Aptera Motors: A Paradigm shift in EV technology
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Zac & Jesse talk with the Co-Founders & Co-CEOs of Aptera Motors about the upcoming Solar Electric Vehicle
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I built a solar powered pickup truck (UMaine Solar Black Bear, Chevy S10) in 1999, ran it until 2006 going 25,000 miles on sunshine alone, about 15 miles of free driving per day. This was in Orono/Old Town Maine, driving it mostly between April and November. It could easily do highway speeds, could carry a 1000 lb load, 0 - 60 in 5 seconds, 100 mile range, had a carpenter’s rack with a 1.1 KW array, 1800 lb of lead acid batteries, total cost about $15,000.
Would you build for others?
@@jonburger1739 I wish I had time to build for others, but no, I hardly have time to build for myself these days. I have thought that I should offer a hand to Aptera after I retire from teaching at the university next summer though.
@@paulvansteenberghe4644Paul your comment caught my eyes. I’m working on solar vehicles in my yard and would really love to pick your brain !
In my lifetime, I have not heard a more transparent, altruistic view of what a company should focus on. Wonderful show guys thanks.🙏🏻❤️
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I’m glad aptera came back, I love the design, I was an instant fan back then
And now it's like 100X better!
Me too !!
I was so bummed out that they didn’t get going .
Me too
wholy smoke.. im 10 min into the video.. n im fricking blown away!!! doubble frick!! fricking awsome!! both tumbs up!!
Well I’m sold. I already reserved one of these, the 400 mile range one, and opened a we-fund account in preparation before watching this. Thanks guys for this. Can’t wait to drive one of these.
I bought a 2015 Fiat 500e, and am very pleased. Fully charged, the range says 114 miles. I haven't got the battery down past 50% because I don't go very far. I'm an old retired guy and found the Fiat 500e to be a good fit for me. No gas fumes and I never worry about the price at the pump. Someone told me that the electricity coming from my plug to charge my car comes from fossil fuels, so it didn't matter if I'm not driving an ICE car. I countered with the fact that my state, New Mexico, is rapidly switching our electrical grid to solar and wind power. Maybe it is true that a percentage of the electricity for my car is generated by fossil fuels, but that percentage will get smaller as time goes by. Their anti-green argument may have been true in the past, but it is becoming less true all the time.
I am impressed by the Aptera. I like the idea of having solar panels embedded into the body of the car. It looks cool too!
Yeah, and this one can go up to a thousand miles on a charge! I love the Fiat 500 and the electric version must be awesome. I'm waiting for my new e208 from Peugeot right now. Can't wait. It can get around a 200 mile range. Aptera has blown the lid off the range capability.
@@alaneddy4575, I could have used 1000 miles before I retired. I had to travel all over the US. Now I seldom drive, and not far either. I'm done driving if I can help it. Good luck.
What I love about this car is the way it looks like it could take off and fly. It looks like something straight out of Blade Runner.
Now we need REPLICANT Testing
with a strong gust of wind I'm sure that dream could become a reality :P
@@chrishayes5755 we hope the body is a up side down lifting body / wing
Maybe it can be made to fly
Kewlness factor !!... Self charging in a Florida parking lot is more kewlness
I watch this video 3 Times. Went to the site and I am sold. An electric T-Rex😊. 👍🏾 well done aptera. Dido to the previous comment.... I am in.
This is the way to go. I just got a Hyundai Ioniq #windknife and now I really understand what efficiency means, the battery is smaller than my last electric car, but I get an extra 40 miles range, it charges twice as fast, goes much further but costs me less in electricity. You don't get faster charging by getting a bigger battery. You don't get greater efficiency by getting a bigger battery. Streamlining is the way to achieve what people want.
I like these guys and what they have created. After 35 years of consulting IP developers and scientists, I don't say that every day I assure you. 😊
I saw these cars 10 years ago and they were going to get 300 mpg as gas/electrics. The genius behind them is the design, they took the aerodynamics of an aircraft and incorporated it into a car. As was stated, a large percentage of energy used in cars is the wind drag. Simply outstanding American ingenuity in my opinion.
Ya, and how many did they make before they went out of business ?. Because they didn't work as described. Promise me you will not put that gun to your head after purchase.
