Aptera Electric Car: My First Ride in a Solar EV! ☀️🚗 

Nope. Can't power the entire world with solar alone. The future is actually out past... nuclear. No cleaner way to make energy right now. The fake environmentalists and oil industry don't like it tho.

I mean we are going net zero by 2050, by default oil companies will need to change to green as well

On the contrary, I think the oil companies will love cars this like. If the current growth of oil consumption continues as it is, the oil companies will be very hard pressed to keep up with the demand. They will need to spend hundreds of billions of dollars (US) if not trillions to find new sources of crude. Thus, the price of oil will skyrocket and the oil companies will be blamed for the price increases. (Psst. Oil prices are determined by supply and demand.)

​@@WonderProfessoroh those poor oil companies getting blamed it's so sad 😭

this car would get smooshed like a damn Geo metro. Being green is always a good idea until you need protection from other drivers or yourself being a stupid driver.

For here in the other southern state too. Even in the northeast because it takes comparatively little shore power to charge.

Im in Miami. Its like a dream that'll never be (again)

I'm in ct and will be getting one as a daily.

Bro same I hope for one in AZ that way I can get one

@@renyami2106 The western states will actually get the first deliveries after the San Diego area where they're made.

It changed my mind about EV's. Most are way too expensive and none that I've seen have a viable solar alternative. Plus, you have to wait no matter what you want so you might as well wait for the coolest one on the block.

Originally, this platform was conceived before BEVs existed. I was disappointed but then I decided efficiency was much more important than any other consideration, especially if it could get 150-200 mpg. Then, Aptera announced the "BEV" version, and I was overjoyed. Next, I thought it would be best if they used "motor-in-wheel", and they did that also. Finally, I expected they would add PV panels, someday, probably in a decade or so. But, no, they added them pre-production. I would have $paid$ twice the price.

@@1voluntaryist Don't give them any ideas!

@@robertd9850 haha!

they’re so ugly though

Don't hold your breath and kiss your money good bye... because Aptera is a total SCAM.

Appreciate the heads-up@@sandervanderkammen9230, but please share your proof of a scam.

@@astropioneer3296 I have a few video's where you can try to refute my claims.

sure you did ...

@@astropioneer3296 Just look at Aptera history and highly irregular business and financial practices.

it costs like 1/4 of a tesla. i also think it's a very reasonable price. i was expecting something in the 50k range

@@danielrose6418 with all upgrades available it’s about 51k

Go ahead and reserve one. It only costs $100 ($70 if you order through one of the numerous RU-vidrs who review the car) and is refundable if you change your mind. You can also change your mind about colors and other options later. The $70 just holds your place in line, you have to complete the order later but the $70 goes towards the purchase price.

@@NoName.NotNamed But you can get full solar, 400 mile range version, and upgraded sound system for a little over $30k. It is the 1000 mile range that really bumps the price but who is going to drive 1000 miles in one day?

@@robertd9850 sounds like the beginning of a pyramid scheme

Unfortunately Steve and Chris are nothing but lying crooks.

It starts at around $30,000 (depending on what you spec, even a little less than that price). but yeah, this is def appealing.

@@de_stroyed he could be factoring in the $7500 EV tax credit which the aptera may or may not be eligible for, it’s still a little up in the air.

That's very very true. In my family I have a small car for work then a big van for the family.

You just described me.

agreed. I just reserved mine. With my typical driving habits, going to work and the grocery store and out to bar trivia, etc., I'll get by purely on solar power. We've still got my wife's Mustang for the occasional road trip.

They allow you to add a battery capable of 1000 miles. A little pricey, but man, no range anxiety there.

@@glennxserge You are absolutely correct, and if you absolutely need that capacity then go for it! I was basing my comment on value of range per dollar spent & the typical range where most people would feel comfortable owning it. I see it all the time. 250 miles of range makes many people anxious. 300-400 of range and that anxiety tends to evaporate.

The milage options are 250, 400, 600 and 1000

@@SteveBueche1027 The first ones produced will be the 400's, then the rest of the orders.

Why own a massive chunky car for something you do maybe 5% of the time or less? Why waste so much 95% of the time? You save money just renting a car when you need to carry a family of 5 for 600 miles.

This is what i was waiting for in an EV. It basically never has to charge for my commute. Afaik there is only one other manufacturer close to production.

@@Enforcer_WJDE Me too. I researched it for about a day after I heard about it then made my reservation. Checks all the boxes if delivered as promised or even close to as promised.

