APTERA COMPLETED THEIR FIRST REAL-WORLD EFFICIENCY TEST, HOWEVER…

EV Channels Review

This video critically examines Aptera's recent real-world efficiency test, expressing frustration with the company's transparency and reporting. While acknowledging Aptera's innovative concept and the reviewer's personal excitement for the vehicle, the core issue lies in the selective presentation of data. The road trip from Flagstaff to Imperial Valley, a significant 7,000 ft elevation loss, was not disclosed, which the reviewer argues heavily skewed the reported efficiency figures (around 8 miles per kWh). This omission, coupled with missing aerodynamic components and a heavier-than-production weight on the test vehicle, leads to skepticism about Aptera's lofty claims, particularly the long-touted 10 miles per kWh. The video highlights a pattern of vague specifications and a lack of detailed drive cycle information, raising concerns about whether Aptera is being fully transparent with potential customers and investors. The hosts express a strong desire to test the vehicle themselves to provide objective, comparable data.