The three-wheeled solar electric vehicle from Aptera is set to hit the market in 2025.
Aptera has successfully conducted a test drive of its PI-2 model, the first version intended for the production of its innovative two-seater, three-wheeled solar electric vehicle.
Aptera Motors has reached a significant milestone on its path to commercialization of its solar electric vehicle in 2025. This California-based manufacturer, which has been funded through crowdfunding, has successfully conducted a test drive of the PI-2 version, which is the first production version of its innovative three-wheeled, two-seater solar electric vehicle. This model has been designed to rigorously evaluate performance metrics such as driving range, solar charging capacity, and efficiency.
Steve Fambro, co-founder and co-CEO of Aptera, emphasized that this event is an extraordinary moment for the company as it represents a remarkable step towards delivering a vehicle that redefines efficiency, sustainability, and energy independence. Aptera has accumulated over 50,000 reservations for its vehicle, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2025. The launch model, unveiled last year, is priced at $33,200 and offers acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in under six seconds, as well as a range of 400 miles and solar charging capacity that allows for 40 miles of daily driving.
Additionally, Aptera has reported that its production models will continue to evolve as more tests are conducted, including important metrics such as solar charging rates and watts per mile. Some versions of the Aptera are expected to achieve up to 1,000 miles of range and acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. Since the start of its crowdfunding program three years ago, the company has raised over $100 million. Other electric vehicle manufacturers are also exploring solar energy, including companies like Sono Motors and Lightyear, as well as major automakers like Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz.
