Aptera Update - Major Announcement

[@cayminlast]

The promise of 'Right to repair' and 'privacy' (no permanent internet connection required in order to access or operate) are the features that would be most important to me.

[@Okurka.]

Are you sure it was a promise and not some marketing buzz?

[@Fairburne69]

​@@Okurka. I don't know anything about permanent Internet access or not but the right to repair definitely.

[@cayminlast]

@@Okurka. Could be a scam, we will find out soon enough.

[@cayminlast]

@@Fairburne69 I agree, and don't want an electronic back seat driver in my vehicle.

[@clear.dental]

We won't know about how good the "right to repair" promise will be until a good year out. Even companies like Framework needed a solid year or two after release to prove to the general public that they actually care about right to repair. I am more worried about "enshittification" of the firmware. Hopefully all the key elements are open source; or at least openly documented such that they can't trap us to a subscription service.

[@TheOnlyName]

So excited for production to begin!!

[@Okurka.]

Don't hold your breath.

[@Perbear]

The public offer states that this founding round is not final. Much more money will be needed to produce more than the 53 first vehicles. Also, the shares offered are not A shares but B stock that has no voting rights. That makes the shares much less valuable.

[@ProxyGamingPG]

Scamtera! Too Late To Back Out?

[@russellmoore1533]

So much talk, when will production vehicles in real numbers be available?

[@ProxyGamingPG]

@@russellmoore1533 never bc they are SCAMTERA

[@thejose24]

Let’s go Aptera!!

[@ElroyMcDuff]

Here's me wishing I studied engineering. I would LOVE to be a part of what you guys are doing. Go Aptera go!

[@ApteraMotors]

You are just by watching these videos and supporting the mission! Thank you 💚

[@ElroyMcDuff]

@@ApteraMotors 🥰

[@bearclaw5115]

Has me wishing I could have passed Calculus back in the day. Working on this would be super exciting!

[@adimchionyenadum2962]

​@@bearclaw5115Hated calculus. That was why I ended up a medical doctor.

[@Okurka.]

It doesn't seem they hire American engineers.

[@thndr_5468]

Love seeing yall get closer and closer to changing the world 🌎

[@NYCCEJ]

Yes!!!!! Been waiting for this update! Go Aptera!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Willy-hs7uu]

This is what I like about this company, no narcissist taking all the credit and calling themselves a "genius", Aptera brass gives a face and credit to all those on the development team that make the dream a reality I wish the utmost success to Aptera.

[@gr8dvd]

*stable genius 😀

[@andders2477]

the should make "him" a supervised genius, at least the FSD is@@gr8dvd

[@junglegroove2012]

Do you even know about the scam aptera pulled in the early 2000s. Look it up. They scammed me for $600 and I was supposed to get my aptera in 2009.

[@DaveCM]

I've also seen them admit to mistakes.

[@Darchmare]

You didn't say who you are talking about and, yet... I'm pretty sure everybody knows who you are talking about.

[@david.e.h.]

I'm ready to make some room in my driveway!!!

[@solosailorsv8065]

Nice to HAVE a driveway

[@sqlevolicious]

@@solosailorsv8065 Move out of the city, problem solved :)

[@gr8dvd]

Note-to-self: ▪clear driveway ✔ ▪clear garage (or move, someone else’s problem)

[@oooo-jf8fl]

I already made space in mine lol

[@Okurka.]

Must be annoying to have to move the three-wheeler every time you need a car.

[@jewelrycasa]

Great news Chris - Push the Production button to ON :) Whoohooo! The news we have all been waiting for. I have been a reservation holder since April of 2021 and have been interested in Aptera since I first saw the previous version of it back in 2005'ish. I will have my Aptera in 2025 - I never thought in my lifetime I could have access to a vehicle I never have to fuel - my commutes to work in the Aptera will be a whole new level of alternative energy. In the words of Chris Anthony, "That nuclear reactor in the sky" that will fuel my miles. Congrats to the Aptera Team and to the Aptera community to bring us to this amazing day in Aptera History. Someone put an entry in Wikipedia that Aptera is in production.

