THE GAME-CHANGING CHEAP ELECTRIC CAR INSPIRED BY FISH!

EV Channels Review

The Aptera represents a radical departure in EV design, prioritizing extreme efficiency above all else. The reviewer is thoroughly impressed by its "otherworldly" design, achieving an astonishing 10 miles per kilowatt-hour, enabling a potential 1,000-mile range with the largest battery. Key to this efficiency are its hyper-aerodynamic shape (Cd of 0.13), lightweight composite construction (2,000 lbs), and in-wheel motors. The integrated solar panels, capable of adding up to 40 miles of range daily in sunny conditions, are a standout feature. While the interior of the alpha prototype is basic, utilizing Tesla switchgear, the overall driving experience is described as simple and surprisingly normal once accustomed to the unique view. The reviewer highlights efficiency as the critical factor in making EVs cheaper, and the Aptera exemplifies this by requiring a smaller battery. Despite its unconventional three-wheel, motorbike classification, the Aptera is lauded as a "game-changer" and a "magnificent swoopy dolphin," with the reviewer eagerly anticipating the production version.