This is what the Tesla Robotaxi should have been…

[@electricviking]

The best solar company in Australia just installed my new solar system. Check them out here: www.resinc.com.au/electricviking

[@surfntrucks]

Stop trying to push Aptera on Americans. It’s an investment money pit. Americans don’t want small cars.

[@RussianThunderrr]

-- You forgot to mentioned, that Aptera, not only one of the most technological, but also one of most beautiful US motorcycles...

[@rare_wubbox360]

On this one i do not agree with you. Neither does Tesla.. and i bet you they know better than both you and me how the cybrcab should be made

[@AdrianMorris-g7o]

The people who are making this vehicle seem really good and into it I hope they succeed

[@tom0kiely]

I doubt they’ll succeed. I really do hope they will but even Rivian is struggling. Apart from state sponsored Chinese EV makers only Tesla managed to survive long enough to grow and that was against all the odds.

[@LJ-jq8og]

They are FRAUDS... WTF UP !

[@lanzer22]

I honestly think they don't have what it takes. I wanted to place an order for one back in 2011. Now they're still not ready for full production. A company moving this slowly is highly unlikely to succeed.

[@farmerfarmerer3847]

@@lanzer22 Absolutely correct. What did musk famously say? “Mass production is hell”

[@johngee777]

Unfortunately I must agree. They originally started in 2006. They failed and tried again in 2021. Almost 4 years later and $135 million dollars and not even 1 production car.

[@ThalanorThornhale]

How did I miss this video? Awesome coverage of the Aptera. More updates on their progress in the future please!!!!

[@patrickcorcoran4828]

Aptera is classified as an "Autocycle" not a "Motorcycle" in the USA. The distinction is important if you are getting an insurance quote or looking up your state laws. I'm also a reservation holder and really looking forward to full production.

[@75Chopin]

If insurance is cheaper this is also a +

[@vic321344]

Autocycles ARE motorcycles. They also lack any safety standards necessary for a car. ENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2015 HOUSE BILL 6 RATIFIED BILL H6-v-3 AN ACT TO DEFINE AND REGULATE AUTOCYCLES. "Passenger Vehicles. - a. Autocycle. - A three-wheeled motorcycle that has a steering wheel, pedals, seat safety belts for each occupant, antilock brakes, air bag protection, completely enclosed seating that does not require the operator to straddle or sit astride, and is otherwise manufactured to comply with federal safety requirements for motorcycles. a.a1. Excursion passenger vehicles. - Vehicles transporting persons on sight-seeing or travel tours. … d. Motorcycles. - Vehicles having a saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, including motor scooters, autocycles, motor scooters, and motor-driven bicycles, but excluding tractors and utility vehicles equipped with an additional form of device designed to transport property, three-wheeled vehicles while being used by law-enforcement agencies and mopeds as defined in subdivision d1 of this subsection." You can make up your own definitions, but they have no legal meaning.

[@vic321344]

@@75Chopin Insurance will be very expensive.

[@tims8603]

In most states. A few states classify it as a motorcycle.

[@robertkirchner7981]

@@vic321344 Anything can be built to a higher standard than required by law.

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

I've got to say, I do love this vehicle. I hope they make it to final production.

[@Blessedmantoday]

thx man. For taking that trip to check out this amazing vehicle 😀😎 Blessings from Norway

[@chrisbarrett2512]

As an investor I wish to thank you for your support. Your analytical thinking is refreshing. I would prefer to have Aptera remain independent, let Tesla develop their own CyberCab, without buying out Aptera. The way they have set up the assembly line has been aided by Sandy Monro, with the idea of simplifying the process as much as possible. Yes, it is revolutionary, beyond Tesla, as it becomes the next best thing. My Prius gets a very good amount of distance out of the gasoline I put into it, about 55 MPG, but the Aptera will more than likely be rated in the 330 miles per gallon equivalent. No more stinky gasoline, or exhaust. All those who like to breathe clean air will be beneficiary from this new way of doing things, with a sporty agile vehicle that will be fun to drive. Best wishes to you and yours and thank you for your support of Aptera!

[@keelferm]

I completely agree with your analysis about the logic and inevitability of this vehicle. Love your enthusiasm... obviously I share it!

[@hardcoreherbivore4730]

It’d be an awesome car for Australia. Thanks for spreading the word.

[@vic321344]

Aptera is a motorcycle and it cannot be registerd in Australia.

[@joeblue2492]

I also ordered it so would be good to know why .

[@vic321344]

@@joeblue2492 It is too wide. and in Australia especially also to long for a motorcycle.

[@hardcoreherbivore4730]

@@vic321344 FUD, it would be classified as a 3 wheeled car. Just like the Morgan 3 wheeler.

[@vic321344]

@@hardcoreherbivore4730 No, it would be classified as a 3 wheeled motorcycle. Read your legislation.

[@greenbergp]

Yah, Glad you made it to Aptera. Great Video as all of yours are.