You aee belitreling this car . Its 4 timesmore e onomic than a tesla which makes it a travel car looking like a commuting car

@@gmy33 *Yeah, but the Tesla is real... Aptera is just a vaporware scam.*

@@Enforcer_WJDE Its scary just how easy people can be fooled.

Never going to happen.. Aptera is a fraudulent vaporware investment scam.

Both the company and the design were only started in 2019. You are confusing them with the 2005 Aptera Inc. - a different company and vehicle

Monumentally dumb concept, solar cars don't work at night or on cloudy days!

@@sandervanderkammen9230 monumentally dumb comment.

Aptera is nothing more than a scam, a vaporware investment scam run by crooks that lie to investors

*Aptera represents everything wrong with America...*

@@sandervanderkammen9230 Monumentally dumb comment. Night nor cloudy days have no effect on power line sockets or batteries, but the solar cells will have an effect on your pocket book.

Don't hold your breath... because it's all a big scam.

@@sandervanderkammen9230 and how do you know this?

@@evolv.e You are obviously not familiar with the history of the company are you?

@@sandervanderkammen9230 and you obviously haven’t been updated.

@@evolv.e Nothing has changed... Steve and Chris are still the same lying crooks they were 17 years ago... These silage don't make vehicles... in fact they make absolutely nothing but false promises.

The first Aptera Inc. was liquidated in 2011 after a Detroit CEO forced the founders out in 2009 and couldn't fund his change in direction. The present Aptera Corp was founded in 2019 with a brand new design. They are making amazing progress towards a goal that many of us want to see happen. I am doing everything I can to help - including investing, placing an early pre-order, and acting as a brand ambassador. If it fails, that doesn't mean it was never worth doing.

Looks like one of those vaporware investment scams...OH! Nevermind, Aptera is a vaporware scam

@@sandervanderkammen9230 That may be so. But right now let's just take a moment to relish the futuristic design of the thing. The Aptera would definitely not have looked out of place in the movie Minority Report.

@@chillout1109 Aptera copied the design from a 1980s Italian concept car.

@@sandervanderkammen9230 You make it sound like it's a bad thing. Everyone gets inspiration from others. It's a normal thing.

@@sandervanderkammen9230 well all great things always has its haters

That works great...for a single person or couple who isn't transporting anything more than a few bags of groceries. People use vehicles for more than just *that* use case. This is a very useful design for a vehicle that bridges the gap between moped/motorcycle and full size car, it is also useful as a secondary car, it's not very useful for a family of 5 picking up a months worth of groceries at a bulk goods store. For that last use case, a larger vehicle with larger and highly energy dense batteries that is primarily outlet charged works better.

150 miles on Level 1 charging. Could be much more with Level 2!

Aptera is fake, total scam

The alpha test vehicle was in a Star Trek film.

Aptera comes from the past.. a very successful pink sheets penny stock scam that just keeps attracting new suckers.

Definitely has that futuristic look!

agreed, but the 1000 mile is very expensive. a lot of added weight and cost for range that almost nobody will need to use.

@@meatisomalley Meatis - You have some valid points but each driver will have different needs. In my case, I'll surely need the extra power for how I'll use my Aptera and I anticipate that there will be some very practical capabilities my full pack can provide where power is needed otherwise. Each owner will make their own determination and I'm sure that Aptera will provide great guidance through their Ambassadors to help prospective owners make the best decision. Great comment & thanks!

Scammed lol

It has not been shown how the 100 kWh battery will fit.

@@aussieideasman8498 Hi Aussie - I've wondered as well but if passed engineering success is a factor, I'd say that Aptera's new partnership with EVE and use of their ultra-dense cells may answer the question for.both of us 👍🏻

Rebranding?

What type of saw do you normally use?

Aptera was bought back by it's original founders

@@skipondowntheroad5833 💀💀

@@skipondowntheroad5833 using a Skilsaw right now how about you

I expect that I will only get around 20 miles per day where I live in Iowa, and the cost of full solar is till a no-brainer.

@@n.brucenelson5920 perhaps, I would check the cost of electricity per kWh and estimate how long it would take to pay off the 900$ of extra solar

@@meatisomalley Yes, I have done that, and others should too for their areas.

@@meatisomalley I feel a much more compelling argument for the solar is the freedom and convenience of plugging in significantly less. This can make the vehicle much more practical for apartment dwellers and others that don't garage their vehicles at night.

Yep. It's going to replace my ICE when i can get my hands on one. Going to order the full package even though i don't really need the solar hatch and the tent. But better have it and never need it than needing and not having it.

