I think it will be a smashing success. Aptera has so much that no one else offers. That creates a desire to have zone, that all types of people will want.
Love the roll cage and carbon fiber shell, it looks like this thing is going to be super safe despite not being required to meet the standards for cars since it is a 3 wheel motorcycle class.
I think an Aptera will glance off at a lot of impact angles vs metal body cars that deform into and grab each other and increase impact force. And the outboard wheels may add to crash protection at various angles as well. We'll see come crash test time.
@@ronfarnsworth7074 any blow to the side will be a glancing blow a lot of strength there. old aptera design far weaker in 2004? look up those tests involving a forklift...
I am much more interested in the PI2 and it's track testing to see if what the team has been predicting will be true for range and efficiency and solar charging. If it's within 10% of the claims, I'll be happy. Then the PI4 I would look forward to doing a test drive.
😁Sandy, Steve, and Chris, Good day from Goonellabah, NSW, Australia. The Aptera is fabulous. I can't wait to see the finished product. 🤗Cheers, Ian Cleland
Fantastic video explaining so much and getting me enthusiastic about this new EV. Monroe is such a gem. Very impressed with the two CEO’s. The NOX Reference was hilarious
Unfortunately current legislation won't let them. And they can't afford a redesign to make it narrower yet (nor will the CCS connector fit in the back). So I think it's going to be a while.
@@truman4956 All that matters is "you don't think about it as an autocycle". While driving it around it's just a car to get you to where you need to go.
They say they made it thinner in the PIs but it looks pretty wide to me and right at eye level. That by itself, would normally be a dealbreaker for me.
Great video. I loved looking at the parts. Also that Sandy is still giving them advice, like don't sand cast the chassis. To me, that seemed like the only major production related problem to overcome (aside from money).
agreed that ali chassis looked like sono motors chassis.was shocked when i saw how inefficient sono was.i hope these guys make to production promises in combat tho.just ask fiskar.
At one point awhile back, they mentioned low pressure die casting. Evidently, it's kinda like the presses that make the body panels only with molten metal.
Looking good so far! Carbon fiber rotors (expensive..) will solve a significant portion of unsprung weight issues as well as inertial mass to spin up/down. Might be worth a look as the car is all about efficiency and this is an easy major weight savings. If it costs an addl $1k to car it might be an option. ZR1 aftermarket carbon rotors are around $1.5k/ea.. but this car will require much smaller rotors. Not sure if anyone makes carbon rotors that small..
@@AndyTernay I think Fred was talking about actual vehicles for sale. They can build 100 prototypes, but if they don't sell anything they might as well be on the Elio track.
Thanks for the video. Love your work. Very inspiring. I wish the factory I work in would take a tour of your facility just to learn how to dream bigger.
Eric Koston in the back pushing mongo for a sweet switch flip on that immaculate ground. Would love to skate in there. Also, can’t wait for my Aptera!!😃
I absolutely love the Aptera design! The sleek, aerodynamic shape is so futuristic and functional. I haven’t had the chance to get in one yet, but I imagine the unique entry/exit could be a bit tricky. However, with future iterations, I could see them expanding the passenger compartment slightly to make it more accessible and even improving the interior height. It would be amazing to see a 'van' version of the Aptera, maintaining that core design but offering even more space for passengers without losing the iconic look and efficiency. On top of that, I wonder if Aptera is exploring the inclusion of self-driving technology in future versions - it would be great to see them leading the charge in that area as well, combining sustainability with cutting-edge automation!
The aluminum parts were beautiful. This will be such a success and i think most don't even know its coming. Probably can't talk about FSD lol The roads of the near future will be Tesla, Aptera and classic restomods in a sci-fi landscape. Beautiful.
Steve, Chris, Sandy, Aptera, and Menro engineers, you’re doing a great job! I’ve been following for years and I’m excited about Aptera’s progress. I’d join in a heartbeat, but California is too expensive for me. If Aptera expands to the Midwest, I’d apply immediately. A few quick thoughts: High-pressure die casting for the frame seems like a solid approach, but make sure it fits your manufacturing needs based on volume. Consider using composites for added strength. Keep the steering wheel simple-remember KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid). I’m not a fan of the yoke design; lessons from Tesla and Toyota show it’s not ideal. The steering wheel should be adjustable for tilt and distance to ensure comfort, as Sandy seemed to struggle with it in the video. The rear hatch design should be shorter, to avoid damage in small collisions, like with shopping carts. I’m concerned about the lack of a rear crash member, but I understand it's too late to change that. A crash structure would be reassuring. I’m glad the solar glass is durable, but a protective film, like on smartphones, would help with longevity since glass can crack. Ensure thorough water leak testing-no one wants to deal with mold or extra weight from water. I’d love a 5-point harness option for those who want to use the Aptera for racing or weekend fun. The door panel gaps are still a question, but I’ll reserve judgment until it’s fully built. Overall, I’m impressed. Aptera could be a game-changer for solo commuters. I’m ready to contribute my third round of funding, as long as you maintain control and focus on building a functional, affordable vehicle. Keep pushing forward-don’t be like Tesla, do better!