Agreed. This is hands down the most advanced electric car ever built. The wind drag of the whole vehicle is less than the windshield wipers on a regular pickup truck.
Now we getting somewhere now I can be happy towards where it's going, small car, fast, charge itself, lighweight, simple and modern.
I definitely would buy one of these!! I live in Florida so sunlight is plentiful. ...as long as the A/C can keep up.
The climate control is designed to perform over a range of -20 to 125 F. we will see....
@@n.brucenelson5920 - The range of sun brightness would be more important than outside air temperature, IMHO.
Happy to see you back. I was excited years ago when I first saw your vehicle.
Great, really hope it makes it, since this is finally an ECar as it should be. Thumbs up.
It's not a car. It doesn't have to pass the safety tests of a car.
The Aptera was at the Museum of Science and Industry in CHICAGO and I thought it looked cool. It's bigger than you think. For the REFUNDABLE reservation , you can't beat it. I put a $1000 non REFUNDABLE on a E@#O. Count Me in on this Aptera.
I think a solar roof /tent foldout when it is parked make the most sense since it has such small surface area.
Then you put some more solar panels on the doors and when you park it you leave the doors open. Maybe have a rain sensor that shuts them in case it starts raining.
I tracked my fuel expense for two years - I was shocked I'd spent over $5000 !!!
My ML320 costs up to 155p a mile if I do a low mileage and 97p a mile for 2000 miles a year... Petrol alone is 30p a mile. I'd like an Aptera, but it needs at least 600 mile range. Ideally I would have an EV that was self charging....
It would actually be $4050 if you evaluated the cost according to the value of the dollar from the year you started. You have to take into account that the dollar is depreciating by 10% year over year on average due to government counterfeiting euphemistically called "stimulus" AKA "quantitative easing (QE)" AKA "Federal Reserve market operations" AKA "central bank bail outs" AKA "foreign aid"... etc.
@@EnFuegoDuo spot on a decade more of the same and my retirement all retirement with be zilch may have to work till 85
I dig this channel more than your main channel. I'll keep watching both. Thank you.
I have been watching Aptera since near day one of when you started and am happy to see you moving forward with it.
I'm from Jamaica and I'm following up with you and I love the design of the car if I have the money I would get one down here trust me it is great that's why I'm giving you my idea to color with the company car Lucy Your Design is a great engineer it will go on for a long time great I love it everything about it!
This car makes me nuts! "I'm efficient and optimal" makes me moved more than "I love you"!
As I said I guess I'm from Jamaica and your idea is a brilliant idea which solar panel on the car it's a great idea so no you must combine and collab with the next car company they call Lucy they have a great drive chain and a great idea also
Looking forward to hearing more on the Investor's Club channel.
You guys are the best interviewers ever!
Awesome company. Can't wait for the crowd funding round...
wefunder.com/aptera/about
@@JasonCarmichael The founder Chris said Feb 2021, I just checked and it was was this month SMH. Update: Something is wrong with the website, it does not display the correct close of previous funding round, it was Dec 2020.
@@cortezforever From the stuff i've heard, I don't expect production any sooner than the end of 2021. I hope this succeeds because consumers can't afford a 50-60k car.
@@Enonymouse_ I think they will succeed, Aptera have help from the best, I think the first cars will be Q2 2021, simplified body construction. I couldn't drive this car where I live but it makes financial sense. Check out the Ami and Sondors EV.
@@cortezforever I know about Sondors, they too haven't made it to production stage either. I've seen plenty of contenders come into the EV/LEV arena with talent pulled from every major player in the industry. So far, 99 percent of them have failed. I couldn't drive a Citroen Ami here, assuming i'd even fit inside one.
That's taking First Principles all the way to a brand new home-run. All the best APTERA.
How wonderful that these two guys are doing this work. It’s work for the good of the earth and mankind. I fancy nikola is smiling from heaven.
I love all you showed and talked about. The Aptera is the future. If i would still stay in Europe i would buy one. But i am in Thailand and after building our house there is no money left now. Many regards from Rainer from Phitsanulok.
the one thing you guys skipped is the point of the Right to Repair, this is my main issue with any new techonlogy like tesla who basically but a lock on that just denying a major part of the consumers
I just watched another video where they said they support right to repair for the customer.
