Aptera employees share their personal experiences and realization about the high cost of transportation and fuel expenses with their gas-guzzling SUV. They were motivated to find alternative ways to save money without compromising mobility. They discovered Aptera, a futuristic-looking vehicle with solar panels, and became intrigued by its design and efficiency.
The automotive industry has been hesitant to take risks and move away from conventional vehicle designs, resulting in low fuel efficiency. Aptera stands out with an impressive 350 MPGe, thanks to its sleek and aerodynamic design with a low drag coefficient of 0.13. Its powertrain, battery, lightweight carbon fiber body, and solar cells contribute to its efficiency, generating up to 40 miles of charge per day.
One reason solar-powered cars haven’t been prevalent is that previous vehicles lacked the efficiency necessary to make a significant difference in daily range. Aptera’s efficiency surpasses popular models like the Ford F150 and Tesla Model S, allowing for significantly longer trips using the same energy consumption.
Aptera’s efficiency and electric operation lead to substantial cost savings. Using Aptera’s savings calculator, the author discovered that over five years, Aptera could save them a remarkable $27,962 compared to their current SUV. The author emphasizes that efficiency not only benefits the environment but also translates into significant cost savings.
To experience the benefits of cost savings and low-cost transportation, the author encourages readers to try Aptera’s savings calculator and consider reserving an Aptera vehicle if they are tired of paying for gas.
I was saying on another thread that I will only have to charge my Aptera 1 time a year not counting any road trips over 600 miles. I’m going to wait for the 600 version because that will cover a trip I do on the regular. It is cool that it will be able to use the Tesla Supercharger Network. Charging at 50kw will be like charging my Model S at about 180kw because of the efficiency difference. And I’ve never seen my Model S hit more than 127kw. I wonder what the charge curve will be like?