How much CASH does Aptera NEED?

[@DemaGeek]

The auto industry and all of us need Aptera! Yes, it has to happen!! Pre-order holder and investor since November of 2021.

[@bluetoad2668]

You do realise that you're going to lose that money you invested? I'm not trolling here - I'm actually very concerned about companies like this getting very inexperienced investors to put money in based on highly improbable forecasts of future performance. What was the information that Aptera provided to you?

[@DemaGeek]

@@bluetoad2668 Aptera information is publicly available on the website for you to read for yourself. All startups are high risk.

[@TheScottShepard]

Great interview Brian. I love it when you stay positive. I can’t get enough Aptera content. The autonomy efficiency insight was really interesting. I look forward to the IPO.

[@sonjatarek1333]

OK lets talk pricing! Current Investor promo: $2,500.00 Discount (max 5.0% of Purchase Price), Vehicle would have to be $50,000.00 !!!!!! If this is real, APTERA will NOT be competitive in the EV Market!

[@bluetoad2668]

​@@sonjatarek1333you are correct , no sane investor who can do math would put money into this company.

[@jeffharris7777]

I love their opinion on FSD. Level 4 isn't necessary and level 5 doesn't exist, yet.

[@chriscovella1371]

Awesome Brian. Bring us as much Aptera info as possible. I have a relatively early reservation for 400 mile version and $1K investor. Can't wait for this vehicle, likely be in the 300mpg equivalent and super eye catching.

[@Mas_zeppelin]

​@roxasrox123 I just need like 50

[@DrTeeHenry]

Great interview. Chris always exudes confidence, but I could feel it even more with this go around. Exciting stuff.

[@thesustainabilitysoonerchannel]

Chris is right, "You're great at this!" My Tesla Weekend is hands down the best third party source for accurate, up to date Aptera information. Why? You are the only creator who consistently avoids the temptation to spread Aptera rumor and idle speculation. You go directly to the top and interview the President & CEO. As a major Aptera investor and the holder of the first Aptera fleet order who has dealt personally w/Chris, Steve and many other key members of their terrific and exceptionally dedicated team, we appreciate you doing it right. Pls. keep showing the world what talented, straight shooters are behind the world's first practical, affordable solar EV. You're the Gold Standard, Brian!

[@jeffreymartin2010]

Consider changing the name: My EV Weekend

[@thesustainabilitysoonerchannel]

@@jeffreymartin2010 Tesla started it all...no reason not to continue honoring their vision. W/o Tesla, there would be no Aptera 2.0.

[@davidhuber6251]

Great questions. I hate to admit that I like the Aptera mostly for the looks. It's a sexy beast.

[@adimchionyenadum2962]

You are in good company. Nothing to be ashamed of. The majority of reservation holders are in exactly for the same reason.

[@adimchionyenadum2962]

I have watched only one of your shows, at the Tesla event, featuring Aptera. It was so interesting that once I saw this, I immediately clicked on it without hesitation, and I wasn't disappointed. Well conducted interview and tons of quality information. Thanks for keeping us abreast. I will check out Part 1 of the interview.

[@FutureAzA]

Appreciate that! It helps that Chris makes himself available to talk about what's going on, and isn't afraid to answer questions. Viewers may not like all the answers, or even believe them, but he's among the very few company leaders who have accepted my invitation to talk.

[@josephgallagher1440]

Great video, thanks Brian and Chris! I am all in on Aptera as an Accelerator investor number 1,063. This revolutionary vehicle provides a unique design that is gorgeous, efficiency, low operational cost, performance and many other items that are awesome. I hope to get my launch edition vehicle by 9/30/2024!

[@anydaynow01]

Agreed, investor and preorder holder here. I've driven PHEVs up to this point, the Aptera will be my first full BEV (SEV, Solar Electric Vehicle?) commuting appliance if everything pans out and they make it to market.

[@adimchionyenadum2962]

I can understand your enthusiasm (we all are) and love your optimism. But early 2025 may be more realistic. You can mark my post for future reference.

