Aptera (solar electric vehicle)

Aptera Solar EV
First prototype of the Aptera solar powered EV
Overview
ManufacturerAptera Motors
Production2025 (planned)
AssemblyCarlsbad, California
DesignerJason Hill
Body and chassis
Class
Body style3 door hatchback coupé
Layoutfront-wheel drive
Powertrain
Electric motorVitesco Technologies EMR3 axle drive
Battery25, 42, 60 or 100 kW·h lithium-ion
Range250, 400, 600 or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) EPA
Plug-in charging
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,743 mm (108 in)
Length4,496 mm (177 in)
Width2,225 mm (87.6 in)
Height1,422 mm (56 in)
Curb weight816 kg (1,800 lb) for standard 60 kW·h version
Chronology
PredecessorAptera 2 Series (never produced)

The Aptera[b] 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 significantly extend its range.[1][2] While several prototypes featured in-wheel motors, the production model is designed with a standard three-wheeler front-wheel drive axle.[3]


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  1. ^ Voelcker, John (August 28, 2019). "Exclusive: 3-Wheeled Aptera Reboots as World's Most Efficient Electric Car". IEEE Spectrum. IEEE. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  2. ^ "FAQs Archive". Aptera. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  3. ^ Steve Fambro, "Aptera Update — July 2024", YouTube