Aptera Solar Electric Vehicle - POV First Impressions
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@arjogbrl Місяць тому
Slowly looking like the future car that the older generations expect future cars to be.
@m3chan1zr 14 днів тому
Finally
@adimchionyenadum2962 Місяць тому
A lot of minor but important details that no other person has ever shown, like opening the windows through the screen, actually showing the start process by pressing "D" and "P" to park the car, etc. Also, we saw close up the ball test of the solar cells. But most amazing to me was driving that thing around inside the factory relatively fast. Nobody has ever done that, not even Chris! How on earth did they allow him to do that? The dude must be a very good driver for them to trust him with such risky venture. Congrats dude for your exploits and for taking us along the ride!
@bearclaw5115 Місяць тому
I was thinking it would have been safer to just drive it out in the rain but hey it's TheTopher! Hopefully Chris still has his job at the end of the day!
@paulrybarczyk5013 Місяць тому
Regarding PRND, I don’t like small buttons surrounded by huge white space. Makes them needlessly harder to tap. Tesla does that too much. Also there is no need to display PRND when the car is in motion. I have not used N in the last five years, plus the whole PRND notation seems needlessly retro. If I were designing the UI, I might just have two big direction arrows in the top left corner. Big enough to tap without looking, and then get replaced by the speedometer when in motion. IMO, if I have to take my focus off traffic/pedestrians to shift, then I consider the interface a failure. These are some of the reasons my Tesla still has a shift stalk … I can use it without looking.
@adimchionyenadum2962 Місяць тому
@@paulrybarczyk5013I guess they are reading and taking notes. They should.
@TheScottShepard Місяць тому
@@paulrybarczyk5013I also have a Tesla with stalks and feel the same. I hope I can customize by adding my own physical buttons like you can with 3rd party Tesla addons
@J-wm4ss Місяць тому
@@paulrybarczyk5013 yeah it should be a physical control anyways. touchscreens don't provide any tactile feedback on if you set it to park, drive, reverse, etc.
@WilsonL-jg3ed Місяць тому
The design of hiding the charging port behind the registration board is so clever 😂
@amehaiza Місяць тому
I believe on of the old Chevrolet Caprice (maybe 1990) used the same thing.. It gave the Caprice the ability to fill tank from both sides in the gas station. I don’t know why this was not used for newer models .. most likely for safety reasons
@ndnd. Місяць тому
@@amehaizathis was a thing on older 70s cars as well, i know the buick grand national comes to mind when i think about that design. i wish it came back!
@orange_turtle3412 Місяць тому
@@ndnd.Some older cars have the gas inlet under the taillights
@dtriplett03 Місяць тому
Yeah, the Best design decisions ❤🎉 Finally 😅❤
@yaboidustin2447 27 днів тому
Clever 😂😂😂. It's been in use for decades
@louisjov Місяць тому
For anyone that doesn't know, Aptera is not a crazy as at seems at first sight. Their math totally checks out, and when they start producing vehicles, it will be a game changer for so many use cases
@popcopone5172 Місяць тому
they figured out the most efficient type of transportation on wheels. the most efficient practical trasnportation, which leaves you with actual room for cargo also. there s literally no other way more efficient, they will all end up to this shape and 3 wheels.
@kenhiett5266 Місяць тому
Just don't get in an accident. Drive this defensively in the same way one should do on a motorcycle.
@EUC-lid Місяць тому
@@kenhiett5266it legally is a motorcycle, and yes, it should be driven with the same attitude.
@louisjov Місяць тому
@@kenhiett5266 maybe! We'll see how the crash tests results are, but considering the body is shaped like a egg, and there is still a couple airbags, I think this will be a lot safer than most people assume It's like how cars today are made of thinner steel, but preform better in crashes, even without factoring in the additional airbags modern cars have
@kenhiett5266 Місяць тому
@@louisjov You're in big trouble against any of the larger vehicles on the road, crumple zones notwithstanding. It's a simple matter of physics.
@Venicedad Місяць тому
This is the McLaren F1 for efficiency nerds
@OOStev 28 днів тому
feel like it's gonna be the F1 compared to other cars on the road as well w/that 0-60 in 4s
@mbank3832 Місяць тому
The steering wheel looks like a funko pop creature smiling back at you lol
@AWSVids 23 дні тому
I was gonna say that it looks like a really happy robot with a buck tooth.
