Aptera News Update August 2023

[@kevinscott8642]

100% agree on the 110 V outlet, that’s a really worthwhile thing to have when traveling/camping.

[@ccibinel]

Depends on watts. For camping it is very helpful to have a full 1500 watt limit

[@dizzzy69]

Interesting idea about the batteries. Wondering for those of us who only want the 400 miles at the onset if we can simply buy more batteries later since there should be the same amount of room for 400 or 1000 mile range.

[@RajGiandeep]

Happy to hear about the 110 V outlet. Even if it's not a high watt output. I seem to recall it would be 600 or 800 watts. Which can still run a lot of things. Being able to connect external solar panels is epic too. I do hope that you can connect to solar, but still have the Aptera locked. Not sure where they are thinking it would be. Maybe around the charge port area ? I think we'll see some subtle design changes with Delta when they show it this winter.

[@passivlife]

Yeah the sockets for external solar are fairly small usually, but I'm curious where they will place them. The rear, next to the main charge port would make sense. Inside would not be so cool.

[@DemaGeek]

Great job pointing out those newer details in this Aptera update, thank you!!

[@Soothsayer210]

Yes, I do believe Aptera is coming out with 110V outlet but it is only capable of 600 Watt loads. Would have been nice if it was capable of 2000 Watts so that I can run an induction cook top.

[@passivlife]

Yeah 600w is a little limited. You can get 500w induction plates, I had the same idea, but my bet is that they're quite slow. 2000w would be perfect.

[@Soothsayer210]

@@passivlife the alternative would be to run the 2000w off an EcoFlow battery bank which is connected to Aptera's 110v outlet. But you will have to carry that in your car, another 25 pounds.

[@passivlife]

@kontiki9934 actually, I think it won't be as much of a problem as I originally thought. My single induction hob is 1000w on full power, but I can boil water on half power, it just takes a little longer. Probably still works as long as you're careful. That said, I'll probably buy an ecoflow power station anyway.

[@russbowman6801]

We use our car about 3 times per week going less than 40 miles on average since retirement in our country home. It would be nice to have an emergency outlet for 110 volt, 60 Hz AC to power our window AC and one refrigerator in case of emergencies. It would also be nice to use that power while camping. I would be willing to pay for that extra. This outlet could also power a small air pump or emergency flood light.

[@richpate9436]

Lots of interesting details that I was not aware of. And soon Aptera will be a movie star. More of this kind of product placement will certainly help Aptera get better known.

[@gmv0553]

There is a 110 outlet in my 2015 Chevy Silverado 3500HD. It is located in my dash. I usually charge my laptop with it.

[@passivlife]

I can't believe they're not more common. I've seen a few ev owners hook up fridges and coolers in the trunk, or sound systems and projectors for outside cinema...possibilities are endless.

[@craigarnold1212]

You are correct on pronunciation for Kim Java. She is a Tesla influencer who spends time reviewing upgrades for her Model 3 and other Tesla's mostly. Chris had also mentioned a secret knock knock programable code as a possibility. But as mentioned by a concerned person here. That simply may be too observable to be safe. I am not sure about the launch edition having a 110 outlet and have not heard about any V2L. But I agree it would be a good selling point for camping but not enough to be very useful outside of that. There are some vids from surfers at a recent contest in California who looked at Gamma. Steve at AOC as the clips and a different marketing approach. There are lots of eggs in different youtube releases from the Tesla event; Bearded Tesla Guy, My Tesla Weekend, both were informative. In one of those we learned where the emergency door release is in the gamma and where it will be in the Launch edition. Also what is the first commissioned part of the molding of the body.

[@michaelmuller3985]

I would love to work for Aptera and help see them succeed.

[@fanfare100]

I would be sooo happy to have an 110V outlet. Twice, after big storms, I have been left for > 2 weeks without power. That'd be a game-changer!

[@rogerwilson7971]

A recent article in the Atlantic discusses tire wear pollution, and begs for lighter weight efficient EVs, GO GO GO APTERA!!!

[@SET_EV_Guru]

v2L 110/220vac ~2-4kW planned or only sub 1kw 110vac?

[@kathyfann]

It’s October any more ideas 💡 when they might actually make these. For Sale

[@raymondhon4661]

ClearVue said it has shown that its second-generation power-generating solar windows can be mass produced. Can you imagine adding these solar windows to the Aptera!😊

[@dreamleaf6784]

if we get them regular 110v electric. that would be so rad. because you could really do a lot with that.

[@johntrotter8678]

$4 million USD Accelerator today. Amazing.

[@bobhilder1469]

Nope. "Clerical" error.... Bummer.

[@PlanePreacher]

No on a 110V socket… yes on a 120V socket! And it needs to be full sine wave!

[@dizzzy69]

Still disappointed Aptera hasn’t traveled outside SoCal for demos- lots of promises but little news/ action

[@valevisa8429]

Waiting to see it in the streets.I only hear about it,but i don't see it.

[@shawnteee]

Any idea how long it would take to get one if reserved now?

[@passivlife]

It depends on which model. If you reserve a launch edition and you live in the US, then hopefully it will be six months to a year, if it all goes to plan. Other versions will probably start with the 250 mile at the end of next year and the 600 and 1000 I mid 2025 is my guess.

[@shawnteee]

@@passivlife thank you, and at risk of sounding ignorant... which is the launch addition?

[@passivlife]

It's a specific version of the 400 mile variant in silver with full solar. If you make a reservation it gives you the option to change to this version.

[@shawnteee]

@@passivlife thank you. I appreciate it

[@adampilver1281]

@@passivlife Respectively disagree. Chris recently mentioned some production numbers and judging by them, I won't get mine till mid 2026. I'm getting the launch edition and am at 28,000 on the res list. Located in Southern CA.

[@dizzzy69]

Btw suck outlets have been in Hondas for years

[@royharkins7066]

Definitely 240V out let !!!

[@clintroberts1]

It better have a 110 volt plug. So dumb if not. Minimum 500 watt.

[@clintroberts1]

1000+ preferred and also pure sine wave.

[@DSC800]

Always raising money and "we'll be filling orders soon". I saw an Aptera here in Carlsbad more than a decade ago and they were saying the same thing. Sadly, the retail investor is usually left holding the bag.

[@SteveBueche1027]

The knock knock feather is a bad security issue for me. Let’s say a girl is getting away from a creep. She knocks and gets in. He’s close enough to hear the knock and repeats it. Now where’s she at? Having anything besides a quick to find lock button is a disadvantage.

[@markfinley3703]

It confirms you via your phone, and then the knock-knock works.

[@kevinmitchell3168]

Hopefully it has multiple options, including knock knock, so people can choose what works best for them, and for particular situations. Hopefully it also includes the option to disable each option from the settings.

[@passivlife]

Yeah, I think a few people have that concern. It wouldn't work without phone proximity, but I do wonder if it would still open once you're inside and someone knocks on the outside 🤔. Thanks for the comment.

[@kevinmitchell3168]

@@passivlife Yeah, hopefully the doors auto lock once you're inside the vehicle. I always lock the doors as soon as I get in. I had a car that did it automatically and I miss it.