I loved the Aptera when it was ICE (over 10 years ago) when it rose from the ashes as EV and had the chance I put my money where my mouth is and reserved/bought shares, my only concern was in wheel motors, nice idea but UK water and HV electrics dont mix. Im so encouraged by the sanity of the design direction with carbon body and drive shafts. My hope is 0-60 4 seconds or less is still there.
For me, I don't care about that kind of accleration. It just eats up the tires and I wan my tires to last over 100K miles. Well, I'd proabably change them out for snow tires in the winter though.
@@fredbloggs5902I thought they were not going to produce anything. That’s what you said above. Now you think they will produce 100. Clearly you confidence in Aptera is growing!
Ah, they do strong car glass on top of the solar cell material, very smart. The largest carbon smc part in the world will make a production cost and performance difference, go Aptera!
I think it was inevitable that a solar charged BEV that hardly / never needs charging was making it. I would have loved for Lightyear to make it but unfortunately they didn't. I really hope that Aptera will make it!
I'm glad Chris and Steve are sticking to their guns and not giving in to a partner or buyer who will compromise the original mission. The environment needs people to adopt this way of thinking about transportation on a global scale.
In other words, you are set to make millions in this PONZI SCHEME
Same here, both of them ahoudl be one inspiration to all of the others car companies, Aptera will change the world for good, I can't wait to have mine and show it to everyone!!!❤❤🎉
Thanks to Munro live for supporting Aptera to become reality
It is astounding how foolishly stubborn people can be. 'Dreamers', 'experts' and fanboys alike
carbon fiber typically can’t be recycled so there’s that
I really hope Aptera becomes a reality-we urgently need more efficient vehicles worldwide; things just can’t keep going as they are. This car has real potential for the future; it just needs to be produced in large quantities and at an affordable price. I’m from Germany, but I’d be REALLY interested in something like this! =)
@energieundhobby Amen! I'm continually flabbergasted seeing large, heavy, expensive non-aero EVs.
Will take decades before it goes worldwide. I mean, not even tesla has reached other markets
It's nice isn't it, but not allowed in Europe because it's too wide to be a 'motorcycle'. Not sure if we can get a legislative change, or if a narrower version is practical to get this or something a lot like it on the road. Major dimensional changes presumably means a whole redesign so isn't going to happen for quite some time.
Agree 💯
Dream all you want. This car is not going to be available to the general public in the next 100 years. If you wanna know why, start studying history.
The fact that they seem to take munros words to heart & are working with him gives me a lot of confidence
I am so excited for the aptera concept, I hope so badly that it goes well, altho I’d be lying if I said i wasn’t a bit worried
But they seem to spending their money wisely & if Munro believes then I believe as well, I wish them all the best of luck
We're obsessed with this vehicle (frankly to the exclusion of all others at the moment) and excited to see this get to production. The value proposition here is simply not met by other "cars". Can't wait to be driving ours!
This level of transparency is incredible! What an amazing project.
This scam has been going on for many years!
@ you misspelled “delightful innovation”.
🤣 Were you foolish enough to buy stock in this nightmare ⁉ Or, do you just work there ⁉
@@LJ-jq8og chat rooms are not a good place to seek help for emotional trauma. You should find a doctor or a therapist. I’m sorry I cannot help. I wish you the best. You deserve to be happy.
@@LJ-jq8og you also make a good point. Never invest money you cannot afford to lose.
Absolutely drooling over this detail, thank you for the video!
Glad you liked it!
Agreed! So refreshing to see a deep dive into the bits and pieces. Construction details are so much more informative and satisfying than highly produced videos and animations.
@Steven-h7h so true
glad your on our side sandy appreciate all your hard work from your team.aptera team too get the job done people lets do this!!
