5 Ways Aptera's Solar Has Massive Untapped Potential

[@MikeInTheWoods]

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[@truth431]

Bro that is a sweet looking ride/electric sports car indeed !! However as I honestly think if anyone who actually has enough to money to afford to buy such this kind of expensive concept electric car as point being they most certainly would not concern themselves at all with anyways by in which the car can provide them electricity for to power any such electronic types of devises !! Truthful point on point being as they likely do have more then enough money as to afford to buy all the fuel they would ever need as to run such things ! in fact they most likely would only use this type of car simply as for showing off purposes And as is to most of we who could never think of nor even afford to simply dream of ever being as able to afford to buy one as for ourselves in the first place !! 😂lol

[@pythonpete]

​@truth431 I somehow think you missed the whole point of solar. The ability to power our whole life with solar is there hidden deep just waiting for final dollar to be made on fossil fuel.

[@n.brucenelson5920]

@@truth431 These first ones are likely to go for around $40K. The other major incentive is that anyone who is reading the news about what is going on in LA know that driving these is going to be one way to reduce the amount of CO2 going into the air compared to almost any other choice that could be made.

[@mpres0722]

I agree, this thing is definitely underappreciated right now for what it is. Once the mainstream really knows about it, it will be the new standard for mobility.

[@MikeInTheWoods]

@@mpres0722 Here's hoping it gets the recognition it deserves!

[@robinpettit7827]

I am an Aptera Accelerator and I can hardly wait. I am not in the initial 45 unfortunately, but I hope to get mine in 2026.

[@MikeInTheWoods]

@@robinpettit7827 I'm jelly

[@robertkirchner7981]

One under-promoted aspect of Aptera's efficiency (if their projections work out) is that level one charging becomes absolutely viable. Plugged in to a 120 volt outlet, it can gain 20 km. of range per hour. Overnight, thats anywhere from 160 km (100 miles), to 300 km. (185 miles). For renters who can only charge their vehicle on an extension cord thrown out the bathroom window, that's a game changer.

[@MikeInTheWoods]

@@robertkirchner7981 Yeah that's a good point!

[@Causemoi]

It's because it's so efficient with the aerodynamics: more kms with less battery, basically.

[@d.e.7467]

I plan on taking advantage of that in my situation. Except my apartment is older and I have an outside outlet and a carport.

[@nickavisa]

Totally agree. Visiting a friends house with no charger just plug it in somewhere. Like an electric hedge trimmer! hahaha. Amazingly available everywhere back up charging.

[@nickavisa]

During media ride alongs at the CES show in Vegas, they wracked up about 25 miles. Low winter sun. Battery had 1% more charge than when they started. Crazy town. And I rode around in it. Zero wind noice from the OPEN windows. It was silent. Perfect aerodynamics. Freaky amazing.

[@Maikitoflow]

Can't wait to get mine

[@MikeInTheWoods]

@Californiagent Same here. I'm in Canada though so I'll be behind US deliveries

[@Maikitoflow]

@MikeInTheWoods i live in San Diego, if I get mine first I'll road trip to you so you can check it out & do a review 👍🏻😎

[@apterasolar]

Pretty nice summary of what the Aptera is. A true revolution in efficiency, convenience and cost.

[@MikeInTheWoods]

Can't wait until deliveries start. Once people start seeing these things on the road, it's free marketing

[@apterasolar]

@@MikeInTheWoods 100%

[@DemaGeek]

Totally agree with you! I am one of the people who petitioned Aptera for the external solar connection, several times, actually. My main reason is because I want to keep our Aptera safely locked in the garage when we're not using it, but still be able to solar charge with a couple of solar panels on the garage roof.

[@MikeInTheWoods]

@@DemaGeek I want to experiment with external hydroelectric, wind, and thermoelectric

[@DemaGeek]

@@MikeInTheWoods Sounds good, sounds fun!

[@Donald10569]

I patiently await delivery, thanks for the video - I thought I knew all Aptera, but you taught me something that I did not know ( external charging capability)!

[@MikeInTheWoods]

@@Donald10569 Right?! Such an under-discussed feature!

[@RHPDaddy]

I am on the waitlist for aptera. I would also be the first to buy an Aptera solar kit for my Jeep Wrangler 4xe. Also, Telo trucks is working with Aptera to put solar on their new EV truck!

[@lionheart2165]

Wicked awesome video about this, love camping.and im excited to hopefully own one of these things.

[@MikeInTheWoods]

@@lionheart2165 I can't wait to get this thing out into the woods

[@balahmay]

The money saved on energy cost by self charging is modest, but it actually is better than described. Consider that those solar generated kilowatt hours are a form of tax free income.

[@d.e.7467]

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[@artboymoy]

Just to clear something up, at this time, the Aptera hasn't been fitted with using the battery as a home back up. It will have that plug to power stuff, but right now it won't be able to power the house. But I really like how self sufficient the Aptera cab be,

[@nuugle42]

Will still be able to power a 12VDC to 120V AC inverter. With a 42Kw battery, that is a long time for lights, fridge, etc.