[@teklife]

i hope they can scale the production on these, sell them at an affordable price and make good profit at the same time, and that the demand for them just grows and grows. these are great, next level EVs.

[@larrye6778]

27 grand for 250 range 35 grand for 400 mile range

[@oggyoggy1299]

They wont be able to scale them. They wont be at an affordable price. These things are a novelty that’ll be sold in ultra-low numbers.

[@LittleBoobsLover]

@@oggyoggy1299 they are making a production line where they said - it can be modified to 2 shifts.

[@johngee777]

They may not make it too production at all. Lucky I only spent $70 US on my pre-order. I was really excited about this but now I don't believe they'll actually pull it off. It could actually be an elaborate scam.

[@garethrobinson2275]

​@oggyoggy1299 This doesn't fill me with joy, but it is the likely outcome, unfortunately. The default state of a car company is dead.

[@ariisaac5111]

Wow, love the design and concept and practicality of this car especially for urban applications and robot taxi. Great in-depth coverage of this one, Mr Viking, keep up your great work.

[@DemaGeek]

Glad you are here and able to visit Aptera again Sam. I hope you and your family are having a good time!! Love your work and content, thank you!

[@Carl_in_AZ]

I have been to their facility three times and enjoyed the ride when Chris whipped it around the corners. I look forward to seeing one in my driveway someday or at Barret Jackson Scottsdale.

[@nas4apps]

The guys come from boat building and even got Sandy Monroe involved (an investor/advisor). Re-invent everything! Really cool indeed! Wonder when it arrives in the market...

[@paulpuckett1320]

As an early shareholder, I'm so pleased that you did this video to set my mind at ease that I made the right decision for buying into Aptera.

[@SudhirSingh-rk1jk]

Awesome, loved your passion and enthusiasm in this episode. Congratulations to Steven for creating a wonderful vehicle, absolutely free from external power sources. Wishing him luck to create longer range vehicles in near future.

[@vic321344]

A roadworthy production prototype does not exist. Since 2009.

[@eriksleeuwenhoek2206]

It can be charged from the grid like any other EV. Base model gets 400 mile range on a full charge.

[@BlindedByLogic]

Aptera has the potential to be the future of industry, could be amazing if it comes out and is anything close to what it was promised to be. Really hope it succeeds.

[@Mrbfgray]

Nope. Impractical for most folks, limited storage, tricycles totally suck and solar is near useless on a car except for camping. And it will be too expensive. Cute college project tho.

[@IdiocracySpace]

1000 miles of range. Looks like the future. Free solar energy. Cheaper than Teslas. Bonus: fits a surfboard in the 7 foot long trunk. Wahpow

[@yourlogicalnightmare1014]

Yes, a 3 wheeled 250 lb bicycle will be very safe on freeways 😂

[@Anonymous------]

​​@@Mrbfgray Agree. If China doesn't produce something like this then it means it isn't practical and it doesn't have a big market. Good high school project though. 😂

[@Mrbfgray]

@@Anonymous------ I wish them success and if miraculously they can build them for say $40k USD? They'd have something, not anything I want but some will. Be surprised if they ever build for less that $100k/copy even cheap and crude as the demo rig seemed to be.

[@jckelley10]

I look forward to seeing these on the road!

[@joeblue2492]

You’re totally right . Solar charging gets you 70 km per day is Australia. I ordered one also and brought shares

[@trevorlees1241]

I do t think it will ever be made in any numbers since as Elon said it’s 1000 times more difficult to mass produce than prototype which is easy

[@vic321344]

@@trevorlees1241 And Aptera was not even able to build a single production prototype since 2009.

[@artsmith103]

70km is 43 miles. There is a lot of confusion about Aptera solar miles claims. It appears they mistakenly over rated the solar with enthusiasm to match USA stat that avg person drives 40 miles/day. Then Aptera reduced solar distance to 30 miles/day but that was slyly for very sunny Carlsbad with 6 peak equivalent hrs/day of sun. Most of USA will be less than 21 miles/day using those numbers. You'll have to sort out your personal Australian situation.

[@vic321344]

@@artsmith103 You will be glad to gain 6 miles per day with solar, which you will spend twice at once with the aircon you need to cool down the overheated vehicle.

[@alldecentnamestaken]

I'm really rooting for Aptera. If they make it to market I'll definitely buy one. Ideal vehicle for around town.

[@chriso847]

I’ve had one on order for over a year. Not sure I can keep waiting. May need to buy a Tesla or Mach-E. Wish they could build these.

[@boballen9095]

Thanks Sam for the update on manufacturing, and changes between versions. This is exciting.

[@nas4apps]

Less than a ton, super low aero, solar power generation, low wheel resistance, super strong, very fast, solid handling, sleep in the boot sized boot, up to 1000 km range (depending on battery). For how much? Seems like a winner to me, so I also pre ordered years ago ..... ;).

[@ednitsche8188]

I’m always learning something new from your videos. Can’t wait to get one of these vehicles for most of my daily driving.