[@josephgallagher1440]

Thanks for your response, note that I am basing this off Chris’s comments within this video. Chris stated that the first production deliveries would commence at the end of summer. Although he has stated in another prior video from last month that deliveries would start at the beginning of the summer. As a result, I hope it’s by 9/30 or by the end of 2024.

[@M13x13M]

You should have done some research on the Aptera investors from 2008. The proptype must be considerably heavier now since it has been repainted / rebranded so many times to scam a new set of investors.

[@josephgallagher1440]

The 2008 verses now are different.

[@christopherc4814]

Don’t care about the auto driving system or whatever its called. Don’t worry about this until the company is up and running, producing vehicles. Just get a driving vehicle to customers.

[@bernardob1005]

thank you so much for keeping us updated on this very exciting company - fingers crossed for them!

[@Crunch_dGH]

And my $15k Launch Edition deposit, to boot!

[@b.robinson206]

8:43 & 12:19 The quiet parts spoken out loud. The car is not just the star here. They have a very innovative scheme to build vehicles that's even a little ahead of Tesla. A very small manufacturing footprint and extreme ease of construction that can be applied to other vehicles. Really, big investors should be beating the door down to give seed money to fund Aptera for that reason alone.

[@morrisl7]

really? you think this ragtag group of a few men are going to reninvent the car manufacturing process? you are delusional.

[@thomascorbett2936]

This is the most informative podcast in a long time .

[@FutureAzA]

Hey, thanks!

[@diraziz396]

Way to go Guys. Much success Indeed

[@Carl_in_AZ]

One of the reasons Lucid was delayed was issues with silver painting their roofs so they ended up subbing it out to Penske painting. Painting was such an environmental issue at my old employer that we ended out moving offsite our paint production for our egnines to an outside vendor.

[@FutureAzA]

Paint shops are shockingly expensive. Hundreds of millions for a serious volume line.

[@RPhTom]

stainless ala cybertruck.

[@GNiessen]

Good info, thanks. I'd love to see you drive one to Canada and back. Good luck. 🍀

[@yaoxiongliang9483]

Short answer to the autonomy question: our car will have very basic and simple ADAS and we are not chasing other big guys on that front.

[@damaliamarsi2006]

I really hope Aptera comes out. I am a future phantom customer (no pre-order) for the 1000+ mile range. I really want this as when I retire I want to road trip the hell out of it. I actually hope battery tech improves and Aptera actually goes up to 1800 miles of range as the extra range on road trips is awesome!

[@deanmcmanis9398]

Again, great questions, and great answers. I'm excited to get my Aptera is 2024. Thanks for the thoughtful interview Brian, and Chris.

[@FutureAzA]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JayGrant-hi5ms]

Sooo…when are you renaming or opening a My Aptera Weekend channel? Great work Brian! Please keep it up, and I hope you get a West Coast drive.

[@andremcamara3120]

Great interview,thank you. One area I washoping you may have touched was the HVAC System. Since the future is in the use of Heat Pumps for better efficiency, I hope that Aptera considers usinv a Heat Pump instead of an Air Conditiong Unit and Resistive Heating.

[@garywozniak7742]

Great interview Brian. I like Chris Anthony's positivity that they are going to male it.

[@FutureAzA]

Fingers crossed!

[@jeffbertuleit5848]

I would suggest that an available training KZbin or class be offered to Accelerator drivers on how to proactively handle questions, comments, and snide remarks from people seeing the vehicle for the first time. Maybe have a QR sticker located somewhere on the vehicle and maybe an Aptera points reward program. Ha, maybe a roll down side window shade info sheet.

[@chrisbarrett2512]

Efficiency is very possibly the lynchpin for this concept. If a recession is about to occur, maybe the fact that it has the greatest efficiency will be its biggest selling factor. Validation is going to prove so much, as to how good is it really. I am going to drive my Aptera here, there, and everywhere in North America. Marketing should be asking me to go here there and everywhere.

[@anydaynow01]

Agreed, they need very few battery materials to get their advertised ranges. For folks that spend most of their time in a commuting appliance as a single occupant these would be perfect for them.

[@wingsounds13]

Great Aptera info. Thanks to you and Chris for this.

