Ars Technica5/14/2026Tech2 min readUnited States
Aptera's Ultra-Efficient Electric Vehicle Inches Closer to Market
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Aptera Motors assembles first validation models of its three-wheeled, ultra-efficient electric vehicle in California, edging closer to market after a 20-year development saga.
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Aptera Motors has assembled its first validation models of an ultra-efficient electric vehicle in Carlsbad, California, after a 20-year development saga. The three-wheeled EV boasts a range of 400 miles from a 44 kWh battery and features photovoltaic panels for additional range. Despite past failures, the company expresses confidence in its new assembly process. With nearly 50,000 reservations, success could disrupt the EV market, though the vehicle’s wide design may pose practical challenges.
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