@Ag89q43G0HyA Місяць тому
im amazed about the fact that a startup is more capable and has more morals than most car companies.
@aussieideasman8498 Місяць тому
You could not be more wrong.
@FriedChairs 25 днів тому
What do you mean?
@arunkarthikma3121 18 днів тому
@@FriedChairs They support right-to-repair, they're ethical about safety (rather than going for a heavy arms race), and their gamma models honestly seem more "ready" than some of Tesla's production cars.
@imviciously 16 днів тому
@@FriedChairs TLDR: Tesla Sucks
@DemaGeek Місяць тому
Long time reservation holder and investor here. Thanks for a great factory tour and discussion with Chris!
@kinggirth7169 Місяць тому
Please make a video of it when you get one. I'll probably reserve one soon
@DemaGeek Місяць тому
@@kinggirth7169 I can't wait for that day! UKposts will be flooded with content from new owners fairly soon, should be the beginning of next year.
@denysilyichov Місяць тому
Just a HUGE THANKS from an Aptera investor, reservation holder, and Hawaii ambassador. Probably the Best overview video from a third party/reviewer. All the best to Aptera and all the Aptera nuts out there! Aloha 🤙
@TheNiteinjail 29 днів тому
Its nice to see something actually light, actually efficient. Hell yeah!
@rtrt2889 26 днів тому
I preordered the 600mi, AWD full solar model, can’t wait to get it!
@brdnmlna 23 дні тому
As I get older, it's rare that something excites me the way science and technology used to. Aptera is capturing that excitement and that hunger for possibilities, I hope they find success and can continue to makes us oooo and aaa the way society once did.
@madmotorcyclist Місяць тому
I got one of the first early Nissan Leafs back in Apr. 2011 (#712) and still use it (still on original battery). I hope to get this vehicle and can't wait.
@feger481 19 днів тому
The unpretentious white nerdy guy in shorts. These types of videos are the most genuine and reliable, that I would be inclined to trust. Keep up the great work.
@DrTeeHenry Місяць тому
Really nice "friendly" and articulate video. Always great to see another perspective. Really cool to do laps inside the facility.
@aussieideasman8498 Місяць тому
Went from car park to around the block - now inside the warehouse. Jack Scarlett had that perspective long ago.
@ARentz07 Місяць тому
Why is "friendly" in quotes? The quotes scare me.
@DrTeeHenry Місяць тому
@@ARentz07 No worries... just his tone of voice and the way he addressed his viewers and talked with Chris McCammon. Nothing more than that. The quotes probably were not needed.
@louisjov Місяць тому
It always amazes me are polished the freaking APLHA prototype is
@yougeo 28 днів тому
So frankly this is the best Aptera video I've seen so far. It was great to see everything see how the production has gone through different items iterations. I think it's a very sprightly and fun car to drive and that's extremely important for people who like to drive. While other people are trying to push people away from driving at all I think there's a huge market for people who like to drive. I think this car will be an attention grabber for the people who like to drive just like the original Miata was. It's obviously very sprightly and nimble and fun and that's what makes a fun experience
@nathanbrakband Місяць тому
I'm glad you got to check this out, and Chris M. is the man!
@CombustiveVideo Місяць тому
Excellent to see. So pleased to see other car enthusiasts excited for the Aptera. Looking forward to another Topher drive as soon as we have a production intent vehicle - I think it would be a very smart investment by Aptera (and it’s probably the closest I’ll get to driving my reserved vehicle for a little while!)
@kornkernel2232 20 днів тому
I guess since this car seems like its actually fun to drive. Its very lighweight and not another massive truck. And its got an unique futuristic looks. What I wished though is a proper dash instead of just front camera, or do HUD if we are just going futuristic anyways. Sadly this follows Tesla too much minimalism in interior which is not great for driving. Its what I wished they at least they didnt follow the Telsa trend.
@CombustiveVideo 20 днів тому
@@kornkernel2232totally agree about not following Tesla too closely. There are absolutely genius ideas and execution by the brand. Unfortunately some are led by arrogance and a lack of appreciation for what a safe interface between the vehicle and driver should be (under the guise of elegance and efficiency). It’s late in the game for Aptera to overhaul their interface too much, but I’d like to see some integrated support for tactile interface extensions for those that want it. No control that might need to be used while driving should require visually aligning your finger to something on a touch screen.
