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Aptera Orders Components for First 40 Production Solar-Charging EVs
Key points
- Aptera ordered components for 40 production vehicles.
- The company has nearly 50,000 reservations.
- One major certification remains before full production.
- Some initial vehicles may be used for testing or delivered to early investors.
Production Milestone Reached
Aptera, a company specializing in solar-charging electric vehicles, has announced the order of major components for the production of 40 vehicles. This development represents a significant step for the company, which has been in various stages of development for nearly two decades without shipping a vehicle.
Vehicle Specifications and Reservations
Aptera's vehicle is designed for high efficiency, capable of gaining up to 46 miles of range per day from solar charging when parked. The company currently holds nearly 50,000 reservations for its vehicles. While the initial production run of 40 units is small compared to the reservation count, it signifies progress towards fulfilling these orders.
Path to Delivery
The company has one major certification remaining before it can begin full-scale production at its facility in Carlsbad, CA. Earlier this year, Aptera built five vehicles on its production-intent assembly line to demonstrate manufacturing capability and develop validation software for quality control. Not all of the first 40 production vehicles will be delivered to customers; some may be allocated for testing purposes, and others are expected to go to large and early investors.
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Aptera, a California-based electric vehicle company, has ordered major components to build 40 production vehicles. This marks a significant step towards shipping its first solar-charging EVs after nearly 20 years of development.