I would answer all questions with “Remember, we’re trying to revolutionize transportation…. some of your questions are based on old assumptions about automobile travel and norms”
Do they expect to a score a “Good” on IIHS’ updated side crash test? It’s 4200 LBS traveling at 37 mph. The efficiency is crazy, but you really need to have top tier crashworthiness to override the size/weight is king mentality.
Only because there is no "Awesome" rating. But seriously, I expect that the Aptera will fare better than most cars in any crash, but I do worry about how much the occupants might get bounced around. Those formula one drivers that walk away from high speed crashes are belted in TIGHT.
They seem confident from their simulations that due to the body shaoe, design,strength and side impact reinforcements it will fare well without side airbags. I guess that the crash test results will determine if that is the case. Here is a video of some small cars undergoing the side impact crash test. ruclips.net/video/XZ7BrAPCpIM/видео.htmlsi=yN2qYIsNdM2dUyBj
@@garywozniak7742 Man, those dummies look like they are getting hit in the shoulder by the door as it caves in. My bet is that this will be less of an issue with the Aptera, but whiplash may be more of an issue without a side airbag.
No interest in autonomous driving. I just need an affordable EV to commute. Sooner rather than later. Actually, I do want one luxury. When I get in the car I want the car to say "Welcome aboard. Captain" Like the Cyclops submarine does in the video game Subnautica.
I am continually impressed with how these executives make themselves available. They are present and seem to show no favoritism. They are there at events and test drives, not hiding in the background.
That's a strong indicator for vaporwares or scam actually. But I guess they got the product far enough where they can show it around for the next round of investors. This will be all about long-term cost and reliability, which is hard to prove and get the word out before the company folds.
their marketing guys are geniuses. They understand the key concept of the modern internet: you don't need millions of fans, just a few dedicated superfans. Relatively speaking, this company's following is small, so we will see how it goes
im just impressed they decided to keep certain things like the wheel covers manual. Yes its a futuristic car, but that doesn't mean it needs absolutely everything motorized and automated. Thank fuck they kept the wheel covers manual, thats one less motor and wire to worry about
The cybertruck and the aptera are on the opposite sides of the spectrum in terms of vehicle type and functionality. How could you so flippantly jump between them? Cybertruck blows also.
This is definitely the most comprehensive interview that I've seen with these guys. And I love the fact that they didn't hide anything. They answered every single one of your technical questions openly and without hesitation. I too wish I was a billionaire so that I could get these guys to the finish line.
@@TailosiveEVTheir openness is refreshing. I can't think of another startup company that has given out so much information during the development process than these guys. Even though the Aptera is not right for me personally (I have a wife and a teenage son), I am really hoping they succeed.
@@JustWasted3HoursHereyou’re only a few years from the Aptera being a good match for you, if your son is anything like I was as a teenager. I couldn’t wait to be out on my own despite having great parents. ;)
That large windshield if your driving west is gonna bake you if you don't have some great AC. Wonder if they could make a dimming glass like the Transitions eyewear for it... Something that doesn't even draw any power but dims with light could keep the car cooler when parked as well.
I asked about that later in the factory tour. CEO says the carbon fiber body is more like a thermos meaning it doesn’t collect a ton of heat from the sunlight. Most people will have the solar hatch so the back hatch won’t be clear
@golfish8589, I think the solar panels absorb quite a bit of solar energy to convert it into electricity and would reduce the heat in the cabin. The dash solar panels acting the same way. I think the Aptera cabin would be much cooler baking in the sun compared to conventional cars subjected to the same conditions.
I'm not a fan of EVs. An online computer on wheels is just not something I'm interested in. HOWEVER, the Aptera team is designing for the people: affordability and practicality are king as we move into tough economic times. To that I say, WELL DONE. Aptera is everything the Cybertruck is NOT.
Next you'll tell me there's no difference between my basic flip phone and a smart phone... I understand that computer chips are being put in EVERYTHING, and that all new cars have buckets of electronics. But it is very dishonest to suggest that an EV-with a large touch screen front and center and a small army of cameras-is the same as a standard ICE car. @@maxiferrari08
Chris is the most down to earth and honest seeming person I’ve ever watched in any of the thousands of EV videos. Knowledgeable and intelligent and very dedicated to seeing this great little vehicle to the end of the production process
Excellent video. I'm asking Santa for an extra thousand dollars to invest in Aptera once more. Better to invest in hope for clean air and a livable world than curse it. Do wish someone could talk about cold weather/snow/ice performance in the northern states. Sad also but realize crash tests are necessary. Last comment.... I can't believe the amount of patience Chris, Steve, Jason and others have had with the public. I've done outreach before. It is exhausting. Hang in there guys and girls!