@johnreeves7261 Місяць тому
In a sunny place like San Diego, California, It's not 40 miles a day from the solar. It's UP TO 40 miles a day. 20 miles a day in the winter. 30 miles a day in the spring and fall. 40 miles a day in the summer. Aptera's website says about 11,000 miles per year.
@aussieideasman8498 Місяць тому
I get 9,125 for max mileage in the seasons as you claim. Almost 2,000 is a real exaggeration. When they fold, they should be jailed if Gamma doesn't get 10 miles on a hot Summers' day.
@TheScottShepard Місяць тому
@@aussieideasman8498 You can order less solar on yours. Save a few hundred dollars on the purchase price. I’ll get the max solar option for mine. Isn’t choice great?
@aussieideasman8498 Місяць тому
@@TheScottShepard That doesn't excuse the lie. Where's your logic?
@bobhilder1469 Місяць тому
@@aussieideasman8498 Nope, it's ~11000 miles per year (in a sunny place like San Diego, CA.)
@bluetoad2668 Місяць тому
Where are those production intent vehicles, it's been these four for months? Convenient that the other one's in Italy.
@carypt Місяць тому
I have been in line for 2+ years. waiting and waiting and waiting. Let's go! I'm ready.
@aaaaaaxaaaaaa Місяць тому
3 more years to go at least.
@bluetoad2668 Місяць тому
@@aaaaaaxaaaaaa 4 more years! Maybe 5. There's going to be a lot of 4/5 seat, 4 wheeled E vehicles on the market by then which will cost less that this plastic trike. But yeah, they'll make a profit I'm sure 😃
@ppppw2 14 днів тому
ill come back in 6 years
@ElliotEzrah 24 дні тому
Futuristic cars be looking majestic tho.
@charangohabsburg1 Місяць тому
Great video with some new bits of information on details, thank you! The POV-ish perspective of the camera gives a pretty good idea of how it looks inside. Now could you tell us please how tall you are and how high above your eyes the camera was mounted? This really would be another very interesting piece of information (well, interesting to me at least in order to get an even better idea how it will look inside, especially the prototype with the most recent interior details such as the hight adjustable yoke).
@spark_thecat Місяць тому
I really want this to succeed these cars are so cool
@TheOnlyName 19 днів тому
Thanks for making this!!
@bassfan71 Місяць тому
Love the ingenuity of American companies. I'd love to test drive a production ready vehicle one day!
@rebeccadubois8270 Місяць тому
Better order and invest soon. Been watching aptera for years its getting close.
@goodeggproductions Місяць тому
That's what Elio Motors said for about 8 years. Still no vehicles. I WANT Aptera to succeed and revolutionize the automotive vehicle industry, but I'll believe it when I see production vehicles on the road.
@dmrr7739 Місяць тому
Soon? They’re still looking for vendors, the designs aren’t finalized, I’ve never seen video of testing at 70mph, never seen extreme weather testing, nor NVI testing. They have thousands of hours of work ahead of them before this goes to production. Don’t get me started about crash tests.
@ninjireal 27 днів тому
@@dmrr7739Crash tests very soon.
@blackstone3469 25 днів тому
Mega! Cooles Vehicle! Please sell it to germany! We need something different!!!
@jlco Місяць тому
I'd actually love to have one of these. It seems like it would be a nice complement to something a little more old-fashioned for the weekends, whether that's a track car or a giant SUV.
@samthecar Місяць тому
This thing looks so fun
@EndeavorsDnB День тому
Def lookin’ forward to this being complete!
@marvin8291 25 днів тому
yeah this is what I imagine a futuristic car and the price is decent considering it's one of it's first kind.
@frantzkenol6720 Місяць тому
getting one for sure
@ciscorodriguez-quijano840 Місяць тому
I’m an Accelerator and live in Chicago. I got friends in Michigan, near Woodward. If I get mi e before yours (supposedly end of the year, according to the website) I’d love to share it for a test ride! 🤩 Thanks for sharing YOUR experience @ Carlsbad. Super jealous!
@diaperdood1 12 днів тому
this reminds me of the Boxbl tiny homes. Takes forever to get released to the public. Its super cool!
@brandinojam24 Місяць тому
Aptera is hot right now. I really hope they change the auto industry.