[@theguru143]

*Just insert your favorite "excited" meme here* Happy to hear about all the progress and testing. Previously it was a desired dream. Now I feel it is happening

[@Okurka.]

Inserts "A few years later" meme.

[@computer-training-for-seniors]

Chris I sincerely wish you and your team nothing but the best. You have an amazing team. Dave, Queensland

[@anthonysoliz5760]

Great news. I can't wait to get mine. If you need anyone for the production line, let me know. I would love to work for Aptera in the factory. Thanks for the great news. Keep up the great work.

[@dougbrittsan-yn9sl]

Since so many people will buy sight unseen, I would love to deliver them in the US. I bet I could have a whole YT channel just showing people seeing and driving them for the first time!

[@Wordsmiths]

@@dougbrittsan-yn9sl I hope they hire you as a right-to-your-driveway delivery-driver!

[@stephenadams9211]

Wore my Aptera sweatshirt every day, sported my Aptera bumper sticker on two vehicles, wore my hat, and spread the word about Aptera to any soul that would give me a moment of their time.... it was all worth it! 🎉

[@Okurka.]

That's cult behavior.

[@gr8dvd]

@@Okurka. At least not a Yankee cult member if a Red Sox fan (or visa-versa) 😀

[@ninjireal]

@@Okurka.It’s the best thing since sliced bread

[@bujin5455]

@@Okurka. All great products/companies have been accused of this. Both Apple and Tesla come to mind.

[@n.brucenelson5920]

@@Okurka. You continue to harm our future by continuously opposing a vehicle that will place less burden on our environment. That is either extreme ignorance, or, more likely, you are selling out our children to the oil and ICE industries.

[@GNiessen]

Great news all around. And really nice to see the faces behind all the hard work.

[@andrewmclean1239]

You are changing the world! Thank you. Massive support here in Australia when the RHD version comes out. Crossing fingers for 2026.

[@adimchionyenadum2962]

2026 is very optimistic. Sorry to disappoint you, but you should be looking at 2028 and beyond.

[@gr8dvd]

Think 2025… just change the laws to drive on the ‘correct’ side of the road 😀

[@Rowerpilot1111]

This is the best update ever! Can't wait to have mine in my driveway next year!!!!

[@TildaAzrisk]

Let's bring efficiency to places it's never been before! Go Aptera!

[@Okurka.]

My bicycle is more efficient.

[@wineberryred]

@@Okurka. It takes more energy to move a bicycle forward than move the Aptera forward, so how is your bicycle.more efficient?

[@rchender]

Actually real data (something you'd know nothing about) actually shows that bicycles are not all that efficient, especially when compared to Aptera. Let me see you 'drive' your bicycle 400 miles with two large suitcases in eight hours or less. You ARE very funny though with your trolling comments.@@Okurka.

[@Okurka.]

@@wineberryred Do you really think it takes more energy to push a 25 lbs bicycle forward than it takes to push a 2000 lbs vehicle forward? Did you fail physics class?

[@Okurka.]

@@rchender By that analogy a rocket is more efficient than the Aptera. Let me see you 'drive' an Aptera 100,000 miles with several tons of cargo in eight hours or less. Real data shows that a cyclist uses 8Wh/mile while Aptera *claims* its vehicle uses 100Wh/mile.

[@danam0228]

Awesome! The best update yet! Congrats Chris, Steve and all who have worked on the vehicle to date! Can't wait to see you guys reach more milestones and see the LE start rolling off the assembly line!

[@Paelidore]

I've been wanting an Aptera since around 2006. I'm so, SO excited that it's becoming a reality!

[@junglegroove2012]

I have had a reservation since 2008. I wonder if they’re going to pull the same scam with all of the orders this round like they did that first round

[@pintopilot]

Me too. Isn't it amazing that this design will soon be 20 years old !