[@FutureAzA]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kevtheobald]

I appreciate Aptera taking the time to take questions. You can tell some of the answers have been given many times before. They are probably getting tired of some of these questions, but it is part of the business. Aptera has gone bankrupt before and is behind schedule, so asking financial related questions is not really rude and is probably among the most common asked ones. I do think many people want to see them succeed, including me. Once they offer something that can seat four people, I will consider their vehicles for purchase.

[@n.brucenelson5920]

"Aptera has gone bankrupt before" Why do people keep repeating this lie? The fact is that years after Chris and Steve were booted from the company in a surprise board vote organized by the Idealab appointed CEO, they had abandoned the plan that Chris and Steve had raised money for. They were unable to fund their changed vision for the company, and they held an orderly liquidation. The company never went bankrupt.

[@kevtheobald]

You sound like you splitting hairs with that, They liquidated, they failed. That is okay, many businesses fail and people need to know that and should know that. Failure is failure. Glad they went for another stab at this. @@n.brucenelson5920

[@Crunch_dGH]

@@n.brucenelson5920 A story that needs repeating!

[@adimchionyenadum2962]

Aptera has never shown that they are getting tired of repeated questions even if they are. Where did you get that?

[@kevtheobald]

@@adimchionyenadum2962 I said they are probably getting tired of answering the same question over and over. Most humans get tired of that. It is just the reality of dealing with the public. Don't take it as some attack on them.

[@markfisch1396]

I’m waiting for my Aptera genius car! Thanks!

[@dougandersen645]

I’m waiting for my accelerator Aptera and I’m planning my trip home to Minnesota. If the sweet spot for the battery is between 20 and 80%, what is the ideal range if I stay in the sweet spot? 20% off the bottom and 20% off the top, leaves 60% in the middle. Taking 40% off the range leaves 240 miles. I’ll be planning my trip carefully because I’ll be looking for a charger much more often than the stated range of 400 miles. Useable range will be closer to 300 than 400.

[@jeffharris7777]

This is all so very exciting...thanks for keeping my mind off Israel/Hamas and Russia/Ukraine. THANK YOU 🙏

[@PaleBlueDotCitizen]

Thanks for reminding us all

[@jeffharris7777]

@@PaleBlueDotCitizen Thanks for leaving a moronic statement.

[@kevtheobald]

Brian, you should ask marketing to let you do "Can an Aptera really help the day-to-day life of a big family" where you use an Aptera for a month. That would hopefully give you time to make a range of videos, including testing out how good the solar charging works, especially on more cloudy days. Could do a reactions video of people of random people on the streets. Maybe do a biggest fears addressed video of owning an Aptera, such as if you need it towed who can tow it, or when you need service how will that happen, or if you are on the freeway will a heavy gust of wind blow you out of your lane, and so on. I would suggest presenting a list of about five to ten videos you would make if they loaned you a unit for a month. You could even offer to come down there to get it and make driving Highway 1 part of your videos. I just got back from a short trip in my Model 3 RWD along a the stretch near Jenner, California, and I could see people fearing using an EV in areas like that because charging options are very limited. The range of the Aptera would probably lay to rest much of those fears and it would just be a gorgeous to drive Highway 1. Nice work on the interview Brian. I think you are showing how to ask the tougher questions without being a jerk about it. Some KZbinrs seem to fall to far to the kiss azz side or the hard azz side when asking questions.

[@johnphilbrick1666]

Great interview. Just like the fleet comment, how will it handle in countries that have bad roads?

[@adimchionyenadum2962]

There is a version called the off road version. That would be great for these countries and the third world countries in general.

[@n.brucenelson5920]

I am in Southern Iowa, but we still get below zero days. The frequency is decreasing due to global warming. I do remember one year when our biggest snow storm of the year - over 6"- came on a May 1st. A couple of days later it was all gone. The saying here is "if you don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes.