@abdullahalammar7291 20 днів тому
Auto industry!!! Its an electric rickshaw
@arunkarthikma3121 18 днів тому
@@abdullahalammar7291 Hehe, we call them "Autos" in my country. Rickshaws are common in my country, but not so much in the US (with their trucks and tanks on the road). Lighter vehicles need to become more standardized in the auto-industry, so hopefully aptera accomplishes that.
@kyleb8117 10 днів тому
Cool to see some new info. Recently (finally) got myself a Tesla ('19 M3LR) and I'm planning on having it for at least 5 years but I'm excited to see where Aptera goes. Depending on how it goes, my next 'car' might just be an Aptera. I love the design and the right-to-repair focus and...just generally everything I've seen about it. I live in Oregon (not the desert or Southern where it'd be sunny) so probably lookin' at 20 miles per day or so as well on charging it up. Still kinda crazy to think your car could just get 20-40 miles of charging per day for free.
@stevelane5023 28 днів тому
I view the Aptera as the next VW beetle. Reservation holder here. Will probably be 2026 before I see mine as I’m 30,000ish down the list. Was very hesitant to jump on board after losing quite a bit on the Elio fiasco. Great job with the interview!
@jaden.sanderson Місяць тому
At 88" of track width up front, doesn't it technically need clearance lights like a diesel truck? (vehicles 80" or wider require the amber clearance lamps for those who don't know) The DOT probably hasn't made up a rule for a 80"+ wide auto cycle yet though haha.
@reru_personal Місяць тому
Wouldn't the amber strip on the top of the wheel pants count as these? they are lit up with lights internally if I remember correctly.
@jaden.sanderson Місяць тому
@@reru_personalmaybe? Clearance lamps usually have 3 center lights, with 2 on each side of the vehicles, so I'm not sure those would qualify.
@reru_personal Місяць тому
@@jaden.sanderson Alright, this is the first time I had heard of this so I wasn't sure either, but I am sure they have looked at the laws to make sure they have everything they need.
@Ghettofinger Місяць тому
I don't know anything about this, but maybe since it has motorcycle regulations, it doesn't need it.
@bearclaw5115 Місяць тому
I think 88" is the total width not the track width. I'm not sure even Aptera knows the final track width!
@fazeobama8872 Місяць тому
hope they add a circular, normal steering wheel. the yoke aint it man
@robertkirchner7981 Місяць тому
Sadly, they won't.
@bloodyglitch1777 Місяць тому
Yeah it would be fine if the full width of a turn was a 180 of the wheel, but it's not
@user-rm7kb3il6x Місяць тому
Im loving the aptera, it seems like the perfect daily commuter. If you need a commuter that carries more people, this isn't gonna work but most people have more than one car anyway and having this as a daily as a 1 + 1 is looking great. Plus their commitment to customer right to repair is great, and them making a profit off the car after 6000 units is Fantastic! This is actually going to be a car and company that will be sticking around and that's so cool is that they could totally upsize this car to a sedan, or a hatchback style car which would give people more capacity and a bigger battery with a similar aerodynamic emphasis. Only thing i would change, is the steering wheel (maybe the knock to open because any complication to door opening seems to cause problems when you're actually using it every day. But it does look pretty cool). With it being so tossable, i'd want a full wheel and the design seems a bit large and fat for the otherwise small, lean styling of the car. So if i were to get one, if the wheel remained the same, i'd probably install an aftermarket wheel.
@n.brucenelson5920 Місяць тому
Aptera will supply production drawings to anyone wanting to produce an aftermarket wheel. The larger size of the design gives larger crumple zones and helps increase the crash safety.
@user-rm7kb3il6x Місяць тому
@@n.brucenelson5920 yes! Aptera seems to care a lot about customization. They don't need to make an expensive wheel. If they can make it cheaply, and people can buy and outfit an aftermarket wheel, that saves them the cost. And if somebody likes it enough, they keep it. It's a win win, especially as i highly doubt anyone would consider the steering wheel a deal breaker on a car with such a radical design.
@bujin5455 7 днів тому
It's amazing it's taken humanity this long to do a first principle's effort at making an efficient and practical vehicle.
@Maximum_777 Місяць тому
The wheel in the one he drove thankfully isn't the actual wheel. If my understanding is correct, 11:30 is the actual steering wheel, and that's a lot better, but I still would definitely swap in a round wheel, nothing beats a simple round wheel.