I'm totally thinking about the same spec in black color and will reserve one asap. What's your Aptera color? Do you invest in this company as well? Aptera product is the most logical forward thinking and functional vehicle tech better than any auto maker. With solar panels, drivers will have less worry about running out of juice while driving around for whatever errands or duties. Just too bad Aptera did not incorporate the idea of battery swapping for customer so we all can enjoy better battery tech in the future.

This vehicle is very modular and would be surprised if aptera would not offer battery upgrades in the future.

@@isferfun3909 I invested before I put in an order actually. And haven't decided on the color yet, figure finalize that when my delivery date is announced.

@@anderspedersen6750 I got mine reserved last night in Noir but that may change. Same spec as yours. Yay! So exciting 🙌! I'll be ready for thier next round investment. Would be a game changer for my daily uses. I usually don't change car every 10 years. So if my order ready by end of 2024 then it'll be very close to 10 years driving my camry. Let's see..

@@darthlucious1592 I certainly hope Aptera will able to provide such services for their customers.

Don't hold your breath... Aptera has delivered nothing but false promises for over 17 years.

@@sandervanderkammen9230 "Nothing but false promises"? Less than 10 words into your reply and your credibility is already in the toilet.

@@DrTeeHenry *No one has less credibility than Aptera*

@@sandervanderkammen9230 “Nothing but…” and now “No one…”. My my… all knowing and all seeing. If there were any chance of it being true, I’d be impressed. Alas, it’s not and I’m not.

@@DrTeeHenry Gamma was due yesterday.

Update!? Did it come in yet?

Sorry but Aptera is nothing more than a scam... fleecing gullible investors

Never going to happen, Aptera is a scam

Generally speaking, motorcycles are much less to insure than cars: I have over 400,000 miles on motorcycles.

@@n.brucenelson5920 Not this kind of motorcycle

@@CharlesAnsman The Polaris Slingshot insurance starts at $350 per year, which might be the nearest existing comparison. If you don't have a decent driving record it could be as high as $1250 or so.

Aptera is a scam

@@sandervanderkammen9230 We'll see if and when it ships.

@@ransom182 17 years now... And Aptera has made nothing but false promises.

Never going to happen, Aptera is nothing more than a fraudulent vaporware investment scam

There is a sucker born every minute

Welcome to the family, Rich!

Too bad its not real.

@@sandervanderkammen9230 thank god

Aptera is a scam

@@sandervanderkammen9230 Did you try to buy one, years ago (or invest in the company)?

@@MiddleIrvington Sander has never explained himself, or even offered evidence for his claim - since he has none.

@@MiddleIrvington Aptera is a pink sheet, penny stock investment scam.

@@n.brucenelson5920 *WHERE IS YOUR NEW APTERA BRUCE???* *You promised that you would take delivery by now*

Well at least the best part is you may not need to use them at all.

@@chinotarareono7678 For the most part that's true. It will be driven in sunny Arizona where I will rarely have to plug it in. On road trips, however, there's nothing more reliable and convenient than charging at Superchargers.

@@MsAjax409 I agree.

Looking very likely at this point in time.

@@MsAjax409 Arizona heat. Just ensure before buying if the battery pack has Liquid cooling. If you park in sunlight all day, ask them if the vehicle will start cooling the battery pack if ambient temperatures are high. This is extremely important in places like AZ, South CA etc.

Sucker! APTERA IS A SCAM

The _Kraft durch Freude_ KdF-wagen or People's Car was a program that promotes Nazism, racial supremacy, antisemitism and social Darwinism... It was a failure. Aptera is a fraudulent vaporware investment scam... it promotes greed, dishonesty and sociopathic predatory criminal behavior. The crooks that run Aptera have tricked investors and stolen from them.

Aptera is a vaporware investment scam

BEWARE Aptera is a vaporware scam

Never gonna happen, Aptera is a scam

Hopefully the future is not vaporware scams like Aptera..

Aptera is the ultimate vaporware investment scam... these crooks have been fleecing gullible investors for over 17 years now

Keep an eye on their website. When another investment round comes up that's where they'll post it first.

Both my wife and I have ridden in an alpha prototype - with engineer Daniel Morris driving. the acceleration is stunning for a sports car, let alone an economy vehicle. It is going to be major fun.

BEWARE of Bruce Nelson! He is a lying shill for Aptera and receives $1,000 referrals from Aptera.

Yes. My wife and I got rides in the Luna alpha model, a 2WD prototype and the acceleration is BIG fun. We have pre-ordered an early model.

Its also a scam, Aptera is nothing more than a vaporware investment scam

Both my wife and I had a ride, and the experience was thrilling.