[@argonaut405]

Im excited for Aptera's progress but I have to put in my two cents about auto pilot. I dont want it. I want to drive; on long trip and on short trips. I've been following Aptera since the beginning and riding motorcycles for over 25 years . I want something Spartan, efficient, fun to drive and easy to fix. I think that Aptera is already there. We just need to get to full production🙌🐧🐬☀

[@Imageon44]

Bryan thanks for asking Cris all this great questions I learned a lot. The only question you missed was - Is the price of the launch addition still around $33,500? Other than that you hit most everything I needed to know. Thanks again.

[@n.brucenelson5920]

It is WAY to far in advance to set launch pricing. Look at what happened to Rivian when they tried. While inflation has take a toll, battery prices are plummeting, and the labor, speed and scrap production of the new body panel system are far lower than the original vacuum resin production process would have been. Tooling is much more expensive, but costs are dramatically lower per body produced. We will have to wait and see, once all of the supply contracts are in place.

[@Imageon44]

@@n.brucenelson5920 The launch addition was already set at 33,300 then increased to 33,500 just wanted to make sure it stays around there.

[@adimchionyenadum2962]

When, and where, was this increase done? I am not aware of it.

[@darinmiller1916]

The idea of record setting runs with the Aptera is going to be great. What will the charge speed be? Along with efficiency, a good charging speed will be critical to making the record books.

[@darinmiller1916]

Wouldn’t having LFP batteries, so 100% charging could be done without issues be smart? Seems like the way to go, even if they do weigh a bit more.

[@JCSmythe]

San Diego to Vancouver, Canada is 2249 Kms or 21 hrs diving time

[@FutureAzA]

I wouldn't do it in a single go. It would be more about getting the journey done in a way that's fun and doesn't require a single charging stop.

[@infa008]

What about auxiliary power to plug in PEVs?

[@grantblaskowski9667]

Good job. I pre ordered early.

[@n.brucenelson5920]

Good for you! I got in order #42.

[@JayGrant-hi5ms]

I would buy Aptera corporate bonds. Already an Accelerator. Looking forward to an IPO, but I hope it’s as late as possible.

[@markgordon4524]

Open pilot/commai can use a car's built in blind spot monitoring. Not sure if Aptera will have blind spot monitoring.

[@gmv0553]

It will happen! Ask about the battery development for the other battery choices.

[@BillLeavens]

Two questions for the future. When and where can we expect the next assembly shop to be built? Are there any thoughts toward a tow-behind battery trailer to extend the range? That would seem to be an ideal rental solution - and not just for Aptera.

[@nobrien1]

With a 1,000 mile range, why would you need a tow behind battery charger? Plus, with as fast as the 110 v charging is , based on what he said, level 2 would be even better, let alone DC fast charging.

[@claystone7729]

Great interview with Chris. Aptera is getting there no way but forward you will make it for the masses. I need One. ❤❤❤❤❤ GoGoGo Baby!!! Jesus is King 🤴 agree this company will be enormously successful and is much needed.

[@nicklockard]

I still think they should pursue a parallel path to offer a kit car version. It would radically reduce need for production capital, and would bring in some cash and credibility. I would be first in line.

[@allenmoses110]

It what happens when fusion electricity kicks in? Will they electrify the roads?

[@johnfitbyfaithnet]

So deliveries start when?

[@n.brucenelson5920]

Perhaps by end of next Summer if all goes well - not a given.

[@woolfel]

It's cool Aptera is using comma. Honestly I geohotz knows more about coding and building ML models than Elon. Elon has never written a ANN framework or trained a model. People should stop listening to Elon's hype. He is doing his job and selling Telsa as much as possible, but that doesn't mean people should shut off their brains and blindly believe the rantings of a hypeman.

[@AaronVets]

💯🎯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@jenniferj7588]

I live in the very cold area do evs work in that area if yes ...Do you have to keep them pluged in when -10 or more to keep them from freezing ... How long do batteries last at that temp for half the year ...I would love to have an Aptera but it is way way out of my price range so is any other auto but Aptera is the only ev would ever get if able too .. I love the aero dynamic shape why don't other cars do it to saves gas and batteries ....

[@n.brucenelson5920]

We will have more guidance on this when the validation vehicles are put through their paces. I live in Iowa and plan to drive mine year round. I think they are good for at least down to -20 C and I know that some components have been tested to -40. We will see.