Appreciate the video and information. Emphasis, comments, thoughts, analogies etc. on Tesla are nauseating. The addressable EV market is much larger than Tesla, which is still an emerging player. We still have many years for the energy transition to play out. I understand playing the ‘Tesla fanboy’ base, but the opportunity is actually much larger than the Tesla fan base. Thanks again for posting, and, Charge on!
I figured that the split window was so the section that rolled diwn could be straight, to fit in the door. But it never occurred to me that it was to minimize the drag when you roll the windows down. That makes so much sense when you think about it. I was also driving around in my Beetle the other day, and realized that solid upper window would shield against the rain coming in when you roll down the lower window. Its not as much a split window as a small side window, with a transparent section between the window and the roof.
Thanks for getting into the weeds on some topics with Chris and Jason! Look forward to more Aptera reveals/updates along with your continuing reporting. I will be educating my Discount Tire technicians as how to check/top off the air pressure, changing wheels, lift points, etc… as we all learn. I held them by the hand…. with my existing EV to assure to only use proper lift points for tire servicing…. Seeing scanning of the QR codes to understand repairs instructions /ordering, etc….will be exciting to learn.
Thanks Drew for addressing all of these additional topics. You asked great questions, and got some good additional design details and clarity from Chris and Jason, which is new to most of us. Kudos.
This conversation makes a lot more sense, when the HVAC system is discussed. It is not the cup holders, the tail light that makes the car. It is the motors, the HVAC, the brakes.
Any inspired billionaires or bitcoin millionaires ready to take our Baby Aptera under neeth their wings! In the comments section reading this, and enjoying this video!
I was lucky enough to visit Aptera a month ago and got to spend time with Gamma indoors; spent almost an hour sitting in it, looking around, and talking with Audra. This is a good reminder of that fun time, and with some bonus information in there too. I know both Chris and Jason have been great at working with Steve over at AOC channel, but it was interesting to seem them together answering questions and deferring to the other when that was best.
I am just a bit jealous. My wife and I met Audra and Quincy in November 2021 when we had a chance to ride in Luna. Aren't they great people? Still, I get to interact with them in my brand ambassador role on a regular basis. Forming great personal relationships is one of the bonus features of interacting with Aptera.
I want to suggest that Aptera use a direct heating windshield defroster. This is just like the rear defroster - but without the lines. These can do this *critical* function for a couple of hundred watts, very quickly - think driving in an ice/snow storm or is very low temperatures. Blowing hot air onto the windshield can take *thousands* of watts. Likewise - heated seats and heated steering wheel, and maybe even heated floor mats, are all required for those of us in colder climates. An important concept of safety - is deflection vs engagement. As Jason and Chris mention, the shape of the vehicle and its structure is excellent with the Aptera. By increasing the time available to decelerate - means *much* lower G-forces, which means much better safety.
Yes a thousand times to the heated windshield. I had one in a Toyota EV and it worked great, much faster and more efficient than blowing heated air to defrost.
If I was not so damned old, I'd have signed up for an Aptera except for 1 additional thing. While a thing of beauty, I just cannot imagine how quickly the front wheels would get jammed packed with snow, ice, slush from our Western, NY winters. That does NOT make this a bad vehicle, just not the best for Western, NY [or similar regions]. For those old enough to remember the removable "Skirts" over wheel wells know exactly what I'm talking about with snow. You might as well remove them before the first snow and leave them off until spring. Still, I hope nothing but the best for the manufacture of Aptera and those who have weather more conducive to enjoying this beautiful vehicle.
Can you even _imagine_ Mary Barra discussing anything about her vehicles’ engineering with such detail and depth?!? I know Elon Musk and Ferdinand Porsche and/or Piech could, but the last two and their ilk are long gone, and that’s why GM and VW will not be a part of our collective future unless they change direction and philosophy drastically.
I would really love to have that V2H/ V2G/ V2L capability on aptera built in even if it means installing an extra $4,000 box on your electric panels. For those who does not plan to install that, they could use the V2L feature to work remotely or even to run your fridge/ heater at home in case of an emergency power outage.