[@TheScottShepard]

I also love that Aptera is a huge proponent of Right to Repair. This might be part of the reason they are having trouble getting big investors. They just want to make cars that change how we think about mobility. It also has an off-road kit option for you off-roaders. Great video!

[@MikeInTheWoods]

It'll also be interesting to see what upgrade kits people design for it!

[@Maikitoflow]

Amazing

[@nononsenseBennett]

In a grid down situation imagine a rows of these machines all daisy chained to a central power distribution centre. Brilliant. Solar is the best invention that will make a green, almost free energy future possible. Small communities need to think about such things IMO.

[@MikeInTheWoods]

@@nononsenseBennett That's actually a cool idea

[@richpate9436]

Solar-camping totally makes sense. I also like Aptera's camping tent option, which I have included in my pre-order.

[@MikeInTheWoods]

@@richpate9436 Same

[@Garcia....]

Thanks for sharing!!!

[@MikeInTheWoods]

@Garcia.... Trying to bring more attention to Aptera!

[@DarrinSmiddy]

Great video. I am very excited about the Aptera. For me, it's the Perfect Off-Grid Vehicle. I am a Software Developer & the use case for me besides camping is that I can connect my Starlink Mini to it for my work (perfect mobile office) & then treat it as a camper (can sleep in the back in Camp Mode) for work I have to do out of town.

[@MikeInTheWoods]

@DarrinSmiddy Heck yeah! I'm a software dev by day

[@1voluntaryist]

I have 3 on order since 2020. I forgot about the extra charging kit. No other car can match/beat the efficiency, or even come close. It could be a life saver.

[@olebloom1641]

I didn't know about the expanded use of portable solar panels Impressive.

[@MikeInTheWoods]

Can also be hydroelectric, wind, or thermoelectric too. Gonna experiment with all of that

[@rngalston]

It just makes so much sense!

[@MikeInTheWoods]

Yeah. When you lean full-tilt into the design goal, you can pull some pretty cool stuff off

[@arnoldsmith5754]

its a beautiful and can charge a lot from solar here in southeast texas

[@briansilver9652]

So add non-supervised Full Self Driving capability (future) with auxiliary solar. Sleep in the car while being driven to the next spot at whatever speed extends the range to arrive with enough power to setup camp for the day. Explore the area until the car is recharged enough to get to the next stop. Rinse and repeat. Freedom to go anywhere the sun shines.

[@MikeInTheWoods]

@@briansilver9652 Exactly!

[@briansilver9652]

@@MikeInTheWoods One of the benefits of travelling at night in colder weather is you can keep the energy to warm the cabin low if you are in a warm sleeping bag or equivalent as well as to take advantage of cooler weather at night when travelling in warmer weather so less energy for cooling as well.

[@MikeInTheWoods]

@@briansilver9652 Yep! More often than not during the shoulder seasons I don't run temp control in my Model 3, just the air flow

[@fourteenfour1]

given most of the games are unproven why not just invent more, it works for them!

[@barnabasseadog7660]

You are deaming if you think an Aptera will have Tesla FSD in any form. FSD is an energy whore. Steve Anthony has said adding FSD to an Aptera will double the amount of power it would require to push it down the road. Not bloody efficient. This is why they prefer Comma AI.

[@tinetannies4637]

Most of these points are like gym memberships, great features to have but won't be used by most. One giant feature that would, however, and it IS a game changer, is for urban drivers, where there simply isn't the physical footprint for widescale use of chargers. Here, the ability for the Aptera to charge itself is a HUGE benefit that makes it viable where other electric vehicles simply are not.

[@richardryley3660]

For road trips, your battery capacity is going to be a major factor. As long as you can make it to your destination, and spend a week charging up to get back, you are fine. But if the trip is more than 400 miles on the Launch Edition, you're limited to that 30-40 miles per day you will get from the solar. Of course, you can stop every 400 miles and spend a week seeing the sights. That would certainly be a fun road trip but would require a long vacation. Not everyone would have the time to do that. Another possibility, though, is that with 20 or so hours from a daily charge, you can more easily get to a Supercharger and be on your way. Range anxiety is more a matter of stopping to get something to eat while you wait on the solar to tack on a could more miles. You should be able to make it to a charger eventually. And of course if you can get somewhere that has a 110 volt outlet you've got another option. If you're visiting family you can plug in and not have to worry about if they have Type 2 charging. It won't even cost that much.

[@Michael-g7o3s]

I agree this is my choice for best bugout Vehicle for when SHF. It does not rust, very few parts that will break down or wear out. Room enough to sleep in and still keep warm even during wintertime, and generates electricity during the day, or full moon lol. And God willing is still affordable for us nonbillionaires'.. we are looking at the future mass-produced Vehicle that will outsell even the Volks Wagon of the 70's. Since it is easier/cheaper to produce, it will take less units to sell for the company to make a profit. A win win scenario for us, the Aptera Co. and the environment.