[@discinjohn]

Sure, take that trip Brian! I-5 from San Diego to the Canadian border

[@n.brucenelson5920]

I will make that trip to visit my daughter in Bellingham, WA before I head back to Iowa.

[@markmarco2880]

“Its going to happen.”

[@jayman94fly]

Come on guys you got this.

[@reggie2261]

The story of never ending design improvements

[@allenmoses110]

This is the future.

[@juliahello6673]

How can comma ai do full self-driving with only forward facing cameras? How does it change lanes? How does it look left and right at an intersection?

[@steveyen537]

aptera's logo is like a thin, starving (hungry?) pac-man eating a google maps location marker?

[@FutureAzA]

Love it!

[@dhood15277]

If I won the Lottery I would definitely invest it in Aptera.

[@kenypetit-frere7016]

I want this to happen

[@TheRoon4660]

I wonder how practical the Aptera would be in Canada or Northern USA?

[@tims8603]

Me too. I live in WI. They say it will be designed for all climates. The Drive The Lightning channel hosts live in MI and they should get their Aptera early on. I'll be watching to get their feedback.

[@n.brucenelson5920]

I will be getting an early Aptera for use in Iowa. I will be giving reports on my experience with it in winter conditions.

[@tims8603]

@@n.brucenelson5920 What are winters like in IA? Do you get sub zero temps much?

[@TheRoon4660]

Good on you.@@n.brucenelson5920

[@garryford6439]

When will this vehicle be approved for use in Canada by the Federal Government and each of the provincial authorities? I ask this question because I'm a very early reservation holder and would not wish to take delivery before I could legally register it and drive on public roads.

[@DanielWillis-q2g]

A later Aptera with Tesla's FSD for low volume transport. But when I need stuff, I want to use my Cybertruck. I think with these two vehicles, I'll be set for life transport wise.

[@FutureAzA]

That would be like living in the future.

[@nobrien1]

In a future conversation, I would be interested to hear how it would perform under automotive crash testing.

[@FutureAzA]

We covered that briefly on the first part, but not in enough depth to actually provide quality answers. It will be crash tested, and the design is as rugged as a lot of race cars, so I'm not "concerned" about, though like you, I am awfully curious.

[@morrisl7]

just look at it, the wheels will break off and it will go tumbling about. better wear a helmet, in the very unlikely event it even becomes street legal.

[@dave6194]

I'm going to be in Southern California February 2nd to the 6th. Trying to get to see the Aptera. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am a reservation holder for a launch edition.

[@g60dood]

Will it have a route optimizer to stop at charging stations?

[@FutureAzA]

Surely, but with endless sky juice, where's the need?

[@g60dood]

@@FutureAzA It would be rare for my normal use that I would need a charging station, but if I take it on a long road trip for a week the solar might not keep up.

[@libertykrueger1433]

The one question that has never been asked, is just how serious they are about the right to repair? Would that extend to a self build option? There are a lot of talented builders out there. Not to mention some industrious individuals like myself who could benefit quite a bit from saving a few bucks purchasing one of these bit by bit over time.

[@julesvern-u4e]

theyve talked about this many times.. they are very pro right to repair

[@libertykrueger1433]

@@julesvern-u4e So far, no one has asked about a self-build option. If the Aptera was offered as a kit for a bit less money, I would absolutely take that project on. I’ve built ICE kits in the past and would love to do an electric one next.

[@martinyin]

when is a realistic expected launch time frame for the Delta version?

[@adimchionyenadum2962]

EXPECTED: 31 December 2023 till Q1 of 2024 for launch. Commercial production: Q3 of 2024. REALISTIC: Q1 of 2024 for launch, and Q1 of 2025 for commercial production. BTW, the term Delta has been retired. New name: Production Intent Build (PIB).

[@martinyin]

thank you @@adimchionyenadum2962

[@SB-up6nh]

He said they are not painted. So what is the outer color made of? Is it a vinyl wrap?

[@adimchionyenadum2962]

Yes

[@jeffharris7777]

Have a good weekend everyone....stay frosty!!