[@marklepper2328]

Yaay!!! Finally!!! I cannot wait to drive my Aptera and see the investment deliver returns! Let's go!

[@rchender]

Hi Chris, you said in your update that "it is exciting to see....after so many years of design and development...." I come from the design and development world and find that the development of Aptera has occurred amazingly fast and with engineering methods and materials that weren't even available a few years ago. I've been a believer and investor and really enjoy the transparency, capital efficiency, novel concepts, rethinking and choice of materials and suppliers. Robust supply chain and Lean Manufacturing on top of paradigm-shifted thinking will make Aptera a huge success! I'm excited to get my LE. Thanks to the entire team!

[@freepower1082]

Alright Aptera ! Let’s get this going and rock this BABY , YES ! 😎

[@shrimptopian3392]

Do a video about US Capital Global, and be disappointed

[@Elfraty]

In a few years looking back to this moment from that little sunny campsite in the south of France......That is my Aptera dream for quite some time now....and is now becoming reality every step closer to that dream future....

[@johnbullers8647]

Can't wait to get mine!

[@Nphen]

This is one time where I'm glad to see a crowdfunding end! I invested in Aptera in 2022 or 23. I want to set up a franchise restaurant that uses Aptera as delivery vehicles. Wrap them with the logo, no need for an aero-harming sign topper! Solve the shortage of drivers like Domino's does, with company vehicles. But for sandwiches. Domino's should be ordering a fleet of Aptera, too!

[@TheRainHarvester]

I bet they'll raise the price by 10 years of gasoline before its released. Every other ev company has done this.

[@KeyOn_M6]

We're rooting for Aptera! Can't wait to see these all over the world!

[@hogi99]

Hope you're good at waiting. This is starting to look like the kid who's been waiting 15 years for his Dad to get back from the corner store to get those cigarettes. 😂

[@youtubewatcher1555]

That's so exciting! Go Aptera!

[@anydaynow01]

You guys are doing such amazing things, I just hope you keep the right to repair and avoid being bought out by a major automaker like GM or BYD. Can't wait to see my Aptera in the driveway soaking up the sun!

[@RudyRender]

The years of trial and error have paid off so well. I’m happy to see how far Aptera has come despite the painstaking obstacles. I cannot wait to own one! I hope you join the stock market as well. I was so let down by Nikola, but Aptera is a different beast and solar?! I live in the sunshine state of Florida and this vehicle makes so much sense! Well done guys 🎉

[@Salanan]

Funding secured!!!

[@milohobo9186]

Spoilers!!!

[@Rich1Rodriguez]

This is good news. Remember, though, funding for a start up is a multi-year multi-step process. The agreement with USCapital is likely one step of many. Charge on!

[@jimjones-pz1tt]

Not smart to quote con-man Elon Musk.

[@tHebUm18]

@@jimjones-pz1tt Con man (and CEO of the only successful new major automaker in over a century) Sounds like 2025 we'll get to use "prototypes are easy, production is hard" as Aptera probably repeatedly fails to meet production goals like every other EV maker (including legacy automakers).

[@JohnPMiller]

Does anyone know the details of the US Capital funding? Is it a loan, or will they get equity in the company? If they get equity, what percentage? Just wondering. I'm looking forward to seeing Apteras on the road in 2025!

[@CD-rt7ec]

So awesome, cant wait to get mine! Congratulations to the Aptera Team!

[@dugintexas7908]

It has come so far. I am very excited to see the car in person. I told myself once they secured funding and approached a release level vehicle I would order. That was today. Very excited for my Launch Edition. My order is numbered above 77k so I suspect it will still be a few years but that's ok!

[@mobayguy]

YES! Great news that I've been waiting for and expected. Space is in the driveway, the charger is ready and we're ready to drive our new 1000 mi version from Anaheim to the East Coast. Road Trio! Welcome Home Aptera. You're going to be insanely successful!