@holysword876 Місяць тому
I am not sure if this is a drive by wire car, but if it isnt(which i dont think it is?) a round wheel just makes so much more sense. If this was like the cybertruck tho then the f1 steering wheel would makemore sense
@supercalaman01 3 дні тому
Exactly. This trend of "wacky steering wheels" needs to die. The classic wheel is the best wheel for any non-track car.
@lenbeedle Місяць тому
Minor query, and I'm sure it will be covered in production but what is in store for the vehicle's entertainment system?
@doctoraardvark190 Місяць тому
How was getting in and out? Did you have to duck your head or exert a lot of effort - like getting out of a corvette?
@apterasolar Місяць тому
This is soo impressive!!!!
@Jeffrey_Wong 21 день тому
I love the idea of this, and the fact that they'll integrate it with Openpilot from the factory. I'd prefer a compact SUV form factor for my lifestyle but man this car is just so cool (also they're committed to right to repair which is the cherry on top)
@dionicgg7399 Місяць тому
I see aptera, I upvote
@ItsSeals Місяць тому
Can’t wait for mine
@Stefin770 Місяць тому
I like the dark grey one, it looks cooler IMO
@chrisrudzinski6241 Місяць тому
When was this recorded?
@kalinaszek Місяць тому
I wonder about the emergency door opening without energy. It's pretty important
@ArmoredAnubis Місяць тому
Is there a charge controller setting? I don't want my car being at 100% all the time that would be terrible for the battery.
@General_M Місяць тому
I love it, I absolutely would hold onto my Ioniq Hybrid until this is available. If that 40 miles a day claim is real, it makes perfect sense for me as a single apartment dweller who will never have kids. I really hate that steering wheel, like HATE, but I’d be willing to overlook it. I’d also like to have more physical controls, but I’d still keep this at the top of my list.
@madmotorcyclist Місяць тому
You probably can get an aftermarket one since they will release all specs on this vehicle thanks to their right to repair and transparent policy.
@canadiangoose4078 Місяць тому
same lol its gotta be a circle for me
@General_M Місяць тому
@@canadiangoose4078 the faux yoke is only part of what I despise about it. It looks like it’s a cheap knockoff of a Genesis wheel crossed with the stupid Tesla wheel controls but at the same time being inspired by the earliest steering wheels that had airbags. It’s the worst part of the car, apart from the all touch screen controls. Transmission controls should ALWAYS be physical in my opinion, and a bank of hvac controls below the screen should also be mandatory.
@rchender Місяць тому
@@General_M I don't think Aptera has a transmission. And I have both e-controls and e-buttons for my HVAC in my Prius, but the 3-buttons do not have mech linkages, so essentially it's all e-controls. Aptera just won't have the redundancy you imagine will give you positive tactile control.
@TheScottShepard Місяць тому
@@rchenderby transmission, he probably meant prnd.
@deanmcmanis9398 Місяць тому
Nice Aptera factory tour! Just to be clear, the first Aptera in production will be the Launch Edition model, which comes with the larger 45kWh battery pack, providing up to 400 miles of range. The LE model also has motors in all 3 wheels, providing a 0-60 time of around 4 seconds. Plus it has the full solar package that can provide as much as 40 miles of added range per day in sunny climates. All Aptera EVs have a pressed carbon fiber tub like a race car, or exotic car, which means more safety, and less weight. The projected weight for the LE model will be around 2,200lbs, and it should start around $34K.
@MrCarGuy Місяць тому
If you think this is safe against almost anything else on the road you fail to understand physics
@GoClimbARockEh Місяць тому
@@MrCarGuyWhat would make this less safe than other cars it's size and weight?
@MrCarGuy Місяць тому
@@GoClimbARockEhThe mass plays a huge role but it's more than that: Rate of deceleration, movement, etc. Do some research. NHTSA or IIHS have resources. Your body is mush if you're hit by something like a Hummer EV vs in a Model 3
@GoClimbARockEh Місяць тому
@@MrCarGuyNone of what you said answered my question. The Aptera has plenty of safety features built in, and they're going to crash test it to automotive standards using a third party in the near future. I expect it will be plenty safe
@MrCarGuy Місяць тому
@@GoClimbARockEhI answered the question perfectly. The mass plays a huge part but it's multifactorial. There are no sufficient crumple zones around the vehicle to control the rate of deceleration. The body can't handle it. Keep coping and shilling!
@thecuriousquest 12 днів тому
I might have to take mine to track days!