Ever since the gasoline model, ive thought this was the perfect delivery vehicle for auto parts, post office, hot meals. Hated to see awd and hub motors bite the dust since I am an owner/landlord and have to go in muddy yards and in Tennessee snows. 2000 Silverado has 330k miles...hanging in there till Aptera gets 1989 out.
I know this is taking an eternity, but Im stiil all in. Go Aptera!😊
Having those steely hawk eyes admiring and smiling, shocked at the lightness, it's really reassuring. Thanks Sandy Munro!
Awesome detailed look at PI2
great to see Sandy on our side. late 2025 or 6 may well be closer to my production line thinking mentioned here too
I'm rooting for a $20,000+ Aptera and a Solar powered one for $25,000, At least in my DREAMS.😂
Is that cross bar running just behind the seats at ear level a permanent feature?
@@AuralioCabal It probably going to be another "Designed in California produced in Ch..". Millions of copies - actually i changed my mind considering how many similar 3 wheelers are produced and used in India i would say it will be produced in millions in India at affordable price for you
@@robertkirchner7981 wrote "Is that cross bar running just behind the seats at ear level a permanent feature?". No - they said it's only in the track-test version for harness mounting. Production cars will not have it.
Great video by Munro and Associates! The content in this video is very promising for Aptera and their supporters! And I am proud to be one of them!
That was very good video. Thank you Sandy, Thank you Chris And Thank you Steve... Go Aptera !
I’m glad that Steve, Chris and Aptera team are ensuring that this car’s design and execution of manufacturing processes meet their original vision and promise of this breakthrough engineering design
When people realize this "poor man's lambo" needs virtually no service and practically no fuel either the waiting list will be insane. No one has ever even imagined a car that has no maintenance or fuel needs. Game changer!
Sheesh, you've drunk all the Koolaide.😂
I like the optimism! I think with the current culture of big SUVs and pickups, plus the Aptera only seating 2 but being as wide as a pickup it’s an uphill battle for mass appeal. BUT, for all the EV critics who point to, charging infrastructure, battery mining, range anxiety, the grid can’t handle EVs, they’re too heavy. Aptera goes hard against all of that.
@@jonathonalsop2120 I'd agree about the concern regarding the appeal of a two-seater if it didn't have that rear storage space. In my crossover SUV I rarely have more than two people, and most stuff I carry is rather flat. It will work for me if they finally get to volume production. I would expect my use case is a pretty common one.
@@trooperdave3757 Not when the practical solar range turns out to be much lower and a Tesla costs less.
If velomobiles weren't so expensive. You could just add a 5,000w ebike motor kit to one and you have a 65mph vehicle that can recharge off any standard 120V AC 🔌 outlet
Or put a 150cc motorcycle engine in it & get 65-70 mph cruising speed & about 100mpgs.
Lengthen a go kart frame that has full suspension, add a plastic or fiberglass aerodynamic lightweight weather enclosure, add lights & turn signals & you have a small car that goes 65mph & gets 90mpgs....Reliable & cheap low maintenance.
I think it's the most exciting and desirable car being developed....I want one!!!!!!
Except that it's not a car. And there lies the problem. The lack of safety. As they were talking about BMW i3, I started thinking that they should have made a better i3 instead. And don't get me started about the solar cells.
You won't be able to drive it on public roads in the UK.
@@einher1 What about the solar cells? You're not one of those "windmills cause cancer" types are you? 😝
i tried to invest in this company in 2006, I was following Tesla, and Aptera, so happy to see them coming to fruition.
Thank you guys for the lengthy update
See all these small details and Sandy’s comments, gets me OVER the moon EXCITED. It’s turning out waaaay better than I expected! And I was EXPECTING ALOT!!
To get all the construction features into a car of the quality is literally unheard of! A paradigm shift in automotive design!
It's not an auto. It's a motorcycle. I wish it well, and if it finally gets made, I may buy one, but only for around town. I would be scared to death to take this on the highway with tractor trailers zipping by.
Just a note, from those of us that drive a lot (50k a year). NVH minimization is very important. The problem with some of the most efficient vehicles out there is driving them over 70mph for 90 minutes or more is exhausting. I can’t wait to try the Aptera!