@@Mark_Young05 What exactly does "right to repair mean"?
@@fanfare100 It means you have a right to repair anything you buy and companies (looking at you Tesla and Apple) can't legally block you or repair shops or force you to only get a repair at their shops. Phones with locked in batteries are purely there to get you to buy a new phone every year or two and are one of the huge complaints for right to repair. I have a cell phone I have had for 4 years and it still works, on third battery and will keep it forever. Even bought two spares just in case until companies realize that having forced obsolescence built into their products means no one will ever buy them again. It is up to the consumer to put pressure on and boycott companies that do this kind of crap and support the ones that support right to repair.
@@damaliamarsi2006 Wow! Thank you Damalia. Awesome explanation!
@@fanfare100 this is what really originally made cars available to the majority over a century ago: the 2nd-hand market. Tesla's actions against the right to repair have severely limited this
i ordered mine 2 wks ago.....YEAH !!!! 3/'21 EXPECT IT NTO BE READY 6 to 18 mos.. ...i am in no rush but eager i be.
Cool car. It's good to see Steve & Chris and what they are doing.
The Aptera is great for someone who only need 2 seats, the Lightyear One is also solar electric and has 5 seats. These are 2 ground vehicles that are changing how people think.
Question 1. How much?
Question 2. How far can it go?
Question 3. At what speed?
I worry that this thing (that looks exactly like those old solar racers….) would completely disintegrate in a car accident. Lightweight with wheels that look like they’d just snap off… I’m envisioning this thing at best skittering around on the highway like a soccer ball after the first crash…
What a great interview. Such dedicated and genuine guys. Thank you both for bringing your viewers such amazing content.
What a great interview. How about bringing your Aptera to our country here in the Philippines? I think it will sell here with a low price. Pls. Sell it in our country.
So to be clear. Aptera solar provides 40 miles range at an average speed of 24 mph. If you drive an average of 60 mph you will get about 7 miles range from solar.
The 1000 mile range also assumes an average speed of 24 mph.
We need more entrepreneurs like these guys at Aptera. There are far too many companies, out to just make money, very few who actually want to help the "ordinary" person...
When can I buy some shares in their company ?
You can buy SAFEs at Wefunder/Aptera when the next round goes live in February. The last round was more than 6 times oversubscribed, so sign up for an email notification and act fast when it happens.
Thank you for the interview but I hoped for a question regarding service and maintenance because we all know how challenging that could be!
You could make yourself a Solar panel trailer out of a composite of XPS foam + S-glass fiberglass or Balsa wood or Paulownia wood + S glass fiberglass, and make it super light and aerodynamic and radically increase your range. Actually, it would be so light that you would probably need a spoiler on the back to keep it down towards the ground. I would probably go the wood route, at least for the bottom, because then you could also use it as a light duty "regular" trailer to some extent as well. You could have the solar panels on a top panel that is the XPS foam + S fiberglass, and have a hinge towards the front (towards the car) so that you could turn it into a kind of quick and easy camper as well (with fabric sides and back) that velcro on, and use reinforced bamboo or carbon fiber poles to hold it up).
I could build the structure myself pretty easily, but I don't know much about electronics and hooking it up to the battery system would be my main challenge.
It already has up to 1000 mile range plus 30-40 miles a day on solar. It also has a great little zip in tent accessory so you already have a super long range camper built right in. I don't know if this vehicle can tow. You'd need to find that out as many electric cars have their power trains finely tuned so they cannot tow. My new Peugeot electric 208 can't tow for example.
@@alaneddy4575 That 30 to 40 mi a day on Solar is not for the huge majority of people. That's for people that live under ideal conditions such as relatively near the equator, primarily sunny climate, etc.
And battery wise, getting the thousand mi range puts it out of the affordable range of many people. Meanwhile, building such a trailer can be done for quite cheap, if one does it themselves. It would be so light weight, you wouldn't have to worry how finely tuned the power train is, no more than you would have to worry about having a passenger ride with you. Most of the weight would be in a combo of the solar panels and wheels.