@Jttw2131 Місяць тому
The top of the back tail will get scratched big time while loading anything heavy (luggage, sports equipment, etc.). Will need to place towel, mat or some protective covering while loading stuff in the trunk.
@reru_personal Місяць тому
In the production design, the back hatch goes all the way to the tail, unlike in these prototypes, so that shouldn't be an issue. In some other videos they actually mention some reasons similar to what you said as to why they extended the hatch.
@robertkirchner7981 Місяць тому
The updated design has a hatch window that extends fully to the back of the vehicle. The surface under the tail of the hatch will be unfinished carbon fiber sheet molding compound, which is not really vulnerable to scratching.
@GoClimbARockEh Місяць тому
The design has been modified since they built that prototype. The production hatch goes all the way to the back edge of the car, so when it's open, you just have the sill exposed
@Jttw2131 Місяць тому
@@reru_personal That's good to know. Thanks!
@jayem8981 Місяць тому
That satin black looks great.
@nathanlacock1222 Місяць тому
will you eventually have a factory in pa for making The solar cars.
@Lylo-mj8ek День тому
Fellow Michigander here! Maybe we could start an Aptera Michigan Club AMC lol.😂
@SN.LurkinG Місяць тому
Imagine if everybody drove these, then crashes would be so much less dangerous to other vehicles and especially pedestrians
@SirIsaacMewtonIII 27 днів тому
until a truck hit the one you're in and you'd be instagibbed
@arunkarthikma3121 18 днів тому
@@SirIsaacMewtonIII Except that was their whole point lol? If people didn't go around driving trucks everywhere in the US, pedestrians and smaller cars would be a lot safer. The f150 is the highest selling vehicle in the US, for no damn reason. Followed by the Chevy Silverado, then the Dodge Ram.
@baddriversofthenorcalarea500 15 днів тому
@@arunkarthikma3121 There absolutely is a reason. They are safer, and jack of all trades vehicles. If you ever need the storage, you have it.
@arunkarthikma3121 12 днів тому
@@baddriversofthenorcalarea500 Safety shouldn't be an arms race. Heavy weight, and massive blind spots. Yes, you're safer in your truck, but everyone else is less safe.
@arunkarthikma3121 12 днів тому
@@baddriversofthenorcalarea500 Somehow we forget that almost 1.5 million Americans are left severely disabled _every year_ thanks to car crashes. 430,000 of which are children. There is a solution to this, which is lighter vehicles, and slower speeds.
@TylerPoppe Місяць тому
That black one looks sleek. Usually am not a fan of black cars, but that one I'm really digging compared to the other colors so far.
@wemadeitpodcast 6 днів тому
Windshield wipers? Can you adjust the seat?
@AlucardTepes12 16 днів тому
If only it wasn’t so expensive this car would be the coolest things to own at the college
@DominequeTaylor Місяць тому
If it gets 400miles, I would love to see someone take this thing from coast to coast. That would be an interesting video and would prove to people it can be a normal vehicle people can get but with some style.
@rw6262 25 днів тому
Great idea. Why haven't they done it?
@micahcioppa7410 Місяць тому
One thing that I saw that I believe no one has addressed is the windshield wiper. Are they going to do a singular offset like the cybertruck, singular center like a lotus Elise, or kind of tucked to the side inside the top lip of the hood?
@te8547e Місяць тому
They have talked about this. Iirc it's one wiper tucked in the hood
@johnreeves7261 Місяць тому
Where did Gamma's solar roof go? I saw it in late 2022 at the Gamma reveal.
@aussieideasman8498 Місяць тому
Nose went within a couple of months (delaminated) and roof must have lasted a few months longer. Every panel they made at the time they were at Vista has disappeared. The plant pieces are not reassembled at Carlsbad, and so it's probably too hard to replace. It's a dog's breakfast in there.
@WayApp Місяць тому
Mind blowing
@bydustin Місяць тому
Does anyone know if the rear turn signals will be amber or red? I've always had a preference for rear amber turn signals as they're more visible to others compared to red ones. With the Aptera looking to be fairly small/low to the ground and their taillight design being fairly slim, anything that can help Aptera be more visible to others while operating the vehicle is always a benefit in more ways than one.