It is supposed to feel really weird.. because most of us are not used to this aerodynamics .. you lift your foot and it keeps rolling lightly and with hardly windshield sound .. and in rain most drops just fly off !! .. its simply another thing being used to windbreakers
Thank you Sandy, Steve and Chris for this in-depth tour video and information!! It's so good to get more Aptera behind the scenes detail and see the Production Intent builds coming together. We all hope this progress spurs new funding possibilities for you very soon!!!!
It’s too bad that Sandy missed PI.2 rolling around by mere *days*! It’s great to finally see more of the detail that we don’t get from social media updates. Go Aptera!
Doesn't matter, Sandy can come back in 12 months and nothing much will have changed (unless they no longer exist)
@@shrimptopian3392 You still haven't learned a thing about how wrong you are with that crustacean-sized brain of yours now have you shrimpy. There's enormous progress on the large time scale (2019-2024) and amazing progress in just a few months. Very efficient utilization of capital and lean mfg. is paying off bigtime!
@@shrimptopian3392 Again, stated as fact, but only your opinion. You don't acknowledge progress as a rule, so it's an easy negative to fall back on. You don't offer ideas or suggestions either, just criticism. Further proof that you're only here for the argument, these are your true colors showing.
True, you got me
This was a great tour and confirmed a lot of my thoughts about what is going on Aptera and the PI builds. Lots of great information. Thanks Sandy.
I'm usually not overly excited or impressed with a lot of the Aptera videos. This one was great. I was starting to worry about my investment. This allays many fears. GREAT update. Thankyou.
The design and manufacturing shown in this video is incredible, but this company still feels like a big R&D project.
At least 1,5 year away from production, IF they get the 60 million, and more after that
@@shrimptopian3392 Well thanks for that keen observation Captain Obvious!
i will give a even more important observation :
If Aptera really cares about their customers they should sell the company for 1 dollar to a company that can do it
@@shrimptopian3392 LOL. Didn't they try that the first time around, and look where that ended up. Back to square one. If you have an incredible idea and that you worked a decade to iron out everything and just need it to be made, I'll buy it for that dollar.
Thank you Sandy, Chris and Steve. Wow, the carbon body and doors, those forging, extruded rails, the spindles and glass, very impressive. Thank you for showing us this; yes it seems like there is quite a bit more time to wait for my launch edition Aptera but that’s okay. If you open another round of funding and make the minimum $5k or $10k, I’d like that.
Too bad I don't think it will add to the Accelerator's total, because I thnk those are locked in. But I'd throw some more money into it to get it closer to production.
The new round is open now. Low minimums.
It feels they applied all the principles of lean design :) it looks good
Such a cool looking machine. I do hope some company sees this video and invests some serious cash into Aptera Motors. They have worked so hard for a long time on this amazing car and it would be such a shame to see it not go into production.
All the investors saw it already, they have been approaching investors for 3 years now and they got about 0 dollars
If they don't get the 60 million from USCG soon it will be over and out
I've been an investor in Aptera a couple of times over the last couple of years. I like everything about the car and the company with one of the major attractions being their concept of warranty work and DIY repair. This is in my opinion is as revolutionary as the engineering itself. Having said that, I'm somewhat concerned that they aren't really talking much about how it is being developed along with all of the other progress being made. I've had my order in along with buying some stock for years , but would hesitate to actually take delivery without a well developed plan to keep the car maintained. Being able to afford a new EV is one thing, affording to drive it, something else .So an update video on the topic would be more than welcome.
Really pulling for these guys! Go Aptera! Refunding my Cybertruck reservation to reserve an Aptera.
You're kidding
Terrific video! The Aptera is AMAZING! and BEAUTIFUL! Thank you from number 568
Thanks for watching!
This is a VERY interesting company and car!
I have my diecast Aptera, now I need the real thing! Can't Wait!
Love the guy in the background coming out of his office and jumping on his board to get around the factory
Excellent. I wish Aptera big success. 👍
How did I miss this channel all this time? This is right up my alley. Thank you.
I really hope this comes to fruition. The ultimate dream.
The car grandpa with no filter likes it! What a great endorsement! Thank you!
this vid from Sandy leaning me to placing an order for one
Urgently behind 50K others.
It's remarkable to me how many come to this channel, or the subject of Aptera, to naysay an advanced new concept in transport efficiency. Habitually.
That’s because the concept isn’t ‘advanced’ and is fundamentally flawed.
It’s not the concept. It’s the unfortunate lack of a viable business model and the years and years of cash burn.
@jamesengland7461 Pretty hilarious how a couple of the imagine-themselves-to-be-really-smart trolls come on to prove your point. Which they didn’t get.