[@elertus]

A memorable May with this culmination of news... The rubber meets the road ! CONGRATULATIONS ALL ! + ON!

[@ApteraMotors]

Thank you!!

[@n.brucenelson5920]

What a joyous day!

[@Okurka.]

Rubber? They don't even know what suspension to use; let alone what size tires. Edit: Now they also don't know what hub motors to use.

[@user-roadwander]

@@Okurka. You sound so unhappy.

[@Okurka.]

@@user-roadwander My time will come.

[@ElectricUAM]

I'm excited about how far you have come since the first time I saw you and sat inside an Aptera at the 2009 Long Beach Grand Prix. It's still my first choice and I'm sorry I missed you at DRIFTx, but look forward to chatting next year. Cheers!

[@tumbleweed1976]

Congratulations to the past and present team!

[@DemaGeek]

So much fantastic news to unpack here, thank you Aptera!!!

[@ApteraMotors]

Thank you for watching, and for your support!

[@DemaGeek]

@@ApteraMotors Thank us for watching? We're on the edge of our pins and needles over here and wouldn't miss this for the world!! We are so excited for what you are doing and how you are doing it!

[@glennzajic7318]

@@DemaGeek Yeah, I thought it was funny that CA said we needed to watch to the end!

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

This is a wonderful and bold project. Watching from the UK I do hope a mk2 version will make it over to the UK and Europe. It’s always great to see truly different thinking.

[@underscorechaz]

Great news guys can’t wait!!!

[@michaelmay9958]

It's been a long road, but the end is now in sight! I was following Aptera in the first iteration, and reserved/invested when I heard you were back 3 years ago. Hopefully the last vehicle I ever buy!

[@madmotorcyclist]

Me too. I've only had 3 cars in my lifetime so far (presently on my 2011 Nissan Leaf) and wore out seven motorcycles. This vehicle is perfect for me in my old age.

[@adimchionyenadum2962]

Also my last.

[@TheHandyJeff]

I am incredibly excited for this! As someone who rides motorcycles and is obsessed with becoming sustainable I am ready for Aptera to come to market!

[@greyangelpilot]

Congratulations Chris & Team ~ ! A well deserved & earned reward for your focus, dedication & vision to bring the world the most innovative Solar vehicle the globe's ever known!

[@mpetty9947]

Pretty cool to see the car on the track over there!

[@ApteraMotors]

It was a blast!! Just a bit hot..

[@garywozniak7742]

​@ApteraMotors it was great seeing the video of you on the track with and good to know it handled the heat ok.

[@Okurka.]

@@ApteraMotors Wasn't the airco in the Aptera working?

[@DrTeeHenry]

Closer and closer!

[@TailosiveEV]

Wohhooo! Big congratulations 🎈🎉🎊 on securing funding 🙌🏼

[@tozzasque]

Congratulations! GO APTERA 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Nuker54]

Exciting update! So proud of you and your team for making the Aptera a reality. I can't wait to get one for use here in Phoenix AZ!! 🌞🌞🌞

[@sleekitwan]

This is a work of art, a classic before it even goes on the roads. All they have to do, is not mess it up. They have come a long way, press on, it’s worth it.

[@akshayramachandran7806]

All of your efforts will pay off, Team Aptera! Can’t wait to have my Launch Edition!

[@Peace2051]

Congrats to the whole Aptera team! Your success makes so much sense.

[@williamread8186]

This is so cool. In my YT post about a month ago I said that Aptera needed to get debt equity funding to proceed and it has happened. Congratulations Aptera. Looking forward to getting my car soon.

[@extremerotary]

Heck yes! Funding!!! I cant wait to get mine! I'll have to put some more in to bump me up from slot 1140 of the accelerators!

[@ApteraMotors]

Thank you for the investment, we really appreciate you!

[@adimchionyenadum2962]

As long as you do it before June 30th. AP closing then.

[@Okurka.]

You fell right into the trap.