@@justinw1765 I get that, but most people on average don't even drive that far per day. Personally I use my car every 2-3 days so even here in the UK I'd get a decent range and I can charge this in a regular household socket like my phone, soy you are not really stuck for charging options. Yes, the did state that you get that range in sunnier climates.
WHEN AMERICANS INNOVATE, THEY ARE AMAZING!!! BRAVO!!!
Great company, so glad someone came up with using solar for cars!
There is a great little start up in Germany doing a super mini car made of plastic that uses the same solar idea. The Aptera is way ahead of it though, but their car looks like a regular car which might help it in the short term.
Aptera understands fluid dynamics this is critical to efficiency when moving through anything gas or liquid , ships to aircraft
@stephen w there sure might be some of that too if you look at the history, but the engineering is good
A lot of focus on efficiency, technology and environment. Would like to see more on reliability, durabilty and construction.
The car is constructed using resin vacuum injection, probably UV cured. The reinforcing materials may include E-glass, Kevlar, hemp, and carbon fiber, depending on what properties are needed at a given location in the vehicle. The batteries will be a structural component. There are four main body parts that can each be carried by two people and are self locating when they are fit together. The labor and tooling cost savings are part of the revolutionary nature of the car. No capital intensive gigapress needed.
They will be forced to attend to reliability, durability and construction (plus a lot of other questions) if they ever begin producing them and selling them. Just, things they never thought of or ideas they wanted to introduce (such as the wide front wheel track) which will certainly create problems for end users.
Tesla has demonstrated this in several ways such as door handles failing or being hard to understand, rear bumper coming off in puddles, rain-sensing wipers taking years to work properly, touch-screen failures, memory chip failure. Introducing new ideas is bound to make it less reliable and more difficult to repair. One of the most difficult ideas Tesla tried to introduce was having no dealerships, then having no sales staff able to deal with Model 3 sales at the much-larger sales numbers than the Model S had. They were lucky to avoid disaster there.
@@ThoughtfulAl You are absolutely correct. Chris Anthony of Aptera has publicly said that they expect to experience the same kind of 'production hell' that Tesla did, and will have to be prepared to work through it. At least they are dealing with a far lower parts count and far less expensive tooling.
This looks amazing! Great for the planet, great for the consumer!
I love it. I have a Tesla cyber truck and an Aptrera ordered.
Me too
I love it especially the tent feature. I’d live in it and do Uber Eats deliveries in it with a mattress in the back. I’d have it made!
U could also be a paid lover too?
I love the concept from Tesla, and now Aptera. For me, the reason that Tesla is so successful compared to other OEMs, and with a far more advanced EV technology is because the traditional OEMs have to deal with their legacy part bins. Tesla, and now Aptera, as well as other EV car companies, don't have that behind, and they are starting with a complete new sheet of paper approach without looking back at old technologies. I hope they are able to get this vehicle to the market soon. The association with Sandy Munro is a very big thing because Sandy knows a lot, and has a lot of contacts that will help here.
You can not compare this toy to a Tesla.
Aptera Motors is very cool. Ford also got creative and took a risk on the Mustang Mach-E. It is not as efficient but more room and only a bit more expensive. Maybe Aptera will be in my future too.
I've had my eye on tiny EV's. This looks pretty promising. I keep hearing promises, and it always seems out of reach. I hope you folks make this the greatest competitor on the planet. Good luck to these folks.
yes agree god bless
Your perception of cars being "tiny" is also a product of legacy cars being huge. I have just decided to downsize from a Peugeot 308 (about the size of a Golf GTi) to the e208 which is a size smaller as I actually find my current car too large. Sounds nuts, but if you live in the UK for awhile you get a different perspective on scale.
Nothing is guaranteed, but this is one of the more promising EV startups in my opinion. They have a clear vision and path to production.
@@alaneddy4575 Agreed. Most things are relative. I'm thinking more along the lines of my own needs. A one or two person vehicle is more compatible with my needs, and, even a motorcycle would be nice if it weren't a seasonal vehicle. And I prefer an enclosed compartment. Most vehicles are often four person occupancy, though. So, tiny did seem a good description. ^.=.^
@@meatisomalley I think so as well. I think they have such a good vision, I worry others may regard it as a threat. We really need such a vision.
