Aptera targets 40 miles of solar-powered driving a day with its three-wheel EV
California-based Aptera says its three-wheeled electric vehicle can gain up to 40 miles of range per day from body-integrated solar panels in ideal conditions. TechSpot reports a starting price of about €36,900 ($40,000) and a projected battery range of up to 400 miles. Aptera’s website says the Launch Edition has a 400-mile battery range, while its production plans remain subject to funding, according to Wikipedia.
Bottom line — Aptera’s 40-mile daily solar-range claim is central to a vehicle whose production schedule remains tied to funding.
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TechSpot reports the solar array produces 700 watts and covers roughly 3 square metres of the vehicle.
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Aptera’s website says it has more than 42,000 pre-order reservations and has raised over €73.8 million ($80 million).
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Wikipedia says Aptera replaced its planned in-wheel motors with a standard front-wheel-drive design for the initial production model.
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Wikipedia reports Aptera planned initial sales for late 2026 and full-scale production for 2028, pending further funding.
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TechSpot reports solar options for Telo Trucks can add 15–30 miles of range, depending on location and use.
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TechSpot says nearly a quarter of Telo’s roughly 12,000 pre-orders include its solar option.