[@pioneervajo]

maybe in 10 years LOL, sorry, i love the concept , but they are now YEARS talking about aptera, but they only have 2 or 3 prototypes.

[@Karmabim123]

An electric vehicle that makes sense at least in some sunnier countries. I hope they succeed and put them into full production.

[@Joes_Morgue]

@@Karmabim123 For the average EV owner, solar would always make sense. If the panels can collect 10 miles a day, that is one quarter of their driving needs. There's that company that makes a solar cover, and based on their numbers, they will give you less than 2 miles a day with their cover. Because of their cost, it's not worth it. It will not pay for itself. I did the math, and it would take a little over 13 years for it to pay for itself,

[@vic321344]

Solar on vehicles is useless. There are 2 magnitudes difference between theoretical yield and needed power to drive. And if you let your vehicle stand in the sun the whole day, you will need more than the days solar yield to cool it down again

[@Joes_Morgue]

@@vic321344 Cars sit in the sun all day. He was not talking about driving strictly on the solar, he's referring to putting the solar into a battery, extending the range! For the average driver, driving less than 40 miles a day, 10 mi worth of electricity means every 4 days, he gets a free day worth of fuel. Because of the size, and shape of this car, the energy needed per mile is way lower! They're claiming 40 miles per day, I am making my comments based on 10, because of limitations of solar. With a range segregation of 30 miles per day, assuming an actual 40 mi commute, you get eight days on a single charge. That means 80 mi worth of solar, or two free days on every charge. If you live in a climate where you get 30 miles a day, that is 25 days before you would use up that charge. At that point, you would have another 75 days worth of fuel, so your losses will be practically nothing. At that point, you can practically drive for a year, without having to plug the car in. The problem is, that is asking a lot for averages.

[@1swaggy1]

Sam I was thinking of getting a CanAm Sea to Sky 3 wheeled trike but this vehicle is far superior in every way. No doubt it will have aircon and every mod convenience. Loved your presentation.

[@tims8603]

Those CanAms aren't cheap. Plus, they're open air so rain and cold are a problem. Yes, Aptera will have AC, heat, 2 airbags and seat belts. It will also have a steel roll bar in the roof.

[@vic321344]

@@tims8603 Therefore you can drive the Aptera motorcycle without a helmet.

[@barrythomas6429]

Obviously not an paid advertisement.

[@casylong8383]

Obviously not an intelligent post.

[@gathonar]

I totally agree with your point in this video.

[@electricviking]

Thanks Mate!

[@TomMoench]

The 1000 mile range version should more than handle a day of robotaxiing with real time solar charging as well. Plus it could navigate to a Tesla wireless charger. The problem I see is not range but the lack of FSD thus requiring a driver and room for only one fare. Don’t know how the economics would work.

[@larrye6778]

open pilot will be intergrated into gui

[@IdiocracySpace]

@@TomMoench I would buy an Aptera to drive it. Forget FSD until you need it. I have it and it drives like my mother in law and I don’t need that kind of stress 😅

[@oggyoggy1299]

This thing is as good as dead. 1,000 mile range - my ass! I’d never buy one or invest in the company. It’s the Betamax of EV’s.

[@vic321344]

And who would plug in? Aptera motorcycle just loads with 50kW. So the 1000 mile variant (that was never built) would block a supercharger stall for over two hours.

[@CiaranMcHale]

I vaguely recall articles indicating that most taxis travel 100 or 200 miles in a typical day, so a 1000 mile range vehicle is not required for robotaxi's use case. The use of solar panels to provide 30 or 40 miles of range per day means does not prevent the need for charging from the grid, and it will save only a few minutes of charging time. I don't see how that slightly faster charging time will justify the extra expensive of installing the solar panels. In essence, it looks like a nice car and it will suit some people, but I don't see anything in its design that makes it more suitable for use as a robotaxi than Tesla's robotaxi design.

[@rodneylast2651]

Great show thanks from NZ.

[@vanrozay8871]

The big issue with Aptera is: will they ever actually make it? So far, not enough money to go into production. I agree it's a great vehicle, but only if we can buy it.

[@John-p7i5g]

Exactly. The Sono was also a great solar car that never saw the light of day.

[@IdiocracySpace]

I waited 2.5 years for the Model 3. 5 years for a Cybertruck. And 6 years for FSD.

[@kennethlau2034]

How long does it take to the real production?

[@vic321344]

@@IdiocracySpace And now you can buy them. Aptera was not able to produce a single roadworthy production prototype since 2009.

[@Utoko]

As Elon Musk says: "it's easy to make a prototype but extremely difficult to mass manufacture a vehicle reliably at scale".

[@donaldwiller9238]

Cool stuff thanks for showing 👍

[@geoffshelley2427]

Sam, the Tesla RT has more in common w the Aptera than less. Both are carbon monococks. Both are designed w efficiency in mind (though Aptera more so).

[@vic321344]

Aptera is no monocoque. It as a standard aluminium frame with glued on panels. More like an F150.