@freddybell8328 Місяць тому
I think the rear of the wheel pods might have turn signals that are Amber
@A.R.77 Місяць тому
Time is the killer here. We need to see people hustling around building the thing. This manufacturing location looks like everyone left. I'd like to see this thing succeed, is looks very fun and something that could reliably be produced. However, every year it's not sold makes it more and more likely to fail.
@ccvr6 28 днів тому
This is really cool
@Whitehead100100 18 днів тому
10 more years and can not wait for this to fly in the air...
@donovantemple3206 19 днів тому
Can’t wait to see this at the dream cruise
@AndersonChan Місяць тому
I feel like this would be extremely popular as a budget option for car buyers
@mitchbarber4748 Місяць тому
Based on the most recent financial statements, if/when this gets to production, it’s supposed to be priced around $30k. It’s not really that budget of a car. Priced more than a Leaf and about the same as a Model 3.
@ARentz07 Місяць тому
@@mitchbarber4748 The average price of a new car is in the high $40,000's now. A base Model 3 is about $39,000. Either way, those are a big price jump compared to even a decently-optioned Aptera. So, a "budget" vehicle? Maybe not, but if you consider the likely low running costs, this could make sense as an affordable daily, especially if the commute is less than 20 miles so that the solar energy could be used on its own for charging.
@ClonewarswarsClone Місяць тому
@@mitchbarber4748still cooler than any leaf though.
@icedout2322 Місяць тому
yea not a budget car to expensive and no where near the promised 1000 miles of range. My 2021 M3P was 58k for an actual complete car and I could have bought the standard range 3 for less than this tops out at so no not a budget car
@MrMustangrick 29 днів тому
At 30k it will only sell in small numbers. Wake up.
@RobertFoley Місяць тому
It would be great to have it tested in icy and snowy conditions..And most important how cold affects the battery array.
@n.brucenelson5920 Місяць тому
I plan to use mine year round in Iowa, and will report on my experience in detail. The Aptera HVAC system can be used to assist battery pack temp management. 2170 NMC 811 chemistry batteries are much more cold tolerant than LIFe battery packs.
@RodneyLee Місяць тому
I am planning to ride my EUC from SimiValley to the Aptera Factory :)
@WillMoon Місяць тому
So how am I supposed to get that over a bump? Like at the end of my driveway where it drops over the curb...
@rchender Місяць тому
The same way you'd get a Lambo over the ridge in your driveway or into/out of many parking lots.
@EUC-lid Місяць тому
@@rchender It has a nose lift system?
@richardryley3660 Місяць тому
It can be difficult to see because the tires are so dark, but there's several inches of clearance under the wheel fairings. The leading and trailing edge of those fairings, even the back wheel, are also made of a material which is supposed to tear off, like foam rubber. You might tear those foam pads off, if you hit a ten inch curb or the like, losing some aerodynamic efficiency, but the car would still be drivable. Heck, you could just take the pads off if you wanted. They probably don't contribute that much to the mileage. You'd just run the risk of damaging the actual fairing.
@kiefershanks4172 Місяць тому
I wish Aptera great success. I think this formula for an EV makes a lot of sense (unlike the Cybertruck). I have certainly played with the idea of ordering one.
@artsmith103 Місяць тому
Just don't donate any money,. They have a long way to go.
@rador3573 Місяць тому
im working my ass off so i could purchase one of these
@-NGC-6302- 29 днів тому
mood
@kris.notchris Місяць тому
Love your reviews! Can you review the 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited next?
@jaredfromspace Місяць тому
I still hate the yoke and it blocks the screens often. It doesn’t solve any problems and only introduces new ones. Alpha had better interior ergonomics with a standard wheel and screens at the A pillars (that don’t get blocked).
@sudley Місяць тому
Hello Aptera... When I park any vehicle outside mice move in. Is this mouse proof? Wiring, air intake, are these access points chew proof?
@n.brucenelson5920 Місяць тому
good question!
@Sledgehammer0224 Місяць тому
Please drive the M3 CS F80 i love ittt
@anonymoushuman8344 5 днів тому
Can they eventually use the superstrong hemp metal alloy?
@letiziasparks2902 Місяць тому
I also have a reservation, I wanted the 600 ranger version. So that probably means 2026, but I have wondered about about potholes on the road.
@bujin5455 7 днів тому
16:18. This is NOT the same one that cracked the CT window. The CT window survived a MUCH higher drop than this. What broke the window was went Franz straight up threw the steel bearing at the window.