[@gmv0553]

​@@Okurka.I honestly believe that you are jealous of the enthusiasm and future for Aptera! I can tell you one thing for sure, it is a lot better being on this side of Aptera instead of the dark side you are in!

[@Okurka.]

@@gmv0553 Remind me in a year.

[@mateonavarro7443]

Wow amazing!! These people express great, fun and extremely smart personalities!! I wanna be an assistant for people like this!!

[@DriverJ-N]

i cant wait see this vehicle prove so many ppl wrong who doubted it

[@fanfare100]

There will always be sour grapes. I wonder how man of them now will eat their words. They'll prolly come up with new things to raise FUD about. Makes me wonder if they work for the Detroit or Oil lobbies. lol

[@Okurka.]

@@fanfare100 There are over 47,000 reservations; I wonder how many of them will eat their words.

[@junglegroove2012]

You should watch some KZbin from 2010 from aptera.

[@ProxyGamingPG]

@@junglegroove2012 Yet 14 years later... These NPCs still be waiting for their fusion breakthrough. Keep Dreaming!

[@BlackJeepConvertible]

EV is gonna fail, maybe if it was ICE

[@richarddickey7367]

Fantastic overview of what is coming and congratulations on securing production funding!

[@briguy992]

Exciting update about the production funding!

[@mwupclose]

Funding secured baby! WOO! So excited to hear all the progress y’all have made!

[@namenotshown9277]

nope, sounds that way, but no funding secured

[@loums52]

Fantastic! So happy to be an investor and reservation holder. Since I live in Carlsbad I’ll also look forward to the first showing of this beautiful machine.

[@sreville]

Great news!! Literally got chills 😍😍

[@spoorthyv]

Letssss goooooo!! Aptera is killing it.

[@ASkippingRock]

Way to go! The progress is super impressive.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Let's gooooooo!!!! We are closer than ever!

[@nathanbrakband]

More chassis and suspesnion info when available, I find that stuff really interesting, especially for a 3 wheeler! Congrats on the major milestones!

[@ApteraMotors]

We plan to do more in-depth videos in the coming weeks about certain systems. Good idea!

[@jhallpk]

amazing update all around, cant wait to see mine sitting in the driveway catching some free miles

[@humangreatly9693]

Great, I like that aptera management keeps us aware of every neety greety that takes place.thus building trust with the investor COMMUNITY.

[@astrothad]

I changed my configuration to the Launch Edition because I want this ASAP! Congrats on getting a funding source

[@ApteraMotors]

Thanks so much Astro!

[@gr8dvd]

May do same, depends when I can clear my garage (to drive thru for southern exposure).

[@alldecentnamestaken]

I'm really rooting for you guys. I've always liked this design.

[@DSvideo7777]

Go Aptera!! Long way to go, but major milestones bridging the distance… ⚡️⚡️😀

[@MVPLRJohnson]

So excited for our company!

[@IBMara]

Thank you so much for these updates. They not only make me feel good, but connected. Keep up the great work and know we are all behind you.

[@Da-transporter]

Love the updates. I hope to invest a little more before time is up

[@ApteraMotors]

Thank you for your investment!

[@garychiang2568]

First to hear the news! Really looking forward to getting my order asap!

[@ApteraMotors]

Can't wait for you to get your vehicle Gary!

[@Okurka.]

@@ApteraMotors You say that in every video; just start production.

[@garychiang2568]

@@Okurka. I’m in no hurry. They can take the time they need and produce my vehicle when they are ready. There is nothing else like this on the market. The old saying measure twice cut once applies here.

[@niklaswejedal463]

So looking forward to when the production starts and even more to when the EU-version is ready!

[@insanity54]

I love monthly updates and I love behind the scenes looks into projects. Thanks so much!

[@conorharrington2061]

IM SO EXCITED 🎉 PRODUCTION WOOOO

[@ApteraMotors]

WOOOo

[@Justaguyinthecornerofthescreen]

I love this and have followed for so long, this project itself motivates me to do better to be even more ready to buy the áptera when it comes out

[@cameralife8]

As a college student, I can't wait to buy an Aptera in 10 years when I finally have a steady income and Aptera has perfected their model!