[@geoffshelley2427]

@@vic321344 ??????? what? Am I misunderstanding? Perhaps monocock isn't the accurate term. It's true it uses some aluminum framing, but the most part of the body is carbon fiber, something like 4 pieces that are adheased together. Or is Aptera lying?

[@vic321344]

@@geoffshelley2427 Aptera completly changed their concept. They planned to produce the body like a boat hull with vacuum forming. easy, cheap, fast. Then glue the 4 pieces together and ready. This is the way all exisiting prototypes are made. But that did not work. The italian engineers seemed to convince Aptera, that a boat hull will not be able to withstand the forces of a vehicle on the street over a period of time. So now they use a structural aluminium frame and glue the panels onto it. The panels are not structural anymore. That concept is more like an F150.

[@jimmanley7153]

@@geoffshelley2427 - it’s spelled “monocoque”, which is French for “small dick” … I mean “one chicken” …

[@Stan0619]

Amazingly Informative THX

[@danieldornes8416]

The trunk [boot] space appears wide and long, but extremely shallow.

[@charlesbeane8795]

Good eye. They need that long tail for aerodynamics. That long unusable space is just a bonus.

[@markfinley3703]

@@charlesbeane8795 It is big enough that I could lay down in back and sleep in the car. It is a stealth camper!

[@jamespaul2587]

​@markfinley3703 nothing stealthy about this vehicle, it draws more attention than exotic cars 😊

[@Ralphie419]

@@jamespaul2587 - I agree. And because it's such an attention-magnet, I think it needs a camera-based security system to document/prevent vandalism like Tesla has. Once it has the surround-view cameras, I'd like autopilot or fsd capabilities too.

[@LorenzoAngelucci-k3o]

Love this guys, would buy immediatly that car if i could

[@pepps779]

Tesla is simply reusing vehicles they already manufacture for their 'Robotaxi' project, so the premise of them purchasing another company to get a new vehicle design, that they do not truly need, makes little financial sense.

[@gr8dvd]

Purchase would be to acquire Aptera’s IP (patented technology), the vehicle itself is based on a 1/2 century old design…. actually Morelli aerodynamic shape circa 1950s. IP curved, impact-resistant solar panels and controllers to effectively handle variable solar gain… very different in moving vehicle vs. fixed roof panels with occasional cloud cover.

[@matzpeters6753]

Wow! Wish i had known about this company earlier.

[@b.robinson206]

In my humble opinion, I think they should go ahead with the plan to produce something like 60 vehicles in 2025. They need to just get the ball rolling on production, and then hopefully let a car magazine or two test the production vehicle to show a larger audience what their vehicles are capable of. Then they should go straight for the IPO route. I think it was a good idea for them to go with pushing an IPO as the last option instead of the first. I don't know about anyone else, but I think this small firm will succeed and grow at an exponential rate.

[@niceguyrides]

So they should just jump right to conning the public out of their investment money, instead of private investors… lol

[@b.robinson206]

@@niceguyrides Your point is moot. If they were in it to con people, they could have done it years ago. But all the recent steps (Vitesco motor swap, CPC Group making molds, buying equipment to produce something in a real physical building, letting people come in and see what's going inside the building, etc.) would point to the efforts of a REAL start up. If it's a con, it's sure a stupid one. They could have went with an IPO 1st then ran off with all the loot. So why haven't they?

[@vic321344]

Aptera already changed the date to 2026.

[@vic321344]

@@b.robinson206 Because they only provided empty promises?

[@b.robinson206]

@@vic321344 After producing about 60 for customers in 2025 if all goes to plan. Telling half the truth is almost like telling a lie, on your part.

[@nospamallowed4890]

The Aptera is extraordinarily promising. I hope they get to full scale production in the US soon and that it lives up to the promise both in function and price. Two years ago I started researching my next car, fully expecting it was going to be an EV. In the end I ended up with an ICE, but if it had been available to take home 6 months ago I would have probably bought an Aptera instead.

[@John-p7i5g]

This would be awesome for Australia. This thing has insane acceleration too.

[@vic321344]

The Aptera has a mediocre accelleration for a BEV and it cannot be registered in Australia. And it is a deathtrap in case of an accident.

[@John-p7i5g]

@@vic321344 zero to 100 in 4 seconds lol. Not a death trap, that’s the whole point.

[@vic321344]

@@John-p7i5g Mediocre for EVs. Laughable for a motorcycle. And it is a deathtrap in case of an accident.

[@hardcoreherbivore4730]

@@vic321344 This is a novel design, so you can somewhat be forgiven. I’ve seen the models, it deflects in most crash scenarios. Validation is not far away, I’d be more cautious if I were you. That’s if you cared about facts, or your own word.

[@jimmanley7153]

@@John-p7i5g- zero to 100 what? Kms/second, I assume, since Sam is from the mystical Land of Oz. I think a ‘roo can jump faster than that!

[@gaetanguimond7213]

Very good video Viking, thanks

[@electricviking]

You are very welcome!

[@echoeversky]

Imagine how many they could make if they could aluminum cast the body in white.