[@MikeInTheWoods]

It's definitely a sleeper hit as a bugout vehicle! Glad someone else sees it haha

[@thomascorbett2936]

You are going to be able to add solar panels when you're parked .

[@MikeInTheWoods]

@@thomascorbett2936 Yep! That's point #5 in the video lol

[@garywozniak7742]

I asked if the Launch Edition will have a port to allow external solar panels or if it can be used to power your house in an emergency on the Discord channel just now, and the answer was that neither capability will be available on the Launch Edition. The Launch Edution will be the only model available initially.

[@MikeInTheWoods]

@@garywozniak7742 Dang

[@garywozniak7742]

@MikeInTheWoods Yes. But I'm sure the community will figure out how to add them.

[@danmccoy6164]

They already stated that they will have V2G. That is the main reason I want one I ordered the 600miler. So will add 64kw to the 85.8kwh of batteries I already have for my house. So 149.8kw backup. I have the limit for solar panels in Wisconsin 20kw before you have to meet all the regulations for being a utility (anything above 20kw). So the aptera is not stationary it will be considered separate from my house. And will add 700watts of solar panels. Plus I drive 18 miles to and from work will make commuting absolutely free. 600mile range will get me to Colorado with one stop to fast change. And get me up into the mountains to camp. Then have more charge on the way down than when I got there. WIN WIN WIN! Oh yah even though I self built my super insulated, geothermal heated and cooled, solar powered, net zero, 3400 sqft house/shop. I'm not a tree hugger. Living in Wisconsin. I wish global warming was a real thing. I just want to be bill free for the rest of my life.

[@garywozniak7742]

When will they have V2G ? I think the LE is just going to have a low wattage 12V port.

[@MikeInTheWoods]

It can be done through the charging port

[@martinutr]

Climate change is real. Interesting that you would wish for a situation that will result in more severe wildfires, floods, droughts and hurricanes just because a place where you choose to live is too cold.

[@dice268926]

They BETTER deliver at least one by YEARS END

[@DundG]

You forgott that the cost to charge the car is only so low because it's the Aptera. Any other car needs bigger batteries as they need more energy to overcome air resistance, meaning any other car would cost you more, so you save even more money by not having any other car, PLUS the energy from the solar panels!

[@AndrewSheldon]

It does mean you'll need a good cold beer if you're staying in your car. It'll be hot.

[@MikeInTheWoods]

It has HVAC

[@AndrewSheldon]

@MikeInTheWoods not a heat pump?

[@MikeInTheWoods]

@ HVAC is a system. Heat pumps or resistive heaters are a component of that system

[@JDDevice]

Insurance rates should be less right? It's not exactly a car, so it should be interesting to see how creative insurance companies get to rip owners off.

[@MikeInTheWoods]

Yeah somewhere between a motorcycle and a car I'd imagine

[@garywozniak7742]

I dont believe the LE will have that jack to plug in external panels.

[@MikeInTheWoods]

Source on that? I don't imagine that's something that would differ between the LE and the later models

[@garywozniak7742]

@MikeInTheWoods the Last time I asked about it wasn't going to be on the LE

[@lucianbakerii4047]

For the Aptera launch edition, I think the ability to perform vehicle to load is limited.

[@MikeInTheWoods]

We'll have to see. I hope not!

[@andremcamara3120]

Waiting patiently for mind, hopefully Q1 2026 as I have Reservation #351

[@MikeInTheWoods]

Nice you're pretty early in the queue!

[@cloudoftime]

Untapped potential?! They are still designing the thing! They have been for decades, and have been stringing us along for several years. They JUST changed the motor design and other materials design, and they were supposed to go into production YEARS AGO! Something that doesn't exist cannot be tapped.

[@KieranMullen]

Founded in 2019 nothing. its a scam.

[@fourteenfour1]

all the safety of a motorcycle at the price of real car and for what, to save a few cents a day as compared to a regular ev?

[@deanstewart2]

Sure, as safe as any regular motorcycle with a safety cell, roll bar, and airbags!

[@briansilver9652]

As automation replaces more flawed human driving, the differences in size will have less impact on safety on the roads. And as mentioned travelling in a pod or shell is much safer than riding on top of a motor.

[@tims8603]

If you get in a collision on a motorcycle you go flying. Not to mention road rash if you go sliding down the road. Can't haul much cargo on a bike either. No heat or AC either.

[@DrTeeHenry]

A few cents? Really? If you drive that little, you might as well just walk. 😂

[@danielthompson3928]

The safety is superior to most cars. I mean it obviously will lose to hulking SUVs and trucks but this thing is definitely safer than any car close to its size.