@@PeteLenz
Wonder how you would have done it
got to suspect there’s some oil money changing hands
I remember Aptera from the 2000s, it's nice to see them back. Things have changed.
I would say, nothing has changed. It's always going into production "next year". Unfortunately. Great concept.
I thought this thing was dead nice to see an update … now I want one
6000 units for cash flow neutral is insane!! I support Aptera, but I've always been worried about them being able to survive, being a niche product that's going to have an unorthodox demand curve, however at 6000 units, they're surely save. Once celebrities start picking these up like Cyber trucks, their demand vs production capacity will be exceeded quite quickly.
The results will speak for themselves. Maybe a cargo vehicle for light cargo only. Efficiency is money saved.
Celebrities won’t touch this thing.
I don't believe they'll be anywhere near neutral at 6000 units. The business model for this is not viable without a lot of money to keep them afloat for the first 5 years.
I think it will be a smashing success. Aptera has so much that no one else offers. That creates a desire to have zone, that all types of people will want.
@@mpetty9947 Not when they can buy a Tesla for a lot less.
Love the roll cage and carbon fiber shell, it looks like this thing is going to be super safe despite not being required to meet the standards for cars since it is a 3 wheel motorcycle class.
My thoughts as well, strong and has side impact crush space, airbags, pretensioners, safety appears to be a major priority engineered into the design.
I think an Aptera will glance off at a lot of impact angles vs metal body cars that deform into and grab each other and increase impact force. And the outboard wheels may add to crash protection at various angles as well. We'll see come crash test time.
@@ronfarnsworth7074 any blow to the side will be a glancing blow a lot of strength there. old aptera design far weaker in 2004? look up those tests involving a forklift...
@@geoff5711 Exactly, Aptera should do well at the common 10 and 2 (o'clock) crash angles.
It looks better every time. I do want to go see the Pi4, once it is rolling.
Mee too.
I am much more interested in the PI2 and it's track testing to see if what the team has been predicting will be true for range and efficiency and solar charging. If it's within 10% of the claims, I'll be happy. Then the PI4 I would look forward to doing a test drive.
😁Sandy, Steve, and Chris, Good day from Goonellabah, NSW, Australia. The Aptera is fabulous. I can't wait to see the finished product.
🤗Cheers, Ian Cleland
Thank you gentlemen.
Finally, an in depth look at the components and construction. The short videos are nice but they leave a lot of questions unanswered.
Short video? It's 40 minutes. What were you looking to have answered? We could probably help answer some of them.
@@artboymoy You need to read my reply again.
Excellent video!!! Opening of I+D development , Warm greetings from Uruguay!!!
Learned about this from Aptera's TH-cam channel. I'm rooting for them!
Great video - timely and stress-lowering! Happy to see Jason Hill.
I really have high hopes on Aptera. Please keep the good work guys ❤❤❤
Great video on a great product. Here is hoping they can actually get them on the street in volume!
Fantastic video explaining so much and getting me enthusiastic about this new EV. Monroe is such a gem. Very impressed with the two CEO’s. The NOX Reference was hilarious
The solar powered aircraft tug is a Trepel Challenger 280e at Salt Lake City Airport, operated by Delta. There are videos about it, pretty cool
I have been waiting so long for this vehicle. It is the ultimate prepping vehicle.
🙋♂️THANKS SANDY AND MUNRO 🤗 FOR THE TOUR AND INFO ℹ️😎🔋🔋🔋
I am READY TO BUY !!! Bring this car to Europe !!!
Unfortunately current legislation won't let them. And they can't afford a redesign to make it narrower yet (nor will the CCS connector fit in the back). So I think it's going to be a while.
@xxwookey bouhhhhhh
Very impressed, well done.
Excited for delivery ASAP.
This is my dream car!
You mean your dream auto cycle. This is not a car and doesn’t have to meet automotive crash requirements.
@@truman4956 I don't care too much about it.
@truman4956
Uhmm, who cares?? Cheaper insurance!
@@truman4956 Still much safer than a motorcycle and has all the features of a car like steering wheel, HVAC, roll cage, airbags, seat belts, etc.
@@truman4956 All that matters is "you don't think about it as an autocycle". While driving it around it's just a car to get you to where you need to go.
Fascinating. Would love to see more of the videos about unconventional but brilliant products
thank you sandy for your valuable recommendation for production of the metal parts.
