Tesla Model 3 vs Aptera (and Cybertruck): Best EV in the World

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[drue]

Interesting, I have an Aptera on order and was thinking about also ordering a cybertruck, but now have decided to keep my old Honda Ridgeline for the few times that I must tow or haul things. We have a used Fiat 500E that we use for our daily driver until the Aptera arrives. Thanks for your insights on both the Tesla and Aptera. I do appreciate the video.

[SilverShadowLWB]

Thank you for your interesting perspective on your own personal choice in an EV. You sound like an already decided Aptera fan, so I will not try and convince you otherwise for login and reasoning has no part in this for you. You will defend Aptera to the end. But backing up a little, the comparison is absurd. Why compare a three-wheeled motorcycle to a car? One will seat 5 people and one seats 2 with only 495 lb cargo capacity. Of course you will find differences. Then you skip around to even making a comparison to a truck. It's like comparing a helicopter to a jet airplane.
First of all, EV's in general still need maintenance. There will be less, but sloppy maintenance is not good for any mechanical structure. I would still advise following recommended schedules.
Secondly, styling is purely subjective. Like sagg'n pants vs slim fit jeans. We all adapt to the looks department. I think Mazdas look pretty good this year. If you are going to compare styling, why not include the new Tesla Roadster?
Thirdly, the construction and aerodynamic design of the Aptera is very similar to modern airplanes, which lends to excellent Cd. The structural composition is outstanding especially when combined with carbon fiber (that Aptera left out). But have you ever seen a plane after it has crashed? You might be able to hit it with a hammer and survive, but try another car or tree.
Fourthly, if you are interested in using the car as a camper, I suggest looking at the Tesla Cybertruck or even the Model Y. Both have increased cargo capacity and camping accessories.
Fifthly, the driving style you keep talking about...driving 0-60 in 3.5 seconds and going 1000 mile fully packed as a camper are diametrically opposed factors, meaning that the true mileage capacity will not be 1000.
Sixthly, Tesla is more than an assembler of cars. The developed the whole system which include charging, design, engineering, manufacturing of all parts, and most important Made in America. Aptera is an assembler of parts of which they have little control of quality, shipment, governmental trade agreements, and design. Aptera has no idea of what the final battery design is and who is making it. They don't even know how they are going to cool the battery pack. The motors are being made in Poland, and I will not do any Polish jokes right now. Aptera seems proud that the body is made in 4 parts which click together like Legos, so that means that they forgot the two doors and rear hatch in the body count. They haven't even figured out how to get their cars serviced. Yes they can ship a DC-DC invertor to my girlfriend, but she will refuse to install it because she is not trained to handle 400 volt circuits.
Seventhly, who would you trust more in a self driving feature? A company who has successfully reached a final product and is continually trying to improve upon it or a company that has not executed a single demonstration model. Aptera has NO idea of how the cycle will perform in snow let alone charge.
Eighthly, Aptera is behind in many things that will need to be determined in 5 months if they are reaching production by the end of the year....which they won't. Whose batteries and technology will they use, which charging system will they use, will they have a 150 MW fast DC charger? How will they handle emergency flat-tires, can one emergency escape out of a side window, how many real airbags will they have (seat belt air bag doesn't count)
Ninthly, when you try and do pricing comparisons, remember that if the current GREEN act passes in government, EV automobiles will get a $7k tax credit and $1, 500 state credit (depending upon where you live). Aptera will qualify for a possible $2k credit.
Tenthly, there are many videos and solutions to the Slingshot on their forums on how the cycle handles on wet curves. The backend tends to break free and will need some experience to handle this.
Eleventhly, Lordstown, the only other production application of in wheel motor design for passenger vehicles tried to compete with their vehicle in the Baja 300 and failed miserably. The design of the in-wheel truck has not been able to gather much design support, thus funding to bring the truck to production. Remember that the same thing happened to Aptera in 2009.
Twelfthly, you need to educate yourself a little more on just how great a design company Tesla actually is. Here is a gathering of bits and pieces of the engineering and manufacturing genius of the Tesla founder and company. It is done by a break-down engineer Sandy Munro. He by the way also is a small investor in the Aptera project and is suggesting assembly design for them.
Thirteenthly, You might think that I do not like Aptera, I love it. But not for the reasons that you have pointed out. I have a refundable deposit down on the cycle. I refuse to get a first year model since I do not want to be beta tester. I like the idea of an enclosed motorcycle for short local trips. I will use my larger automobiles for longer trips and cargo capacity, comfort, and safety. I usually fly with any longer trips as desired by girlfriend and any children. My girlfriend is not the camping type, nor the type to ride long distances on a Harley. Kudos to those who do. We all have our own specifications and needs, and some may be different than yours. But the above points are some things many buyers have when buying any vehicle. Thanks for hearing me out.