28:28 yes excess of resource use is what put us in this situation with climate change, every industry needs to start thinking different
I really like this even being a truck driver from Texas. The reservations I have are that it only seats two people, crash safety concerns, and repairs -parts availability/local technical ability.
This isn't designed to be a mass market car. The parts count is far smaller than most vehicles, and with Right to Repair granted, there will be a large aftermarket developing. Aptera is targeting 24 hour turnaround for parts shipment.
With 3 wheels it will be exempt from many safety regulations
@@darylturcott It will be safer than many cars on the road. About half a million cars sold in the US each year have no publicly available crash test information. With Aptera, safety has been as big a design focus as aerodynamics. It will be crash tested when production intent vehicles are available towards the end of the year and the results will be published. Here is a comment from the Aptera FAQ:
We will not know Aptera's actual rating until we pass a production vehicle through the full safety test. But we are designing to exceed all passenger car standards and the previous version had the highest roof crush strength of all passenger cars on the road, and it performed exceedingly well in actual side and frontal crash tests. Aptera features a Formula One-inspired safety cell with advanced composites and metal structures for impact strength. Similar to aerospace and racing, these energy-absorbing methods are a core part of our safety strategy and have proven effective time and time again in high speed impacts.
We WANT one or TWO!!
This also presents an opportunity for your employers to turn their sprawling carparks into a solar park, gives the driver better opportunity for a parking space contributing a positive impact to their transport plan with so very little effort, increasing their profitability by happenstance becoming part of the virtual grid. love it
Ran onto a video where jay Leno tested one out. It was one of the first models. Cameras were pointed in several directions on the front. When the frontal cams shown the front fenders they vibrated and looked rather flimsy. Then again it was a beta test model. Main concerns, Being a composite main structure with the suspension sub assemblies attached to it, (Fact: It cannot dodge pot holes in ana instant) Will any stress fracturing take place at attachment points? Then U.V light exposure. How well will it hold up to U.V light ? Over all I believe it will make an excellent vehicle for many applications.
The vehicle Jay Leno drove was an alpha model. Both the fenders and the attachment points were completely redesigned for the beta.
Excellent episode! Glad they’re back at it after 10 years, we’ve been waiting.
ITS Just a Hype Like 10 years ago. You will see. Arcimoto ist a way better Option.
@@mrodon9842 Arcimoto does not support 1000 mile between charge trips--either in the passenger comfort or energy density realms. I see Arcimoto has about a 100 mile range.
I learned so much from this video about EV and how investing works in the 21st century. This UA-cam video is great. Back in the 90's a local funeral director had a EV that was shape like a vertical rocket ship. He loved riding that thing in our community and even once or twice used it as a lead car in some of his funeral. It was way before now. He would be delighted to see how advance EV are now. Pictures were taken of it. He was just thinking way ahead of his time.
Enjoyed the video. Looking forward to seeing more on this.
Love the concept.... However, I need something for dirt roads, gravel and ruts.... Maybe something like that in the future ? 😎🤗
@@ronaldtaylor7649 Already been considered in the design options. You can get a version with higher hem line on the pants for more clearance and with all wheel drive. You're covered.
I have the 400 mile range model on order. With our Sunny days here in tge Phoenix area I will be able to go forever without plughing in. The 700 watt rear window will give mex30 to 50 mikes a day.
Bravo more than excellent move, my love of good weather and clean air thanks you
Those who are created for creating are always see what they create and easy life for people of the world. Thanks! keep up good work!
This is the perfect car for people that want to live off the grid. The car be charged with a wind turbine or solar panels. Wow just wow
People outside the box? Always good.
Kind of wish I had invested in the first round of funding. Thought it was too risky but I'm starting to hear more praise and hype for this car. Would love to buy one if I can save the money in the near future.
lol
I have a peddle trike with an electric wheelchair motor. Works great. A 500 Honda twin motorcycle setup would be great. 70 mpg.personal transport. 15 gallon tank, open roads.
imagine, going to your car and never going to a gas station, or as a small business using a vehicle in town or city and then think of the savings
Why imagine when you can actually have the real thing!
@@theodorehaskins3756 It depends on buying and maintenance cost vs small fuell vehicle.
Also, where I live, I would probably get no more than 10% of sun energy compared to california.....
