Aptera Motors announced that it has introduced the first solar electric vehicle (sEV) that requires no charging for most daily use and boasts a range of up to 1,000 miles per full charge, shattering industry performance achievements to date. Aptera leverages breakthroughs in lightweight structures, low-drag aerodynamics and cooling, material science, and manufacturing processes to deliver the most efficient vehicle ever made available to consumers.
“With Aptera’s Never Charge technology, you are driven by the power of the sun. Our built-in solar array keeps your battery pack topped off and anywhere you want to go, you just go,” says Co-Founder Chris Anthony. Never Charge is built into every Aptera and is designed to harvest enough sunlight to travel over 17,000 kilometres per year in most regions. The Aptera vehicle is made of lightweight composites that are many times stronger than steel, allowing its unique body shape to slip through the air with an unheard-of coefficient of drag (Cd) of 0.13.
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Aptera key features:
Record-breaking range: Aptera’s low drag gives it the longest range of any production vehicle ever created – achieving up to 1,600 kilometres per charge and unburdening drivers from frustrating range anxiety.
Solar: Integrated solar can be configured to provide up to 72 kilometres of range per day with over 3 square meters and 180 efficient solar cells designed into the body structure. This makes Aptera the first vehicle capable of meeting most daily driving needs using solar power alone.
Efficient powertrains: Liquid-cooled electric motors propel Aptera from 0-100 in as fast as 3.5 seconds, with a top speed of 170 kilometres per hour. All-wheel drive and vectorized torque control give Aptera comfort, stability control, and the ability to handle inclement weather.
Tuneable efficiency: Adjustable settings built into Aptera’s user interface keep drivers updated with ways they can conserve energy and extend range in real time.
Scalable manufacturing: Aptera has solved key challenges allowing for rapid, high-volume, and cost-efficient vehicle production – having just four main pieces.
How to Reserve Aptera:
The Aptera has been available to pre-order since early December and demand has been very brisk. For a refundable fee of 100 US dollars, customers can reserve and customize their own Aptera and choose ranges of 400, 640, 1,000 or 1,600 kilometres in both all-wheel and front-wheel drive packages. Prices range between 25,900 and 46,900+ US dollars. For 30 dollars off your pre-order fee, please use this link. (mfo)