[@Gargamel-n-Rudmilla]

It is great that they do have designs for other vehicle types since Aptera becomes less valuable as a one horse pony 🐴

[@craigarnold1212]

I want them to get $100 million. That seems to be an amount that will fund the supply build up more quickly. Finish getting the tooling for assembly line. Train assembly people and start producing. And have some cash left to deal with anything unexpected. But at this point their doesn't seem to be anything. Then maybe do some FWD variations or the 250 mile battery pack, why not both?

[@julesvern-u4e]

yup... I was hoping to see a little more by this point. it does look like they are moving forward at least... just slowly. Sadly I get a feeling this company wont survive.

[@aftonline]

What about the ATVM loan? Any progress on that?

[@adimchionyenadum2962]

Nothing yet. Difficult IMO.

[@beebobfennoland9486]

Delivery were how ?

[@FutureAzA]

I would assume first deliveries will be in Carlsbad, but the big focus now is getting them built.

[@andrewfuller8440]

I want to compete with you for the Mexico to Canada road trip, I have relatives in Mexico and friends in Canada

[@FutureAzA]

How DARE you, good sir! I shall challenge you to a duel!

[@richpalmisano1740]

Love me some Aptera but they are cash poor and always seem to be behind the 8-ball on getting to the finish line.

[@n.brucenelson5920]

More cash would be welcome and speed up deliveries. However they are in much better shape than Tesla was in Dec. 2008. They seem to have had better cash management, and have doubled their cash position from their last two SEC reports.

[@vladimirdoyle3934]

Aptera is gonna replace hybrid and sedan market. Knowing that they are gonna make larger versions of Aptera series 1. They would have to be 500 plus mile range for a 4+ seat vehicle.

[@FutureAzA]

We've got a looooot of steps before we start thinking about that.

[@vladimirdoyle3934]

@@FutureAzA absolutely we have work to do and alot of it. But getting to production and have the production 10k year by middle of 2025 will get more interest in the company. Then crowd fund for ads like the Superbowl, KZbin, Amazon prime, tik tok. My biggest hope is for the company to get on 60 minutes.

[@n.brucenelson5920]

@@FutureAzA Still, those steps are listed in their SEC filings.

[@paulsteinkamp224]

Wow! paul

[@p.antoniolindsay1767]

What about the federal loan? Why no one asks about that?

[@FutureAzA]

As I understand, they are working on that.

[@adimchionyenadum2962]

They have applied and waiting.

[@markmarco2880]

I’d be willing to be the first to do a trip to Panama…!🌿🐇

[@FutureAzA]

Bold!

[@Techblaze21654]

Would be fun to be the first to drive an Aptera around the world i would definitely do that lmao

[@desktoptotv8352]

Somebody has been watching Wham baam videos and knows about honda bumps ;)

[@FutureAzA]

It's an epidemic.

[@FunWithCars716]

Everyone said it would be easy to get my deposit back, its been 12 days, still nothing!

[@FutureAzA]

That's not ideal.

[@charlescole-p9v]

I'm really surprised that an individual or group of forward thinking billionaires have not stepped up to the plate.

[@FutureAzA]

Right? Where are the angel investors hiding out?

[@markdc1145]

Because they know the ROI is poor. Vehicle manufacturing is rarely profitable.

[@danielchiniewicz2308]

I honestly hope they get enough support from regular people not interested in profits and avoid the corporate vampirism

[@AaronVets]

@@markdc1145 🤡

[@JamieReneeVonTeez]

👍

[@SteveBueche1027]

Solar arriving next week? I thought they were building their own panels in house?

[@n.brucenelson5920]

Yes they are. But components, such as the glass layer are coming from other places. They have posted video of shooting ice balls at the glass sandwich panels and they are tougher and less scratch prone than the previous plastic covered design. The manufacturing line is in the Carlsbad factory where the vacuum resin infusion molds for the body parts were going to be. This is why they no longer needed the separate solar facility.

[@jkpinpdx]

This will be a great 2nd car... "QUCK TRIP" car in addition to our TESLAS! ...but remember, Tesla will be coming out with a $25k option, I wonder what the price will be once Aptera scales up! Cant Wait!