[@super-k1078]

Aluminum's not very strong it would probably end up splitting in half.

[@stillinthestream]

Very cool, great to see it going through the motions. I hope they will sell into Canada.

[@wulfdean]

I believe this is the real future of electric cars, the solar power model

[@vic321344]

Solar on cars are useless. There is a difference of 2 magnitudes in what you can expect as yield and what you need to drive.

[@peterbland7227]

I’ve been following Aptera for at least 14 years. I hope they can get off the ground and be a profitable business.

[@farmerpete6274]

14 years! Wow, you must have faith.

[@rogermckenzie2711]

Oh, I wish....

[@mawhim]

Yeah, like the idea, but good luck dodging potholes, no straddling them. Hope that rear wheel is easy to change.

[@TheDapperham]

Hey, I really enjoyed your report. Thank you. Aptera is taking efficiency to the next level and developing a clean transportation solution. You'll soon find that Aptera is a troll magnet, the haters are as passionate as we belivers. But I'll be driving #142 by early 2026, and I can't wait for the silence from the trollholes. Keep up the good work, I like YOUR ideas, man.

[@vic321344]

Aptera is an aerodynamic motorcycle, but the components are not at all efficient. They are outdated technology.

[@netscrooge]

I agree. I can't wait for the trolls to be silenced.

[@vic321344]

@@netscrooge Silencing is the only way to argue for the mentally weak.

[@jimmanley7153]

I really feel sorry for your severe case of delusion that you’ll receive anything in 2026. They still haven’t convinced even one billionaire to plunk down $60,000,000 in “lunch money” that’s supposedly needed to start production of one unit, let alone much, much more to build even just 142 of them.

[@L3nny666]

Impressive! I know this is still not the completely finished product and the goal is to make it as light as possible, but I'd still put some sound insulation in there, because it sounds pretty squeeky and cheap.

[@ronfarnsworth7074]

It's a prototype, no sound insulation. Not much would be the same for production. Chassis, body, drivetrain, solar, battery, etc. All will be different.

[@Rick_Cavallaro]

It really should be fusion powered. Both will become available at the same time.

[@DileepaRanawake]

This looks so cool. Feel like as a point to point daily runner this would be great. Means you don’t need to worry about solar for the ROI to make sense. We’re in the uk and unfortunately our roof size and orientation means poor solar generation so we’d need most for the house. Something like this would be great

[@BillMitchell-lm8dg]

This has the aerodynamics of a *weather vane* - making it point toward the blast of air coming off the fronts of trucks in the adjacent lane. The gust will push against the rear wheel fairing and get compressed between the road and the underside of the "whale tail", reducing rear tire traction. If the road is wet or gravely, or if the rear tire is improperly inflated, or if there is luggage in the back - the loss of rear tire traction threatens. That single rear wheel and its influence on traction and rear body aerodynamics will be this car's Achilles Heel.

[@jasonhochstrasser8657]

It also has good side to side aerodynamics, so won't suffer the suction and push one gets when passing a semi truck in a typical vehicle.

[@niceguyrides]

@@jasonhochstrasser8657it will be more susceptible due to its light weight… ever ridden a motorcycle.

[@tims8603]

You don't understand aerodynamics. Aptera has done many computer simulations and even real wind tunnel tests. The car is, basically, designed in a computer.

[@niceguyrides]

@@tims8603 you don’t understand the vacuum effect that’s created next to a semi truck. Has nothing to do with aerodynamics.

[@tims8603]

@@niceguyrides It has everything to do with aerodynamics. What do you think suction is?

[@BAC_Mono]

I’ve ordered one as well although I’m not sure when they will be sold in the UK. One problem is that it’s too wide for the U.K. where the limit is 2.2m IIRC. I hope they find a way to solve this though

[@JaceTran]

Ordered an Aptera 3 years ago, still no sign of production

[@IdiocracySpace]

My non foundation Cybertruck order just became available - after ordering 5 years ago.

[@SAYID697]

A lot of respect, yet the difference between 'It's gonna be...' and 'It is...' is like that between Lucid Air and Tesla.

[@marquetryman]

Absurd to think that this 3 wheel motorcycle would be an adequate Robotaxi

[@Gustubru]

I 100% agree with you this brand deserved to be known as it truly try to solve the clean mobility issue. All other EV are for the moment way too heavy to be considered efficient

[@bobwallace9753]

A NYC or LA taxi drives about 200 miles per day. 40 miles on a nice sunny day won't help a tremendous amount. If it would, Tesla would have put panels on the robotaxi roof.

[@garywozniak7742]

The Aptera only uses 100wH/mile. It's much more efficient than the robotaxi. So between charging and thr solar charging...

[@IdiocracySpace]

Aptera’s range is 250-1000 miles. Solar is just gravy.

[@75Chopin]

NYC Taxi 200 miles a day? It basically sits in traffic burning fossil fuel. With aptera it charges while stuck in traffic! Actually gain range in traffic. 250 miles range is more than enough

[@vic321344]

@@garywozniak7742 Solar on vehicles is useless. Sono Motors and Lightyear already went bancrupt over this weird idea.

