Aptera EV | Preview and Drive | 1000 Mile Range

Today, we review and drive the Aptera Gamma Solar EV. This prototype is capable of 400 miles range while generating 40 miles a day from the sun. In theory, one can expect 11,000 miles generates a year from the sun.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:30 - How They Produce The Vehicle
0:53 - How To Charge / Rear Storage
1:40 - Interior
2:20 - Dashboard UI / Center Screen
3:08 - First Drive Impressions
3:30 - Moose Test
3:52 - Cabin Noise Test
4:15 - Parking Ability
5:05 - Aerodynamics
5:28 - Outro
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[gutsngorrrr]

This is what real EV's should be like. Efficient, aerodynamic, self charge top-up. Not some power hungry speed monstrosity. So much better for the environment because it's not needing huge batteries and big heavy motors.

[jerrymolnar]

Aptera Ambassador, accelerator investor ( #85 on leaderboard) and reservation holder.
Gota Say : best overview and gamma ride video I’ve seen yet! Congrats on great job. I LOVE that you clearly showed how rear view works, measuring interior noise, and backing up, and comments on handling. GREAT Review/Preview

[DemaGeek]

Great Aptera overview and test drive, well done! It's cool that you took noise level measurements. My wife and I have been Aptera order holders and investors since November of '21 and cannot wait to be behind the yolk of our very own!!

[josephgallagher]

I am a big Aptera fan, Accelerator investor; this is the first review where I have seen the inside cabin noise measured and reverse parking reviewed—well done!

[MattyFreedom]

Finally an EV that actually delivers on the reasons people are pushing EVs.

[barnabasseadog]

I am absolutely psyched from this video. As an Accelerator, I cannot wait until the end of this year and the beginning of next year when these hit the street. To all the skeptics and naysayers- thanks for the motivation.

[DrTeeHenry]

Great to see fresh new content and yet another positive first-hand experience. My confidence was high already, but it improves with each "real world" video like this. Thanks.

[CarlosAnthonyDeLeon]

Can't wait to see these hit the production line

[Testryf]

I've been so curious about Aptera, thanks for the video!

[elertus]

Great brief. I too enjoyed “ your back up experience, the decibel comparison Tesla ( production ) vehicle to this Gamma ( development ) vehicle. The next vehicle is Production Intent (PI) so will show us reality and with a CPC formed body and road dampening, etc. I assume the full solar and production battery pack…The real deal ! The steering will be adjustable too in the PI . Double density foam seats too… It should be sweet! Crash testing an autocycle too ! Game changer!

[deanmcmanis]

Nice presentation and review of the Aptera. Thanks!

[akshayramachandran]

Rivian Delivery Van cameo at 5:54 was the best 🤣

[papacos]

I hope Aptera really makes their mark in the automotive industry. The design & price point is better than any other EV on the market right now. The 250 Range model is only $25, 900 compared to other EV's are over $40, 000 or more $$$. I could easily drive the 250 Range as my daily driver. I commute 50 miles round trip to work 5 days a week and this car would really work for my use. For your average working class American this is priced well below others on the market. Most people who commute to work drive by themselves in a huge SUV gas hogg. Aptera will be a huge influencer for future EV's

[mrwjs]

I look forward to the IIHS crashworthiness testing.

[jeffcarlton]

And significantly more space in the production Intent Aptera's storage behing the two seats - 32.5 cubic feet!

[yash]

2:47 will the control panel be all touch-based UI like shown 😢 or will there be any physical controls in final too??

[phildavis]

Been waiting for this longer than the cybertruck. Will it ever make it to production

[tldrinfographics]

love the execution! still worried about the in-wheel motor...

[robertwakeman]

Great video well done! Love seeing you getting into the back. The first production car will not have that beautiful hatch window. I can only hope that the 2001 car will be available with a glass rear hatch window.

[TB-upxi]

Not sure I can see how or where they could possibly put a 100kwh battery required for the 1000mile version. They are also using 2 or 3 hub motors (depending on spec) supplied be Elaphe, hub motors are materially less efficient than traditional on-board motors with a reduction gear.

I am seeing all the claims coming from the Aptera CEO but we are not seeing any independent verification. Until I see someone independent take one out on a road trip and charge it at a supercharger and see the actual Wh/mi and range I will remain highly sceptical.