Any interest in Aptera?

[Shermann]

Aptera has been in the news of late and is making another run at the solar car market. I have to say the vehicle gamma is very intriguing.

So, on the high-end they are touting a 1000-mile range and up to 40 miles per day recharge from the solar panels. That would easily cover my daily commute, and the range is incredible. My main concern is comfort. Are you even going to feel like a human being after riding in one of these contraptions for 1000 miles? Where can you get these serviced? Are they safe?

In terms of target audience, they have some challenges. The car is all about fuel economy and there are stark tradeoffs to that end. However, somebody who only drives 40 miles per day isn't going to be so focused on that aspect. Somebody who drives more than that will appreciate the energy savings but may struggle with the creature comforts.

I'd love to have one just for the novelty factor and to "stick it to the man". The low down payment of $100 suggests to me that these may never see the light of day. I'm a tall man, but supposedly they have increased the leg room a bit. Thoughts? All the content out there is from Aptera as there don't seem to be any independent reviewers out there with gammas in their possession.

https://aptera.us/

[CentralMass]

1. Yes. I have the $100 deposit on one. I'm skeptical that they will hit production but $100 is not

big worry.

[CentralMass]

2. I am also keeping an eye on the Scion "solar powered" EV

https://sonomotors.com/en/sion/

[Shermann]

3. Cool, I didn't realize they had competition

The Sion gets a more sober 13 miles of free daily driving. That's still enough to cover my commute, but I prefer the futuristic 2-seater 3-wheel design of the Aptera. The Sion looks like a cracker jack box! They need to get that closer to 20 miles, 13 is pretty tough. If you are having to plug it in frequently, the convenience factor goes out the window. You may as well get a Tesla.

[RainCaster]

4. I had a deposit on the original, and this one too

I love the idea of an extremely efficient electric vehicle. Two seats & room for the dogs. All I need.

[CentralMass]

6. It is really a the room I need too. That tent attachment thst attaches to the ope Hatch looks pretty

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cool.

[CentralMass]

7. The more that I read and watch about the Aptera the more I think I am sold.

To be sure it is unusual, a 3-wheeler, but the aerodynamic efficiency is impressive. And I could see myself having to plug-in charge very infrequently with its built in solar