[@udishomer5852]

@@75Chopin Ehh... There are few sunny days in New York City and even in those the car will be shaded by buildings for at least half the time. The average charge would be 10 miles a day at most.

[@calc1657]

Great video. The car at $30,000 isn't a form factor that will appeal to many buyers for personal use. I do like the idea of the car being used as a robotaxi.

[@niceguyrides]

This car will never be 30K without massive losses…

[@teklife]

it really would be smart for tesla to either invest in or buy aptera

[@vic321344]

Why should Tesla want a three wheeled motorcycle that is wider than a Hummer H1?

[@farmerpete6274]

I can't think of any reason why Tesla would want to go near Aptera - its a death trap on wheels.

[@Ralphie419]

I'd love to see some outfit with cash-to-spare investing in a variety of electric transportation products that might have a chance if only they had a bit more money. Tesla says they are all about increasing the number of sustainable vehicles on the road. But, they know that investing in themselves is a surer bet than shoveling that money at someone else. So I don't think they will ever invest in or buy out any other car company.

[@sanfelipedoug]

Minute 3:38 I once owned a Sebring-Vanguard Citicar. Supposedly the highest U.S. production electric car prior to the Nissan Leaf. Weight 591 Kg. I very much enjoy your channel, just a friendly fact check.

[@larzlarz1140]

This is deliberately made as a 3 wheeler so that it doesn’t have to meet car safety standards. If Tesla made a robotaxi like this, it would be a huge liability problem because people will get significantly worse injuries when these get into accidents, compared to cars.

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

In Australia, three wheel vehicles are considered as motorcycles, I believe.

[@vic321344]

@@davidbrayshaw3529 Yes they are. And the Aptera motocycle cannot be registered in Australia.

[@TheBooban]

@@vic321344you can’t have 3 wheels in Australia?

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

@@vic321344 What prevents them from being registered as a motorcycle in Australia?

[@andromedach]

the poor Aptera fanboys were convinced that Tesla was going to validate Aptera's choice by making the robotaxi a three wheeler. Now they excitedly claim that because Robotaxi was a two seat vehicle it somehow supports Aptera. Ignoring the fact Aptera is now over $40k

[@petecunningham47]

Thanks for this review! I put my reservation several years ago and also at the time was thinking how great it would be if Tesla bought the company, especially given the need for capital to get the production going. If it wasn't for FSD I would consider this as a replacement for my 2018 M3 LR. I'm retired & single, so traveling with only 1 passenger seat is no problem. With the higher efficiency charging sessions would be shorter too! A winner all the way around, although not for those who need more seats.

[@johnrosner8964]

One of the reasons why the apter will not make a good robo robotaxi is you don't have the power to operate the self driving computer with just solar, you need batteries bigger batteries than what the Aptera uses by far. Plus if you get in a crash in an uptera, you're pretty much going to die if you get in a crash in a robotaxi, your chances of survival are pretty good. Tesla makes some of the safest cars in the world

[@larrye6778]

aptera will have 42 kilowatt for 400 mile range .62 for 600 mile range and 100 kilowatt for 1000 mile range.

[@garywozniak7742]

@johnrosner8964 Aptera is a battery EV with 700 watts of onboard solar that are like a trickle charger thst can provide up to 40 miles of charge per day. It has an NACS charge portvin the back and can be plug-in charged.

[@IdiocracySpace]

Stay in school kids

[@vic321344]

@@larrye6778 Just empty promises, no real data available.

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🙋‍♂️🥶SAM ,YOU GOT TO VISIT AND DRIVE IT,LOVE THE PROGRESS ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@bobwallace9753]

I wonder what the insurance premiums will turn out to be. Think about all the times someone is going to clip a wheel outrigger and drive off, leaving the Aptera owner holding the bag.

[@IdiocracySpace]

The insurance payment on my Model X Plaid is a crime scene. Apteras are way cheaper.

[@larrye6778]

no different then any other car

[@christophers707]

Insurance won't touch this thing. Tesla had to start their own insurance company, This thing uses exotic materials and the aluminum skin to dissipate heat no service or support. You would have to be mad to buy one outside the area they make them and a complete moron outside the country. Not to mention this this has been 2 years from production for how many years?

[@vic321344]

@@IdiocracySpace How do you know? There is not even a raodworthy Aptera prototype existent. Since 2009-

[@vic321344]

@@larrye6778 Aptera is a deathtrap in case of an accident. And they are not able to test the vehicle for 2 years in different szenarios. So you can expect horrendous insurance payment.

[@normang3668]

6:43 Chris answered one of my biggest concerns here: The width of the window split. Sounds like it'll be less of an obstruction in the production model.

[@charlesbeane8795]

It's still quite wide and centered in your eye line.