And you could see Sandy’s mind turning when asked about the additional $$ needed… not sure if it was about him or someone he knows
I'm really looking forward to when they have the production line going through its paces
I"m with you. Very interested in seeing the PI2 on the track and if the numbers line up.
Most definitely a look of the future……….well done !
Best part is the look is derived from function. A double win!
@@ronfarnsworth7074
Correct… they have become Masters of that!
I really hope this project goes all the way .... And becomes a full success.
Great video. Vegas would love those especially airport to casinos and more! 😎👍
Really cool car - wish they could figure out a way to combine the two side windows and remove that bar blocking vision.
They say they made it thinner in the PIs but it looks pretty wide to me and right at eye level. That by itself, would normally be a dealbreaker for me.
Great video. I loved looking at the parts. Also that Sandy is still giving them advice, like don't sand cast the chassis. To me, that seemed like the only major production related problem to overcome (aside from money).
agreed that ali chassis looked like sono motors chassis.was shocked when i saw how inefficient sono was.i hope these guys make to production promises in combat tho.just ask fiskar.
At one point awhile back, they mentioned low pressure die casting. Evidently, it's kinda like the presses that make the body panels only with molten metal.
Wow! Great video ! Early reservation holder. Believing in the dream
Looking good so far! Carbon fiber rotors (expensive..) will solve a significant portion of unsprung weight issues as well as inertial mass to spin up/down. Might be worth a look as the car is all about efficiency and this is an easy major weight savings. If it costs an addl $1k to car it might be an option. ZR1 aftermarket carbon rotors are around $1.5k/ea.. but this car will require much smaller rotors. Not sure if anyone makes carbon rotors that small..
Good engineering requires adherence to physical law. That makes good engineering virtuous and, usually, beautiful. I love Aptera!
Good to hear some production for next year.
Love the design.
I don’t believe they’ll produce anything.
@@fredbloggs5902well, you’re already incorrect. They’ve produced Alpha, Beta, Gamma and PI 1. PI 2 & 3 are being built as I type this.
@@AndyTernay I think Fred was talking about actual vehicles for sale. They can build 100 prototypes, but if they don't sell anything they might as well be on the Elio track.
Good video. Small steps towards a Big product! 👍👍🇨🇦
Great work Aptera! Would love one of these here in the sunny UK.
Sarcasm? "sunny UK"
You'd be lucky if there is one there in the early 30ies.
@@SmartMart1658 Now run the numbers for solar radiation in the U.K.
we grow oak trees. there’s sun.
@@martindempster6515 So you couldn’t be bothered to look up the actual figures then.
Thanks for the video. Love your work. Very inspiring. I wish the factory I work in would take a tour of your facility just to learn how to dream bigger.
Go Aptera!
I'm de-pledging my allegiance to the FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance and putting next months dues toward my Aptera reservation!!! HUZZAH!!!
Keep the dream alive. A lot of people thought the Wright Brothers were Wrong
If only the founders of Aptera had the qualities of the Wright brothers, they don't
@@shrimptopian3392 shrimp and shrink, they sound a lot alike, but i think your brain is shrinking
My shrimpy shrinky brain has got 2x the power of Chris and Steve combined 😂
Although their 2nd hand car salesman skills are way higher than mine
@@shrimptopian3392 Hmm! it seems we have the deranged Aussie Aptera hater here-hiding under new name-again. This writer recognizes the writing style
@@shrimptopian3392 Hmm! it seems we have the deranged Aussie Aptera hater here-hiding under new name-again. This writer recognizes the writing style
I had an ELF made in North Carolina with pedals, motor, battery, and solar panel, looking forward to something like it with suspension!!
Hopefully they can bring it to the market one day.
Another great video informative video TY
I love playing the Sandy Munro drinking game, "At the end of the Day" I'm feeling pretty good 😊.
Up there with the "that ain't going anywhere" game for FarmCraft
thank you for munro channel, also have followed this aptera car like car.
Eric Koston in the back pushing mongo for a sweet switch flip on that immaculate ground. Would love to skate in there. Also, can’t wait for my Aptera!!😃
26k in line for mine.
Cant wait but i have to!
I put in a reservation at the same time I reserved a CT. Canceled the CT with the increased price and Elon going nutz. Can't wait for this one!
You’ll be waiting even longer for a product that will never achieve the claimed figures.
@@fredbloggs5902Debbie downer strikes again I see. Anything positive to contribute to the conversation?