[@ApteraMotors]

It'll be the perfect first, and only vehicle!

[@cameralife8]

@@ApteraMotors it would be amazing to see a fleet of these out in the middle of the dessert where there isn't gas or electricity! Personally I look forward to a camping in it with air conditioning all night 😭😂

[@cameralife8]

@@ApteraMotors probably the only vehicle I'll ever buy once I can :)

[@bearclaw5115]

Wait a year or two sure if you are a cautious type but 10 is too long. You're missing out on the benefits for a decade.

[@Okurka.]

@@ApteraMotors First and only? Do you expect it to last decades?

[@rjzmanz]

I love seeing how the factory in the background of the videos is getting more 'populated'. It looks more lived in ❤

[@n.brucenelson5920]

@@RomanChaar It is NOT empty.

[@VedaSay]

Wow! Exciting update. Aptera is one of the best things to happen in recent times.

[@Okurka.]

So was Theranos.

[@Soothsayer210]

Thx. for the Updats Chris, please keep them coming.

[@ApteraMotors]

We will ;)

[@labcoattheater6161]

Thanks for making this video update. can't wait to see these machines on the road.

[@Hansengineering]

We're all counting on you!

[@mikewho9964]

Really important video and content - its shows future customers that its a real product with a realistic case use - regular updates like this reflect how you are rising to the challenges of building a sustainable , useful product

[@opinionmatters7119]

I’d buy one…hello from Canada

[@MIRAGEDEALER]

Great to meet the people.

[@willparrish7646]

So exciting, go aptera, go!

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🤗 THANKS CHRIS,FOR THE UPDATE 😎👍💚💚💚

[@sqlevolicious]

Oh man, my driveway is so ready for my delivery. Can't wait!

[@kenypetit-frere7016]

Nice. Funding secure. This is a big step forward.

[@Okurka.]

Apparently it's less than $20 million; they made a loss of $54.6 million in 2023.

[@namenotshown9277]

@@Okurka. there is no funding secured

[@MrAMT83]

Hoping the finalized vehicle will meet my requirements and I can take delivery as soon as my number comes up.

So glad for you guys ! Happy to be an investor as well :)

[@CalvinJordan-b1c]

I guess dreams do come true thanks for all your hard work

[@tony34star]

Love the vehicle this is the future! Light weight and incredible aerodynamics.

[@craigmerrow225]

YES! Very excited to hear this, congratulations! Looking forward to taking delivery of my LE next year!

[@ElDocThor]

Rooting for you guys!! Hope to get one in the future

[@Okurka.]

Hope is the correct word.

[@TonyG_Film]

It’s happening!

[@evolv.e]

I had a driveway extension poured specifically for the Aptera to park and soak up the sun. 🌞⚡️🔋

[@gearheadtechnology]

LOL

[@Okurka.]

Installing solar panels on your garage would've been cheaper and your vehicle wouldn't get UV-damaged by the sun.

[@MIRAGEDEALER]

@@Okurka. Yes I have the same idea I have a vent in the corner of my garage where I could run the feed through and my solar panel would face the morning sun.

[@evolv.e]

@@Okurka. my solar panels cost me 36k. My driveway extension cost me $2500. You do the math. Besides, the Aptera is better outside in the sun. And I already have four EV’s in my garage. The Aptera does not need to be in there with them.

[@Okurka.]

@@evolv.e Do the math how much 700 Watt of solar panels cost, it's far less than $2500. What makes you think that the Aptera is better outside in the sun? It's vinyl wrapped, not painted. Not sure why you need a three-wheeler when you already have four cars.

[@danwat1234]

This is beautiful news thanks for the update. It was just a matter of time before a whale saw the solar mobility!

[@jimmiecox3183]

Congratulations!!!

[@johnesco]

Want want WANT