[@mrblurleighton]

I absolutely love the Aptera, but this car being so technologically advanced is exactly why it shouldn't be used as a robotaxi. It's expensive AF, and that's probably why Aptera and Sandy Munroe's people are still working on it. That aero efficiency is overdone for a slower moving city vehicle. And solar panels are an unnecessary added expense. When for every watt of solar added to the car you could probably add 10x that wattage to your depots for the same cost, and never have to worry about damage or shading in the city. Tesla's robotaxi is a stripped down and easier to manufacture version of previous Teslas that uses cheaper parts where it makes sense. It has no rear or roof glass etc, and you can see that even the wheels are classic wheels just with painted tires and plastic aero hubcabs. That's how they plan to hit such a low unit price, and it also makes them more durable and cheaper to repair using standard parts, and low skilled technicians.

[@SugarRushTimes2030-gs3qp]

The ideal EV for city living with minimum charging availability. Also perfect for tropical islands, Africa and Australia where there’s plenty of sun and a reasonable work commute. The price is right and I wish a billionaire would invest in this company, it really is the EV of the future

[@GeoFry3]

This is what it should have been? Vaporware? That company has been bilking investors and teasing customers for decades.

[@Lazarov_Tweevles]

Shhhhhh!

[@niceguyrides]

EXACTLY!!! Just enough to keep the cash rolling.. see Rivian and many other EV startups.

[@TheBooban]

@@niceguyridesbut Tesla is doing the same thing. By now, the model 3 and Y appear to be accidents.

[@niceguyrides]

@@TheBooban Listen to yourself… the Model 3 AND Y are accidents… please. The Cybertruck selling more trucks this years that all other EV truck makers combined? Tesla have actually made multiple products that are successful and designed to be production ready. ALL of this has been in the plan written by Musk himself from the beginning. They started top down, not trying to make a 30K vehicle from the start. The Robotaxi is a clear vision of the future where during the vehicle you are in will be as antiquated as dialing a phone. And every model 3 will be able to do it. No accident. Just clear REALISTIC vision and competency.

[@udishomer5852]

@@TheBooban Model Y in the number one car in the world in terms of sales... So stop spreading bullshit

[@DigbyGrayston]

city parking, is usually in covered carparks...NO SUN. So there is a weakness there for inner city

[@mydogsbutler]

Love the channel but you are way off on this video. Solar isn't going to cut for a taxi that gets heavy use. You need long range and quick charge time. And aerodynamics at the expense of cabin space limits type of cab fares too.

[@IdiocracySpace]

Apteras option up to 1000 miles of range.

[@garywozniak7742]

The Launch Editon has a 400 mile bater and it can DCFAST charge about 250 mile of range in 30 minutes.

[@mydogsbutler]

@@IdiocracySpace I still think a 2 seater is less than ideal for cab but if a 1000 mile range is true, then me bad. Has the range been independently verified?

[@830118]

Taxis usually do under 400km per day. The solar is thin and just an add-on which provides extra savings. Most taxi rides have 2 or less passengers. For higher, they could take a different type of taxi. No point having a four seater for one passenger. It is all about being efficiency.

[@IdiocracySpace]

@@mydogsbutler Well it’s the ideal manufacturer rating. Our Tesla’s range real world was off by 20%. So plan range anxiety accordingly.

[@dg5433]

I had an Aptera screensaver on my computer many years ago when they were first announced. From memory it was around the time the very first tesla open top sports car appeared. I think they were even offering a hybrid version with a small petrol generator range extender. I thought they had dissapeared. Cool vehicle and I hope they can secure the funding as from the looks not a lot has happened in the last decade.

[@jjamespacbell]

The power required to run Tesla's AI system would be more than the Aptera panels could generate. So no use as a RoboTaxi.

[@tomardans4258]

Well I’ve pasted a link twice. Tesla FSD Chip consumes 36 watts. Nvidia’s consumes 1,000 watts.

[@hardcoreherbivore4730]

HW4 uses 160 watts, while a loaded Aptera produces 700 watts. Certainly would affect range though. Still, future models could adopt FSD. Openpilot for now, but that’s okay.

[@IdiocracySpace]

Apteras run on batteries. Solar is just free sprinkles 😂

[@vic321344]

@@hardcoreherbivore4730 In reality you will be glad to load the Aptera battery with 200W on a sunny day.

[@hardcoreherbivore4730]

@@vic321344 In reality, nobody winning in life follows the development of a product they don’t like. We’ve been through this before.

[@RomanChaar]

hopefully US Capital raises what they need

[@stevesilsby5288]

I placed areservation for an Aptera back in 1971. Back then I thought they might be serious about manufacturing this vehicle. I no longer think so. By 2006 tey imagine they might be buildng 3 to 4 of them per day. Really? My reservation number is up in the 20,000s, and they don't start making them for reservation holders until all of the johnny-come-latelys who paid a bundle to leapfrog us with "reservations" to buy an early production Foundation Edition. Just how many decades before I have the chance to purchase one? Try never. By the time they start real production Tesla and others will have advanced well beyond Aptera in concept, build, and lower price and Aptera will be bankrupt.