@@n.brucenelson5920 *WHY DO YOU LIE FOR APTERA BRUCE???*

Ask! Both my wife and I had rides in an alpha prototype back in November. The acceleration is a complete surprise, and big fun!

And imagine if the 7500 dollar tax credit gets approved. It will be revolutionary!!!

You want to pay almost 40 grand for a clown car?

@@thegreataynrand7210 what is clownish about driving daily without spending your hard earned money?

@@latinboyyy305 You are paying 40 grand for a glorified trike.

@@thegreataynrand7210 Clown car? Are you just calling it that because you don't like how it looks? Or you don't understand what the capabilities are? Do you know why it looks like that?

What progress, Aptera has not produced a single working vehicle for over 17 years... no closer today than 17 years ago.

@@sandervanderkammen9230 Yeah right. Three alphas and a beta can all be seen in operation here in the videos on YT. Definitely not CGI.

ahahhahahahahahahhhahahahahahahhahahahahahhahhhhhahahahahahahaha see you driving this sheit ????? and what ? get jealous ???? ahahahahahaah

@@jonj9149 For a long drive they resorted to making a cartoon.

@@aussieideasman8498 I would GLADLY take on an Aptera were they to GIVE me one to do long range daily drive tests. I drive my Chevy Bolt over a hundred miles 5 days a week. We'd know if the skin-cooling works pretty quickly after a few runs!!

Aptera is a vaporware scam so don't worry about parking... just don't give these crooks any money

@@sandervanderkammen9230 Good to know.

@@ericdew2021 Sander is an active troll who has no evidence for his claims. Both my wife and I have ridden in a prototype, and the exist and have thrilling performance. Aptera is working with well respected industry leaders such as Sandy Munro. Chris Anthony took his last company, a lithium battery company, public as CEO. No hint of scam anywhere.

@@n.brucenelson5920 Thanks for your input as well. At least from the videos, it's hard to claim it's vaporware. It's not some truck rolling down a hill.

All you are going to do is wait... APTERA IS A VAPORWARE SCAM

Aptera is only street legal as a motorcycle, no crash test standards for motorcycles. Aptera has never made anything in over 17 years except false promises.

@@sandervanderkammen9230 I have ridden in an Aptera so much for your "never made anything". Aptera will be voluntarily tested to FMVSS Part 200 crash test standards and the results published.

@@sandervanderkammen9230 It will be a street legal motorcycle, but the occupants will not be wearing motorcycle-rated helmets inside. Which gives me this reaction: 😆 When the first deaths inside of these "kit car" pods hit the news, my condolences will go out to those families.

​@@fitybux4664it's not even a motorcycle, this is technically an autocycle. Different standards entirely.

Having ridden in a prototype, I can say the same thing.

18 years now.... these crooks take money but never deliver a single working vehicle... its the worst vaporware scam since the Moller Skycar!

@@n.brucenelson5920 *WHERE IS YOUR NEW APTERA BRUCE?*

@@n.brucenelson5920 *YOU PROMISED THAT YOU WOULD TAKE DELIVERY IN JUNE 2022!* *WHERE IS YOUR NEW 2022 APTERA PARADIGM EDITION?*

The main thing is that with this type of vehicle, you don't need to create so much more electricity. It partially charges itself and when there's absolutely no sun, it still uses 3x less electricity per mile than your average EV. Efficiency really is the way to go.

It’s what MORE manufacturers need to do. Hopefully Aptera will start a trend that others will follow. Remember Sono and LIGHTYEAR have also started on this trend of SEVs ( solar electric vehicles).

Aptera’s extreme effeciency ( 3x better than other EVs) is the only way it can make practical use of solar charging,, not to mention just being much cheaper to charge.

The average occupancy rate of a car in the US is about 1.7 people. If you have a family, you will need another car. But, for most people in most instances, this 2-seater works just fine.

@@jeffreypetsinger2967 Plus it has a HUGE cargo area in back.

It's all fake, Aptera is a penny stock investment scam

Wait 'til you have a chance to ride in one!

Aptera is a scam Nothing about this penny stock company is legitimate, it's all and investment scam

@@sandervanderkammen9230 ok so what do you have to invest in? I thought so... And the state of California granted them 22 million.. I guess they think it's a scam too??

@@vincebu6441 Aptera lied about being eligible for a Federal DOE loan too.. same crooks... same old lies!

@@sandervanderkammen9230 they didn't lie that they were denied. It's public knowledge..