@@goshky Well everything depends on something my friend! What I’m saying is you don’t have to imagine not going to a gas station, as that possibility already exists! So I don’t go to a gas station, except if I want to put gas in my ICE car! My other car is a Tesla Model 3 & except for going to a Tesla Super charger located at a gas station I don’t go to a gas station! So since I don’t have the option of charging the Model 3 at home, because I live in an apartment complex & they don’t have charging stations at this time, I suspect in the future, that none of this will be an issue, because every convenient store, shopping mall & hotel will have their own bank of chargers & some already do! So I can see that future housing developments to include Apartment complexes like the one I live in, will have this as part of their amenities, as more & more people will be driving EV’s versus ICE cars!
I also think a 4 seater is needed. Never mind the extra weight lower mile range
Aptera's second vehicle will be a 4 wheel, 5 passenger sedan.
You got my invest this EV.
You guys asked great questions!!
I don't think they put enough emphasis on the "nevercharge". This is a huge deal.
There isn't a lot of technical detail on their website, but I believe they are using silicon-based solar cells. They should consider offering a "premium solar" package with more high-tech cells in the future. Getting 25% additional charge from the sun would make an enormous difference to some customers.
current cells are 22-23% efficient. They are designed to be easily changed in case of damage or new technology.
@bec collmar any stolen Aptera will stand out in any community for a long time. Most thieves would not even be able to break in - and if the did somehow and could move it there is such a thing as insurance. This is not an argument against Aptera. Even if all the gas stations were closed due to a wide spread power failure, for instance, the full solar versions could still provide significant travel.
I was going to ask if the solar cells are monocrystalline or if the cells could be swapped out for newer, more efficient solar cells.
@@GinaKayLandis They are designed to be swappable. I believe the cells are monocrystalline silicon but I don't know for sure.
You can not get 25% more charge with solar cells because the toy is to small. That's why they don't put solar cells on a Tesla. The weight of the cells would cancel out the extra energy they would produce.
This car may or may not become popular, but the idea is a winner.
I'm a survivor of a motorcycle crash and knowing its official classification is a motorcycle, that I do not need an endorsement for, if I understand correctly, my largest concern is safety and that is something that I have yet to hear anything about. Any info not shared so far? Thanks guys! Might look forward to crowd funding this.
My thoughts exactly. Looks like a death trap
The original Aptera had the highest roof crush rating of any car on the road when they tested it, and performed very well in side and frontal impacts as well. It’s design is very similar to the monocoque layouts F1 cars use, so this result makes sense. They intend to have it fully airbagged and tested to car standards.
@@Rhynri thats great news Rhynri, thank you! I look forward to further testing results.
Beautiful car. I do wish they would make a 4 wheel variant for just that much more stability. Yes, a small energy efficiency loss would be incurred. Sure is a beautiful design, very appealing. Aero and beauty..
Beautiful and sleek for sure. It manages to achieve this by not being a car. It can only seat 2 people and has only 3 wheels. I would love to see what the designers can come up with when they attempt to design their first car. I presume they will not attempt car design unless they can achieve success with this 3-wheeler project. Not sure what they would consider a success...but it has an awful long way to go yet
Jennifer WhiteWolf: This isn't the reliant Robin that you saw Mr Bean tipping over.
The two wheels up front, one at the back is as stable as a 4 wheel vehicle. Except in reverse. When you're going slowly anyway.
Reminiscent of the Sinclair C5, hope this one has more success
Hahaha, nothing compares to the disappointment of seeing the C5, driven as it was by a washing machine motor assembled in a former Hoover factory no less. Sinclair was hype far beyond the actual product. Aptera on the other hand is a game-changer and potentially life changing for many people.
Without great economies of scale you can pick one up for $25k, imagine if they could churn these out with greater scales of economy?
When this car was shown on Leno's Garage (Paul Wilbur) way back in Jan 2013, I thought it was an interesting design. To go no where for so long is not a sign of success. So far this has been nothing but a bucket to throw money in with no hope of getting anything back. If these guys can bring this project back from the dead without $100sM in debt then they should win some huge at-a-boy award. Zac & Jesse seem like very sharp successful guys - there is hope. maybe?