[@nicklockard]

Tesla will never produce a car for less than $45k (average), unless they buy out Aptera.

[@Obvsaninternetexpert]

you can already buy a tesla for less then that@@nicklockard

[@FullTimeOverland]

I really want one of these, but I've been down this road with Arcimoto. Like Elon says "Prototypes are easy, production is hard". These guys have been working on a prototype since 2005, and they still don't have a Production candidate. 😢

[@barnabasseadog7660]

Your misinformed. I have an Arcimoto and my experience shows me how Aptera is an order of magnitude higher in engineering than a FUV, and that Aptera will avoid the mistakes Arcimoto has made. Delta prototype is now the Production Intent Build and will soon be ready for validation, with Accelerator deliveries by next year.

[@daiesison]

Is it possible to remove, replace, improve, redesign the terrible bars going through the side windows?

[@FutureAzA]

Only of you don't want them to open.

[@n.brucenelson5920]

The line will be narrower in the production intent vehicles. I rode in a prototype and was surprised not to be very bothered by it. YMMV, depending on how tall you are.

[@popebobcat3716]

So they have 2000 investors who can receive their Aptera's first. Those are ones who have effectively given the money to Aptera. However, they have many reservation holders with no substantial amount given to Aptera. It seems that a non-contractual questionnaire may find that Aptera could start giving place-in-line starting at 2001 to those who are willing and able to pre-order with an unrefundable cost in full. There may be some reservation holders who would opt in but I think they may find more from the fleet companies. Those companies are ones who cannot invest directly but may be able to commit a substantial amount. I guess that is the crowd funding model. $50 million only requires 1,250 non-refundable, full price pre-orders.

[@Tneo7]

It's happening in 2024 ! Hopefully we will have Aptera before elections and a new President.

[@gmv0553]

For the sake of our democracy I hope you are wrong!

[@sunrisejak2709]

Investors are awash with money. The amount is actually not very big. Aptera is unwilling to provide the equity position necessary to secure the funding. The potential investors will behave like vultures circling prey and will pounce to grab the the prize according to their requirements. Depends on how stubborn Aptera wants to be defending equity. At this moment Aptera is not for sale.

[@phiiz3r]

Yeah, Apetera needs to steer clear of greedy VCs and unhinged billionaires when looking for additional funding.

[@sunrisejak2709]

@@phiiz3r Yes, but money never comes without strings attached. Do you think anyone will loan 50 million on good faith? No collateral? Unknown value of equity? That's just not how business works. It's more likely how much equity 50 million BUYS. I suspect potential funders expect a whole lot more than Aptera is willing to give. I suspect the folks with money to bailout Aptera will wait until it's circling the drain.

[@johnrosner8964]

I have a question, is it going to be able to go up hill in the future

[@farmerpete6274]

pedals are an otional extra...

[@FutureAzA]

We addressed that in the previous part.

[@rosemariebredahl9519]

Solar panel sliders for when parked?

[@FutureAzA]

The weight and drag would likely make it impractical for most users.

[@dtriplett03]

BRIAN BRIAN BRIAN, APTERA CA TO CA🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@FutureAzA]

I'm getting a bit worried for them.

[@aussieideasman8498]

@@FutureAzA All is going to plan - it's just not the plan they tell us.

[@garymenezes6888]

When will we see the headline "Aptera, Tesla killer?"

[@FutureAzA]

I think their markets are sufficiently different that it wouldn't drive the clicks.

[@DrTeeHenry]

Blue ocean technology. Apples and oranges. It's not a zero-sum game.

[@MarkXHolland]

I don't like drawing attention to myself, so I wouldn't drive one of these. On the other hand I would definitely drive a Cybertruck, so I'm not quite sure where that leaves me. Maybe it's actually a vulnerability issue. 🤷‍♂️

[@n.brucenelson5920]

If you don't have to haul lots of heavy cargo around all the time, why would you want to spend several times the amount for the energy to go a given distance compared to Aptera. Pay attention to the Aptera crash test results when they come out. I think you will be surprised.

[@adimchionyenadum2962]

🤣🤣 You are hilarious!