[@hvxcolors396]

Are you sure you placed a reservation for an Aptera in 1971? The founders were still kids at that point.

[@Cool-gk8mc]

Tesla is too busy developing PowerPoints for Disney animatronic type robots and fake driverless cars that are simply autopilot.

[@tims8603]

You're FOS.

[@infochannel392]

I think eVTOLs may be a disruptor to the transportation space even knocking robotaxies out of the running.

[@richardshultz6834]

Its not a factory, a factory builds things.

[@reggie5989]

It looks like they will succeed. I hope it come up north to Canada because I would love to have a go in one.

[@bluetoad2668]

Their excuse for not making the cars was they had too many orders? That doesn't make sense. It's not a good reason.

[@NackDSP]

As an investor this is a very sad story. They keep refining the beautiful prototype car rather than going into production. They should have just put on a forth wheel to create a more simple standard design and got on with designing a factory. Creating a working car factory is a huge project. Designing a prototype car is a project that 10 - 20 new college graduates can do. Lamborghini isn't known for designing products for economical mass production. It looks very doubtful this will ever get into production. I wonder if I can sell my stock?

[@vic321344]

As an investor you should know, that you invested in a motorcycle, not a car.

[@kenw.4539]

Sam seems very bullish on the product. Let's hope his sentiments translates into mass production.

[@vic321344]

@@kenw.4539 Since when do you pay for mass production with sentiments? Go and tell Lucid, Rivian, VW, GM and Ford.

[@donaldbrown9976]

​@vic321344 : From what I've heard, Aptera is planning a full series of government crash testing. Given the shape of the car and the materials used, theoretically the Aptera should be as safe as a conventional car.

[@chrisbarrett2512]

I will offer to buy your stock, at $5/share.

[@billwarren8076]

Thanks for the update Sam. Like you I have a reservation, but expect RHD models to be low on their priority list. Questions for them the next time you visit: How will they manage some of the overseas compliance issues (like in Aust must have rear view mirrors, not cameras, and front numberplate must be vertically mounted without a cover).

[@tims8603]

Aptera has side rear view mirrors as well as cameras. Side view mirrors are mandatory in the US.

[@restfulplace3273]

Fun idea, not practical. I’m surprised anyone fell for this

[@toddpossum]

Great concept car

[@JboKit]

Viking please stop the BS, you wouldn't have a clue what Tesla knows that you don't. You're way over your ski's mate, pull it back a bit

[@TheChr3880]

I like the product. I do believe the price point will be a problem for them though. I will be very impressed if they can sell it for 30k

[@NYCCEJ]

Great video, glad you were able to visit the factor and meet the team. Although there have been many delays to Aptera production, once it is on the streets it will be a major step towards transforming the private transportation towards a greener future.

[@ElmarBon]

Cyber cab will probably also be relatively efficient, because of low weight. And they could add a decent amount of solar on the roof because there is no rear glass

[@Ralphie419]

I'm dubious about putting solar panels on taxis. Especially urban taxis. How often in New York, Chicago, and other densely-packed cities where taxi use is high does the sun reach the side of the street you are on? Taxis are a business, and businesses don't care much about the cool factor. They look primarily at ROI. If the solar doesn't pay for itself, it won't be on the taxi.

[@martinwhatman5027]

I was going to pre-order the Aptera. I would like to buy one when they get to Australia. The BinC chassis is made specifically for a LHD vehicle. They have to re-tool to make RHD. It will be released much later than the initial LHD (USA) release. I'm waiting for the RHD Aptera which will have all the bugs ironed out. For me this is an aspirational car that I'm keeping a close eye on. Cheers.

[@a5-30-31cts]

The Electric Viking riding the Gamma!!!! Yes!!!!

[@smulbe]

Thank you for an interesting video. The car's width is not very suitable for urban environments, so Tesla's Cybercab is probably preferable. Which car are you talking about regarding boot space, Cybercab or Aptera?

[@polok890]

My Ride1up turris e bike uses 1/5 hp, 40 miles of range and goes1200 miles for $3. Order one and it will be at your door in a week. $1,300

[@HablaCarnage63]

I want one to replace my aging Chevy Volt.

[@roberthartsing6673]

I invested in Aptera but there slow roll out and now over priced in today market I can buy a model 3 that drives itself.

[@GWAForUTBE]

I totally agree. I was expecting a 3 wheeler 2 seater.

[@travisjazzbo3490]

I prefer the seating (side by side for passengers), utility, safety, cost, stability, handling, and pricing of normal cars, whether Tesla, others, or any that China is making. This is more efficient, but that is the only advantage of it

[@michaelramsey3643]

It's a really interesting car, but I do not like the yoke. Just give it a flattened top half, similar to the bottom.

[@dr.sustain6754]

This car is so amazing. Good that I preordered as well.🤩 Your idea with Tesla is also really good. But I am not sure whether Tesla is wise enough do buy in. They could learn from each other very much. Also noice damping and crash simulation. 🤓