Paul Wilbur decided he didn't want to build the model he showed Jay and won a board fight to eject the founders. He couldn't get a loan to design a new car and liquidated the company instead. The original founders bought the rights out of liquidation in 2019 after founding and taking a lithium battery company public.
Jay Leno has already filmed an episode with one of the new prototypes, which will air soon.
Absolutely love it !! All the things you discuss about range, charging time and aerodynamic efficiency is something I have been thinking about for years. Looking at heavy bulky Tesla's
Yeah. I agree. Most electric cars including Teslas are just 209th century combustion heavy metal monsters adapted to electric. We need to use less power per vehicle to make this truly eco. The Aptera is the only one that does this.
Thank you for the prompt response.
This car is even more interesting in countries with high electricity cost.
If you drive a lot, this will save you a ton of money in electricity compared to "normal" electric cars.
This car is also very appealing in countries with poor charger network infrastructure, or even in the vast countrysides of the countries that do have vast charger networks. Because if you live out in the sticks, nobody is going to put a charging station out in the sticks. And that is where the solar panels come to the rescue.
"THIS" is NOT a Car1 iT'S A mOTORCYCLE! WAKE UP.
@@henryhill3778 so what if it is a motorcycle to you? It's gonna be safer than most cars I've driven in the past, good enough for me.
@@henryhill3778 lol You just wrote that like QAnon. XD I'll just call it a vehicle. My main concern is that it is enclosed (which will keep me out of the elements and will be safer than a motorcycle) and also that it has wheels, which will take me from point A to point B. And that would make me very happy even if they decided to call it a cyclops. lawlz
@@henryhill3778 It’s not a motorcycle. It’s an autocycle. Most states with motorcycle helmet laws will not require helmets in this vehicle.
Wow, the backstory ties it all together for me. I thought I remembered this company.
Your points about BMW, I think, perhaps they should have gone back to the future and re-visited the Isetta or even the messerschmitt... maybe then the i3 would have looked something like the Aptera.
WOW I did a project on the Aptera my senior year in high school! 😳 So glad to see it's back! I live in Daytona Beach Florida I want to be involved with this company so bad. I feel like it's my destiny at this point!
I am really rooting for their success. One thing I worry about, though, is what'll happen in crash tests with this thing. What happens when it gets rear ended, T-boned, etc.
It models very well, and we will have the actual test results shortly before production begins.
What happens to other vehicles when they get rear ended, t bones, etc?
@@Airbender24B I'm reading that Aptera is 1800lbs--would be one of the lightest cars on the road. Safety must be high priority, since less weight means that it sees a bigger change in momentum during accidents. Sorry for being a wet blanket?
@@ehhhhhhhhhh even worse for motorcycles.
@@Airbender24B Yes, precisely.
I’m gonna wait five years and buy it
Nice interview! Love this company.
Follow up questions:
- What about speed bumps and potholes with that low fender clearance?
- What are their plans for integrating autonomous driving features?
Maybe i missed it, but i would also like to know how they feel it will perform in climates with snow
Not just clearance issues, what about pot hole and rock avoidance? With three wheels avoiding obstacles could be a problem!
The standard design will have 5" clearance ( the one on the prototype is not quite final) There will also be an off road kit.
@@gabegarriga9876 With snow tires and AWD, it will likely be very good, Next winter they will be testing one on the Elaphe cold weather test track and there will be video posted.
@@pvphoto1 There is an off road kit available.
Stop by Louisville KY when you get your Paradigm, I used your referral code!!!!
I’m sold on the look alone😎
waiting for the next crowdfunding too!!
amazing concept!congrats!
Do you know where the second crowdfunding will take place and how one can be updated in order not to miss it? Is it going to be on WeFounder again? Is it sufficient to watch Aptera on that platform or follow Aptera on Twitter? Do you plan to post an update as soon as the coordinates gets clear on the DI channel?
Yes, it will be on Wefunder/Aptera, probably in February. Best to sign up for an email notification there for when it goes live. The last one was oversubscribed by over 6 times.
@@n.brucenelson5920 please notify me when crowd funding is open and or any other stock offering.
Can we get a followup interview going? It would be really interesting to get a long interview what's currently going on with the company with potentials, like it being by far the most efficient EV designed, along with downsides, like it being a three-wheeled vehicle not qualifying for the $7,500 IRA tax credit.