@@vincebu6441 *FALSE!* Aptera deliberately lies to its investors saying that it was eligible for a DOE loan and said that it had in its prosession a letter from the DOE saying that it was eligible. The Department of Energy released a public statement revealing that Aptera was never eligible because it did not meet the financial responsibility requirements. Aptera has never produced the letter in question or admitted that they lied to its investors.

YES, and up where I live, ROAD SALT. The Midwest state's use of road salt is the bane to anything made out of metal.

@@6milesup Yes, which is why the motors have been tested in many hours of salt spray.

@@n.brucenelson5920 Cool. Thanks for the info.

Aptera is nothing more than a fraudulent vaporware investment scam.

BEWARE of Bruce Nelson he is a lying shill for Aptera

Aptera is the ONLY EV that works for Apartment/condo dwellers, and there’s about 34million in America.

Oh, I don't know about luxurious. Looks pretty minimalist to me (not saying that doesn't appeal to me, because it does). And if you have heard the alpha prototype when its being driven, it squeaks and squawks every time it hits a patch in the road. It's made of flexible composites, it's a good bet even the production models will be noisy. BUT, if you KNOW what you are getting and it meets REASONABLE expectations (not the hype train that's currently going on), it will probably serve a lot of people well, ESPECIALLY if you drive a lot of miles every day. Me, I deliver pizza 5 days a week (110-190 miles PER WORK DAY). This thing would save me a lot of green compared to any gas vehicle on the road today. I'll probably wait until my Chevy Bolt dies before I get one though.

@@ClickToPreview There's hundreds of hours of video already that explicitly goes over the difference between the squeaky alpha and the quiet gamma

Too bad Aptera is a scam

..and those arresting cables when it comes in for a landing.

@@DrTeeHenry Lol! Fast is good.

It has been tested stable in higher winds than most SUVs There is less flat surface presented to wind than my 1800 lb Gen 1 Honda Insight and it does fine in high cross winds. I think Aptera is likely to be excellent under such conditions.

@@headfirst6227 And FUN!

@@n.brucenelson5920 Good to hear. I was concerned about a crosswind getting under the tail and picking it up. Would be unnerving to say the least. I was certainly unimpressed by the Ford Ecosport.

A lot of places don't get snow...

@@FortitudineVincimus whatever you can get a snow cone just about anywhere these days!😉

Surely they have tested it in the snow?

Solar is just a name. It uses energy of light. If there's a light, it works.

@@Mew-ip3iy The prototypes have not been tested and the production models have had significant suspension and other upgrades. You can expect that testing later this year, expectations are high though.

Not so sure about that. You hit a kerb or a pothole harder...there goes the motor also, and I don't think that's cheap. Dont get me wrong, I like this car also.

@@florinciuciu7984 Especially in NYC. This wouldn't last those potholes. But I like the concept.

How much does it cost

@@John-gi3es it starts at 25K and it can go up to 50 K

you my friend, are a damn fool, solar will not be able to charge this car, or any other car with the current KWH limitation. man, people are DUMB

They don’t have a ticker do they? How did u become a shareholder

Private investment@@KamleshMallick. Now only accepting accredited investors.

@@KamleshMallick he just probably pre-ordered one, just like the other fools here ...

@@thelastninja4825 Do u think its not wise to pre order the Aptera? They need to get to production and they need huge money to get started, wonder if they have the investors...

they can't even get an OFFICIAL EPA range rating, NOR can they get IIHS+ or NHTSA safety rating. APTERA is a major FRAUD.

Three wheels works only on smooth tarmac or concrete roads. It's gonna be disaster on off-road terrain.

@@markplott4820 if you follow them they really aren’t, but I get the skepticism, many startups are nowadays

@@SilverFoxww -:agree.

@@Airman749 - many SPAC are just FRAUDULENT, like Nikola, lordstown, Fisher..... Aptera.

Apparantly production is fairly simpel all due to the design

Aptera is a pink sheet, a penny stock investment scam.

Did it come in yet!?

@ledzeppelin1212 No not yet. They haven't started deliveries yet.

@@callmeletstalkswgoh8182 Thanks for the reply. Hopefully soon!

Don't hold your breath... these crooks couldn't make sandwiches

Yes it is! Hopefully it makes it to the production version

Wondering if the price is going to jump though, like Tesla has because of supply chain issues and inflation. Probably.

Don't hold your breath, Aptera is a scam

I was lucky enough along with my wife to get a ride in an alpha prototype last November, and the acceleration is absolutely thrilling.

Unfortunately Aptera is not a legitimate vehicle manufacturer, it's a vaporware investment scam.