@RokkitStudios Місяць тому
I love the design philosophy, but I'm concerned about the Mirrors being cameras on the main dash. It seems like when turning the "yoke" like wheel, it kind of blocks the screen visibility on the dash. I use my mirrors a lot when I'm making a turn or equivalent, so I'd appreciate if the wheel doesn't block the mirrors when turning.
@ninjireal 27 днів тому
Screens should be on roof and the dash should be the dash
@bleutato4478 7 днів тому
Cooool runnings.
@marl0nbrand01 Місяць тому
I like it.. overall a great idea and some genius design elements with the shape, aero and solar panels. What I don't like so far? Crash-worthiness.. even a minor fender bender seems like a prohibitively expensive proposition. And a serious high speed impact just seems outright fatal in this tiny lightweight death trap.
@GoClimbARockEh Місяць тому
We'll see actual crash tests by July. But they've designed in plenty of safety features, and designed to meet automotive crash test standards. It should be as safe as any other small car
@gmv0553 Місяць тому
They launched in 2019!
@FaisalAlrashed-mk9wd Місяць тому
that sick
@thndr_5468 6 днів тому
I well and truly hope aptera makes it
@gwinbeer Місяць тому
The steering wheel really looks like a 😺, I like it
@youthinkyouknow343 Місяць тому
I always thought cameras for rearview mirrors with the display behind the steering wheel is the best configuration for cars these days. It should be at least an option for every car now. Overall a modern two-seater simple and efficient vehicle is what I've been dreaming of for a while now. Eventually, the hype for heavy vehicles as daily commuters will die off so we can move on to a future of transportation that makes sense and not just to feed an industrial complex demanding ever-growing profits with so little in return to society and sustainability.
@kare9875 12 днів тому
Seems to me the production car will be less efficient since it will be higher and changes to the wheel covers. That being said, it probably will still be the most efficient electric three wheeled vehicle. I hope them succeed, and hopefully, they will be safe.
@DeeSock Місяць тому
Can rear window be replaced with solar panels for even faster solar charging? No need for rear window as per Polestar 4!
@melissagreenmonstergirl Місяць тому
It is...the whole hood, roof, trunk can be solar. You just choose it when you build it out on the site.
@DeeSock Місяць тому
@@melissagreenmonstergirl excellent thanks
@madmotorcyclist Місяць тому
That is an option. This gamma vehicle just doesn't have the solar cells there. You have the option to get them in the front, on the dash and back (I heard it is like 189 solar cells total if you option it out).
@DeeSock Місяць тому
@@madmotorcyclist Very good, I think that is the option for me
@johnreeves7261 Місяць тому
@@DeeSock Just keep in mind that the up to 40 miles of range added from the solar is if ALL the solar is optioned.
@58singleman Місяць тому
I have been watching Aptera for years. Love the design. Love to have one. However..... Nobody seems to have any idea when, if ever, the car will get into production ???? NO I did NOT put down a deposit. I did that for the ELIO three wheeler, and of course It never got into production. NO the deposit was NOT refunded when ELIO went bust. Sooooooo...... Get these on the road and I will put some $$ on the table. Until then I will just hide and watch. Good luck guys.
@n.brucenelson5920 Місяць тому
I was interested in Elio, too, but It didn't take much due diligence to discover that they were making false claims. They also never promised that the deposits would be returned. Aptera Inc. returned their deposits when they were liquidated in 2011 . The current Aptera Corp holds the $100 (or $70) in escrow, and deposits can be requested back at any time and for any reason, and some have been returned.
@tmyrdal 20 днів тому
In EU you can use camera as mirrors :)
@MBergyman Місяць тому
I hope they fix some of the NVH in this vehicle. I love the concept, have a reservation, but my expectations are low regarding it getting to production in any meaningful way.
@n.brucenelson5920 Місяць тому
Even in a prototype, I found the NVH less than a sports car I have owned. The prototypes did not have any sound deadening. I suspect the performance in this regard will be rather good, especially for a vehicle that can do 0-60 in 4 seconds. Production will reach 40 vehicles per 8 hour shift within weeks of production start.
@twojet 25 днів тому
Is it 2 to 3 years before production ramps up? How much more money will Aptera need to get there?
@n.brucenelson5920 25 днів тому
Production will ramp up to full single shift speed within weeks of beginning. Aptera likely needs at least another 50 mil to get there.
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