I'm in!!!!!
How would this vehicle do in the winter time in Canada I like the vehicle and the concept
From the Aptera FAQ: Aptera will have a full climate control system capable down to -20 and up to 125 degrees Fahrenheit. And with our sandwich core composites body offering great insulation plus a nice heater, it’s very comfortable driving in the winter.
With snow tires the AWD version should be excellent with superior traction control and ABS.
I plan to get one. It's very reasonable price.
It is amazingly priced in my opinion
It's practically free at this price.
Around 10 years ago they took over the old GM building in Shreveport,La! I remember while hiring the company skip town!
Elio Motors
Amazing! Can these guys get us off the electric grid?
lol wut? Those batteries would be able to power AC if its hot. Maybe.
@@hagestad some of the replies further up state that the AC is more than good enough
Would have liked to hear more about the interior fit and finish. How do you see oncoming traffic? Is it an interior screen projection versus typical side view mirrors? Sound options, material options etc.
An exciting car company. I’ve ordered mine, but being in Australia they said it will probably be 2022 when it’s delivered.🤞🏼
3 wheeler is not a car. That is why this is 10 times easier. This thing does not need to pass any car safety tests. BTW it would never pass any safety tests.
@@hagestad they are working with an expert in this area - search Munro Live on UA-cam. They recently did a peace on their collaboration. You right about the car definition. Hopefully this means it’s cheaper to register 👍🏼
@@hagestad Just been researching the legislation and the Aptera would more likely than not be treated similarly to the Morgan 3 wheeler. If it has a steering wheel it's categorised as a car. They would really need to get in contact with the appropriate people within the department of Infrastructure to clarify the wording.
@@Mark_Young05 there is no way this thing is roadwoarthy as a car. Back in the day clear sign was a single stop light as in a bike. Not sure it's the same now.
Not a car company.
What protects the solar panels? Can they be damaged by water, dirt, rocks, etc?
They are covered with a protective coating. There are some details in the patent filings, but obviously not detail protected by trade secret.
Cant wait for that dragrace!
well ..aprtera takes 3.5 seconds and tsla 1.9 seconds .. .. but 3.5 seconds is great !!
@@gmy33 yeah I know but still its gonna be good to see that little spaceship race xd
@@Monkeyjitzu I can't find if they deliver this car in Europe !! would love to order
@@gmy33 in the comments there are people stating that they have put money down in Finland, Germany, UK, probably other places in similar geography so here is hoping
I have been saying for years that it is stupid that electric vehicles didn't have solar panels covering their top surfaces. You figure when you get to work, you are normally parked in a sunny parking lot. In your driveway, normally parked in the sun. Go shopping, parked in the sun. Driving down the road, in the sun. Even if your not getting a full charge you can always be charging your batteries except at night of course!
Fascinating company and car. Jesse, twice you referred to the car as a Paradigm, is that the model name?
The first limited edition models were called Paradigm and Paradigm +. They have sold out, and probably won't be offered again.
Not a car though.
Very interesting video. There was no mention of meeting Federal/State safety standards. Wondering why this was not a question?
Also, what about crash tests to know how well occupants can survive a collision?
With such light weight, what is the probability of surviving any accident with a heavier vehicle?
I think the design is somewhat futuristic but artful. However, I think it will do best in sunny/warmer climates that areas with snow and really cold weather.
Are their solar panels capable of “passive” (not direct sunlight) charging and what is the difference between a sunny and cloudy day?
Not much mention on storage and impact of total passenger and storage weight on the overall range.
I wish them success in their venture.
@Paul Kargin Initial tests show great results in side collisions as well, due to air bags and an F1 style safety cage. The vehicles will be crash tested to full federal automotive standards and the results published before shipping begins.
The panels will charge in indirect light, but at a reduced rate. We will have more information on the crash test results. They will be voluntarily done to full automotive safety standards and the results published before shipping starts.
The payload with passengers is 500 lbs. Range will decrease by around 1% for every 30 lbs of extra weight.
Beautiful car beautiful ideas good engineering I’m very excited about this car!!! Wish I had some extra cash to invest good luck to you all
Are you putting cruise control on the Aptera ?
Yes.