When will “ordinary people” be able to buy an Aptera electric vehicle?”
In 2009 and 2010 we should see a lot of hybrids and fully electric cars hitting the roads. I spent a little time this weekend reviewing the potential offerings. Here is where some of the more frequently-mentioned offerings stand. 1. The Aptera 2e This is probably the most unusual offering. I first mentioned the Aptera in a story last year, and the roll-out is still on target for Q4 of this year. It is a 3-wheeled vehicle, made of light-weight composites. The shape is very aerodynamic to minimize wind resistance. The batteries recharge in 8 hours, and the car reportedly has a range of 100 miles. The cost is going to be in the range of $30,000, and the company reports that they already have deposits down for 4,000 vehicles. The company has put together a veteran team, and by all appearances they are building an impressive car. Road and Track recently got an exclusive look: Exclusive: Aptera 2e Some excerpts: The business model looks sound; nearly 4000 deposits have been placed (Robin Wil
The Aptera 2 Series (formerly the Aptera Typ-1) is a high-efficiency passenger three-wheeled automobile produced by Aptera Motors. The California-based company is currently allowing residents of California to pre-order the car, which is in the final stages of the design process.[3] The first variant of the 2 Series slated for production is the Aptera 2e (formerly Typ-1e), a battery electric vehicle.[4] Aptera claims the 2e will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in less than 10 seconds, and be capable of reaching a top speed of over 85 mph (137 km/h).[5] A later variant will be the Aptera 2h (formerly Typ-1h), a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.[3] According to Aptera, the 2 Series will be priced from the mid-$20,000s to mid-$40,000s, depending on the variant and options selected by the buyer. Design and fuel consumption The Aptera 2 Series is expected to consume 96 watt-hours/mi,[4] making it a low energy vehicle. The Aptera 2 Series has a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.15, compare