[@AaronVets]

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[@tonyrobson905]

I don’t know if anyone else thought of this ,but what about looking to Shark Tank for your 50 million?

[@AaronVets]

Screw those clowns. 🤡🤡🤡

[@petemiller519]

I was going to invest into Aptera, but did not due to it making large design compromises to save a dollar a day compared to a Tesla. I pay 2 cents per km and drive 50 km per day in a Tesla. If an Aptera would get all of it's energy from the panels (which it will not), I would save a dollar per day, but would have a 2 seater, small luggage space, less safe and funny looking car that requires a motorcycle license,.and limits your side vision with the split window design. We already have high efficiency vehicles, it's called an EV. If you want free energy, get solar panels on your roof. I wish them well, but would rather stick to something more conventional.

[@AaronVets]

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[@jeffharris7777]

And no, you're not first 😅😂

[@upnorthyooper1196]

FSD isn't needed.

[@tygorton]

I'm curious how these things make sense in urban environments that are becoming more and more dangerous. How hard is it to lift and tip over? What about repairs? If it gets damaged, how much will it cost to fix? Who will do the work? How expensive will it be to replace that glass after a standard break in? You'd also be on the road with increasingly heavier/larger EVs. What does it look like when this thing gets hit by a Model Y? I don't think folks are thinking this through.

[@chrisbarrett2512]

Crash testing will occur, (even though unnecessary under the regulations) with carbon fiber panels, only 6 total, replacing one should not be a huge problem. The company has chosen to make this a right to repair vehicle, so who is going to repair is up to the owner, as Aptera will send parts and schematics directly to the owner, and anyone can do the fixing. It has been designed to be well balanced and flipping it over would not be an easy thing to do. I refer you to the moose test with the beta version, passing the moose test, over a year ago. Break in can occur anywhere, insurance will be cheaper than a 4-wheel car. I completely disagree with idea that this has not been thought through, my opinion is that they have done as much to think it through as anyone has ever done.

[@tygorton]

We'll see. Saying people have a right to repair doesn't mean shops will want to work on them, or how much they might charge to do so. These are highly custom vehicles. Repair cost silliness is revealing itself all over the EV sector. So forgive me for being skeptical... but NOBODY knows what it will cost to fix one of these until they start hitting the real world. Regarding insurance, where are you getting your info that it will be "cheaper" than a 4 wheel car? People in the UK are paying upwards of $6,000 a year to insure EVs. Insurance companies don't know what will happen with these vehicles, do they? They are in the blind on them due to lack of real world data. So maybe let's not make up stories about how cheap the insurance will be until they've been on the road for a couple years.

[@paulrybarczyk5013]

@@tygorton Aptera has stated that if a part gets broken or damaged, you can order a replacement from them, then they will ship it with instructions on how to replace it. Only basic tools are needed. The simplicity of Aptera’s design makes that viable, unlike for most other vehicles.

[@DemaGeek]

@@tygorton Checked with State Farm over a year ago and they confirmed Aptera to be in the Autocycle/Motorcycle category, that it would be no problem to insure, and to expect the cost to be similar to that of the Can-Am Spyder, which we pay $300 per year for.

[@tygorton]

Nice, hope it holds. The insurance companies won't really know until the vehicle is in the real world for a couple of years. Nobody can predict everything that may cause expensive problems on a design like this until it is put to the test. But if simple repairs prove costly OR if they become targets of crime for whatever reason, insurance could quickly become an issue. I just want people to go into something like this fully aware of the blind spots.@@DemaGeek

[@M13x13M]

There seems to be an unlimited amount of silly investors with poor memories that fall for the 3 wheel vehicle scam every 5 years or so,

[@n.brucenelson5920]

The ones who equate 3 wheels with scams are the ones who are not doing due diligence. Yes, Elio and the Dale were scams. We can point to many that are not. Any one who follows the Aptera founders knows that they have multiple successful startups under their belt. The last company Chris Anthony co-founded he took public as CEO - hardly the record of a scammer.

[@morrisl7]

yup thats the only thing keeping this small group of scammers pumping out cgi and promises. idiots willing to throw $100 at it.

[@AaronVets]

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