Aptera (solar electric vehicle)
| Aptera Solar EV | |
|---|---|
First prototype of the Aptera solar powered EV | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Aptera Motors |
| Production | 2025 (planned) |
| Assembly | Carlsbad, California |
| Designer | Jason Hill |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | |
| Body style | 3 door hatchback coupé |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Vitesco Technologies EMR3 axle drive |
| Battery | 25, 42, 60 or 100 kW·h lithium-ion |
| Range | 250, 400, 600 or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) EPA |
| Plug-in charging |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm (108 in) |
| Length | 4,496 mm (177 in) |
| Width | 2,225 mm (87.6 in) |
| Height | 1,422 mm (56 in) |
| Curb weight | 816 kg (1,800 lb) for standard 60 kW·h version |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Aptera 2 Series (never produced) |
The Aptera is a two-seat, three-wheeled solar electric vehicle under development by the crowd-funded American car manufacturer Aptera Motors. The stated design goal of the car is to be the most energy efficient mass-produced vehicle ever. The design has an aerodynamic shape and uses lightweight carbon fiber and fiberglass composite materials, and built-in solar cells to extend its range by up to 40 miles a day. While several prototypes featured in-wheel motors, the production model is designed with a standard three-wheeler front-wheel drive axle.