F. A. Q.

At Aptera, we are focused on creating the most efficient transportation on the planet. We achieve this by leveraging breakthroughs in battery efficiency, aerodynamics, material science, and manufacturing. Through our unique design and revolutionary technology, our vehicle is able to achieve extreme efficiency.

Aptera’s Launch Edition vehicle is the first product in a portfolio of Solar Electric Vehicles (sEVs) being produced by Aptera Motors that are powered by the sun and won’t need charging for most daily use. Aptera is an efficiency focused brand with the goal of making every journey powered by the sun.

Our vehicle will be made of a specialized composite structure called a Body in Carbon (BINC). The majority of the BINC is made of Carbon Fiber Sheet Molding Compound (CF-SMC) combined with Glass Sheet Molding Compound (SMC). Fiber-SMC is a lightweight material consisting of a random arrangement of short fibers that make it possible to mold intricately shaped parts. It offers much higher stiffness and strength than standard SMC and can be press-molded, substantially reducing manufacturing time for the vehicle’s body. We are looking towards more organic fibers like Hemp and Bamboo for our non-structural parts.

Aptera’s rear cargo space is about 32.5 cubic feet, the size of a small hot tub or a large refrigerator, and big enough for 2 adults to sleep in. Here’s an idea of what you can fit inside.

Aptera is technically an enclosed autocycle, so you will not need a helmet in forty-seven states. We are working with our lobbying team to help nudge for change in legislation in the last states with this requirement for drivers under 18, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Wyoming. 

We have designed our seating for the 95th percentile person to fit comfortably in the vehicle. We are excited to offer the community the chance to experience our production vehicles firsthand next year. In the meantime, to bring our Alpha, Beta, and Gamma prototype vehicles to an event near you. We think you will be pleasantly surprised with the amount of space. 

You can reserve your very own Aptera upon creating an Aptera account at aptera.us. After making your account, please sign in and click the green button Reserve Now. You will then be prompted to customize your vehicle, click save and continue, and add any upgrades. After that, you will land on the checkout page. Here, you submit payment info to secure your reservation slot. TO RECEIVE A 30% DISCOUNT ON YOUR RESERVATION CLICK HERE. We accept debit and credit card payments for online preorder reservation fees. This includes American Express, Visa, Discover, and MasterCard. 

Aptera pricing is between $25,900 to $46,000+ ~ depending on the range and options. You can configure your very own at https://aptera.us/. The exact vehicle price and fees have not been finalized. Until then, check out how much Aptera will save you through our online savings calculator. It pays to use energy responsibly! 

Watch this video to see efficiency explained. 

Depending on where you live and how your vehicle is configured, some drivers can get up to 40 miles of range per day powered by the sun.  Our Co-CEO Steve Fambro explains the science behind this engineering innovation from the team at Aptera. 

The 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 drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.13. 

Imagine going to the pump and filling up 1.2 gallons into your vehicle and then traveling 400 miles. That’s what our 42kWh Launch Edition battery can do.