I absolutely love the Aptera design! The sleek, aerodynamic shape is so futuristic and functional. I haven’t had the chance to get in one yet, but I imagine the unique entry/exit could be a bit tricky. However, with future iterations, I could see them expanding the passenger compartment slightly to make it more accessible and even improving the interior height. It would be amazing to see a 'van' version of the Aptera, maintaining that core design but offering even more space for passengers without losing the iconic look and efficiency. On top of that, I wonder if Aptera is exploring the inclusion of self-driving technology in future versions - it would be great to see them leading the charge in that area as well, combining sustainability with cutting-edge automation!
The skateboarding tech wiz at 2:35 was a nice touch.
Was that tony hawk?
Efficiency in action....
The aluminum parts were beautiful. This will be such a success and i think most don't even know its coming. Probably can't talk about FSD lol The roads of the near future will be Tesla, Aptera and classic restomods in a sci-fi landscape. Beautiful.
ali parts machined and expensive they gotta start somewhere tho.aptera needs a runway like a tenth of tesla,lucid or rivian thats all
It’s impossible to manufacture like this.
🤗GREAT TO SEE 👀
Steve, Chris, Sandy, Aptera, and Menro engineers, you’re doing a great job! I’ve been following for years and I’m excited about Aptera’s progress. I’d join in a heartbeat, but California is too expensive for me. If Aptera expands to the Midwest, I’d apply immediately.
A few quick thoughts: High-pressure die casting for the frame seems like a solid approach, but make sure it fits your manufacturing needs based on volume. Consider using composites for added strength. Keep the steering wheel simple-remember KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid). I’m not a fan of the yoke design; lessons from Tesla and Toyota show it’s not ideal. The steering wheel should be adjustable for tilt and distance to ensure comfort, as Sandy seemed to struggle with it in the video.
The rear hatch design should be shorter, to avoid damage in small collisions, like with shopping carts. I’m concerned about the lack of a rear crash member, but I understand it's too late to change that. A crash structure would be reassuring. I’m glad the solar glass is durable, but a protective film, like on smartphones, would help with longevity since glass can crack.
Ensure thorough water leak testing-no one wants to deal with mold or extra weight from water. I’d love a 5-point harness option for those who want to use the Aptera for racing or weekend fun. The door panel gaps are still a question, but I’ll reserve judgment until it’s fully built.
Overall, I’m impressed. Aptera could be a game-changer for solo commuters. I’m ready to contribute my third round of funding, as long as you maintain control and focus on building a functional, affordable vehicle. Keep pushing forward-don’t be like Tesla, do better!
I loved the Aptera when it was ICE (over 10 years ago) when it rose from the ashes as EV and had the chance I put my money where my mouth is and reserved/bought shares, my only concern was in wheel motors, nice idea but UK water and HV electrics dont mix. Im so encouraged by the sanity of the design direction with carbon body and drive shafts. My hope is 0-60 4 seconds or less is still there.
For me, I don't care about that kind of accleration. It just eats up the tires and I wan my tires to last over 100K miles. Well, I'd proabably change them out for snow tires in the winter though.
I wish they would increase production capacity because my reservation is near 10,000. Can’t wait for delivery.
Currently they have ZERO production.
@ Duh, everyone knows that. Their production plan for first year is about 6K and that’s not enough for the huge backlog.
@@johnpoldo8817They’ll be lucky to produce 100 in that timeframe.
@@fredbloggs5902I thought they were not going to produce anything. That’s what you said above. Now you think they will produce 100. Clearly you confidence in Aptera is growing!
Seeing production intent Aptera at January's Scottsdale Barret Jackson with 500k+ attendees would be nice.
Plz plz plz!!!
Well, they are working on PI3 and 4 in tandem so maybe...
Ah, they do strong car glass on top of the solar cell material, very smart. The largest carbon smc part in the world will make a production cost and performance difference, go Aptera!
I think it was inevitable that a solar charged BEV that hardly / never needs charging was making it. I would have loved for Lightyear to make it but unfortunately they didn't. I really hope that Aptera will make it!
Aptera, the we'll build it next year car!
So cool.
Excellent!
Very informative video.
I am so glad that the plastic solar panel encapsulation was replaced with glass- that seems like a big upgrade to longevity 🎉
Aptera,...WINNER
This company has been getting a lot of hype for a long time. It would be nice to be able to buy one.