7 Reasons We Pre-Ordered an Aptera Solar-Powered EV

[@toyotaprius79]

Awesome and engaging video. I'm glad this landed on my algorithm. Solar generation FTW

[@oursolartrailer]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@impreza99rs]

Great video. Liked and subscribed!

[@oursolartrailer]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@tims8603]

I agree with the things you said, but you should really qualify some of the claims with 'up to'. Up to 40 mi/day from the Sun. Up to 1,000 mi/charge etc. A lot of variables with those claims. I really hope Aptera makes it into mass production. I've reserved one but I can't afford to risk investing in the company. Glad that you did.

[@oursolartrailer]

You're right.

[@pavanbiliyar]

It isn't a mislead to advertise the best-case scenario, they can't know everyone's circumstances. We can configure the reservation to have whichever battery and solar package.

[@tims8603]

@@pavanbiliyar Even Aptera says 'up to' in their ads. It's just more honest.

[@BubbaBearsFriend]

Yeah, I agree. Don't buy into all the "marketing spiel". We're still waiting for "robo taxis" ;-)

[@christianthorpe935]

That's wild!

[@oursolartrailer]

It is a pretty wild ride. We hope it comes to fruition!

[@georgebatson5705]

Good luck guys 😜

[@oursolartrailer]

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[@karinhart489]

Will it fold up into a suitcase? That’s what I’m waiting for .

[@oursolartrailer]

That and flying! :)

[@richpate9436]

When I first saw an Aptera, I thought someone had put wheels on an airplane fuselage. Then I looked deeper into the company and their design philosophy. Jason Hill, Aptera's design head sums it up nicely, "We are chasing Nature and its efficiency." At up to 40mi/day free propulsion, double my daily commute, I may never have to charge until trip time. So I reserved one and invested.

[@oursolartrailer]

Kudos, Rich! We're thrilled to hear it. If enough of us come together, we can help make this a reality we drive and not just a dream we share!

[@Webcrawler45]

Ordered an Aptera in December 2020. I more or less ordered the 400 mile range first production configuration so it is now listed as such. I also threw a few $$$ at the company as an investment. I am not sure I want to add another $10,000 to get one of the first 2000 vehicles produced but I definitely want one…Realistically, I don’t see how they will go into production until 2024 and if they only start at making ten per day as they predict it could be 2025-2026 before I might get one…

[@oursolartrailer]

I think you are right on every point. We're waiting for the 600 mile version, so anticipate it being a year after you get yours.

[@GNiessen]

It is an awesome vehicle. Are you getting the tent option? Or going to use the Aptera as run-about when not camping?

[@oursolartrailer]

Our plan is the latter. We're a bit too creaky to be climbing in and out of the back of the Aptera to sleep. We can't wait to tool around in it. I also want to do some road trips to test out that incredible range!

[@aussieideasman8498]

Would be awesome if it existed and went as promised. The reality is that it's a pipe dream you're being sold by slick snake oil salesmen. Get back in the real world.

[@EVRider]

I'm rooting for Aptera to make it to production and one day get a ride in the one you ordered. Only thing - unlike George Jetson's car - yours won't fold up into a suitcase. Maybe they'll figure that out for the 2nd-gen version.

[@oursolartrailer]

You're right! I'd forgotten about the suitcase feature of the car. I'm hoping the 2nd Gen version will also fly!

[@aussieideasman8498]

Like George, the company folds.

[@oursolartrailer]

I'm sorry that you feel the need to be so negative.

[@aussieideasman8498]

@@oursolartrailer [I'm sorry that you feel the need to be so negative.] Just be sure you don't block. Let people discuss.

[@AskIveSolar]

I just need something in the middle. The aptera is cool but the styling is a little too funky for this city boy. Haha. 5 to 6 miles per kwh and a somewhat normal styling and I'm in. Then someone has to convince my wallet. I like the look of the ID4 and it's about the only "affordable" car that has styling I like.

[@oursolartrailer]

I hear you. Chevy is practically giving away Bolt EVs these days. Net of the tax credit, you may be able to get one for under $20k!

[@AskIveSolar]

@@oursolartrailer I hope they start giving the tax break directly instead of the credit! I do like that EUV though. Still not quite the styling I'd like and my wife always scrunches her face up when I show her EV styles. Lol. Time will tell!!

[@oursolartrailer]

@@AskIveSolar We love the Bolt's look, but largely because we had a 2012 Leaf that we thought was the ugliest car ever made!

[@AskIveSolar]

@@oursolartrailer 😂

[@EarthCreature.]

Aptera is amazing

[@oursolartrailer]

I couldn't agree more!

[@toonman361]

I still think the design makes this a niche vehicle at best. How many EVs do you own?

[@oursolartrailer]

You've got a point. Compared with the Tesla Model 3, in contrast, the Aptera will be produced and sold in tiny numbers--at best 5% of the volume. At this point, Aptera has pre-orders for $1.5 billion. Tiny by comparison with Tesla or any big auto maker. Given the pre-orders, I expect they'll generate sales comparable to the Chevy Volt in its day--about 10,000 per year.

[@oursolartrailer]

We own one. We have four others we've pre-ordered but only anticipating buying two of the four.

[@SteveBueche1027]

If they’ve got 41K reservations now and without the vast majority of the world knowing about it, imagine what will happen when it hits the streets. If you look at the current generation, most will not marry and the 2 seater will be most appealing.

[@oursolartrailer]

Great points!

[@daveinwla6360]

A TRAILER! You're going to pull a trailer... Amazing naiveté. Please have a *friend post a video* of the 1st time you apply the brakes or go around a turn at 55 mph with the trailer attached.

[@oursolartrailer]

You moron, we're not towing the trailer with the Aptera.

[@daveinwla6360]

@@oursolartrailer - Called out "You moron... ". But I didn't put a *PUFF PIECE* video on a channel called "Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey", you two did that.

[@oursolartrailer]

@@daveinwla6360 yes, and we're proud of our work. We don't spend a single second of our lives trolling people. And we certainly don't send stupid, idiotic critiques that fail to appreciate even the most basic context of what we're talking about.

[@daveinwla6360]

@@oursolartrailer - What is the "most basic content of what you're talking about" if it's not about pulling trailers?

[@oursolartrailer]

@@daveinwla6360 Yes, but not with the Aptera, which we clearly stated in the video we'd use in addition to the Rivian we have on order. Together, the Rivian and the Aptera will replace our Chevy Bolt with which we do tow--quite successfully.

[@SteveBueche1027]

Your biggest expense will be the DMV charging you the extra $400 Alternative Vehicle Charge when you renew your tags.

[@oursolartrailer]

We didn't have to pay that for our Bolt here in Florida.

[@DrTeeHenry]

Whether there's a charge or not, you need to weigh that against the federal and state taxes leveled per gallon of gasoline purchased over the year for your ICE alternative. Not to mention the difference in energy cost between electricity and gasoline.

[@oursolartrailer]

@@DrTeeHenry Big savings for sure!

[@mp3lwgm]

The Aptera is not a Car. Its maximum range of 1000mi on a charge has never been tested. The maximum range from solar 0f 40mi has never been tested. It has probably not been crash tested. Much of what is reported are computer simulations not real world facts.

[@oursolartrailer]

Yep