Although I'm getting one of these as soon as I can, I suspect I'll want to replace it with the 2.0 version that should have V2L, heat pumps, heated seats, and other things that will be Nice To Have. Edit: LFP battery, too!
@@michaelbramel5771 I totally agree with this. It is such a shame to see so much free energy going to waste. PS: I hold both a reservation in this and am an Investor too.
The "aptera way" of getting in and out of the aptera is the way all people should get in and out of cars. It is best for their back. The usual way people get in and out is terrible for their back
I think it would be great if the excess energy could be put in a portable solar generator that you could use at home in a power outage or on the road camping by loading it in to the back of the Aptera. The Aptera solar cells are at least twice as big as the solar panels that come with the solar generators. Maybe it could also "range extend" The Aptera if charging is inconvenient on a trip.
In regards to entering and exiting the vehicle while its raining; besides the rubber trim along the inner edge of the door opening is there anything else that will possibly catch the rain water so if and when you open a door you don't get a downpour of water on you? I ask because I had a Ford Probe do that to me every time until I installed a small thin piece of curved rubber to channel / catch the water and divert the same fore and aft away from me.
I watched an interview and it was clear that one reason Aptera took so long is they had to change plans constantly as the reservations kept growing and they realized they would have to make real a high volume production line as it became clear that the concept was very popular and realized they could not afford to have major difficulties in their first Production units so they made more prototypes to wrong out issues. Their initial plan was to basically hand build them, but quantities ordered made them change plans. Thanks goodness we have some founders who really want this to succeed.
They talk about the bespoke solar panels which are amazing.. just wondering how many spare parts will be available... what the plan is for that.. Long way to get to Australia if we need a set... im sure they have thought about it. I know Tesla still suffers from this years on.. has got a little better....
And on top of the shape, carbon fiber is 5-7x stronger than steel. Safety is always my number one concern even though I've never been in an accident (knock on wood), and aptera is not simply a decent choice but rather the best choice.
Not THAT was an informed, excellent interview (much thanks!) No offense to Sandy Munro (whom I otherwise love) but let’s just say: please interview Elon next :-)
PLEASE stop calling them “pants”. Makes it harder to convince people this is a serious vehicle. How about wheel covers, which is what they actually are.
Think "pants" is bad? in aviation they are called "spats". I would call them fairings. "Wheel covers" sounds like the plastic discs you put on steel wheels.
When they started talking safety, I was thinking, "This thing is like a 2 seat F1 car," seconds before Chris started comparing it to F1! I'm expecting only minor changes will be needed when real-world crash tests are done.
Interesting. Whenever you make a new vehicle or connect to the power infrastructure you get into mandatory certifications and homologation. How close is Aptera to a fully globally certified, exportable (CofC), insurable, sellable product?
Well done Drew and wife! (I'm sorry I don't know your name.) We appreciate your simple style of just good conversation and where it takes you. Chris and Jason, thank you again for your direct openness, for taking time with average people like us and being willing to answer almost anything thrown at you! The more we see, the more we love! Can't wait for the factory tour...
Excellent!!! Great interview - I look forward to the next part. Every time I see more information I get even more excited to have MY Aptera. How long after production commences until the 600 mile variant starts shipping???
Fantastic video. Thank you. Can hardly wait for the next video on the bench testing of the HVAC system. Since I live north of the 49th Parallel, we do get temps down to the -30's, either Celcious or Fahrenheit, it gets cold up here for at least 3 months of the year
With the concealed wheels. What happens when it snows? My car with open wheel wells will pack with snow and will get so bad that it will lock up my tire in turns. What keeps the snow back from just destroying the wheel wells?
Most of the heat that is produced by the vehicle is from the motors in the wheel pants. It is likely that Ice and snow will melt before this can happen. I may have an early vehicle in Iowa and will report on my winter driving experience.
Delivery date will depend on how quickly financing comes in but could be towards the latter part of 2024, or early 2025. You would have to take one of the few remaining accelerator slots to avoid being at the back of the line - in which case, due to demand is likely to be several years off yet.
This is a cool little car, but I'm afraid to drive around crazy SUV and Truck drivers. They know, on some stretch of I-5 there, pickups are going 85-90.
@@n.brucenelson5920 You can lane split. All my accidents have been getting hit from the back. My last one was from someone who didn't even attempt to stop because she was texting.
How about space for spare tire? They’re so excited for calling the front space an F word, but no spare tire, no tools, no jack, no solutions for repairs, no dealership with a service and parts department, First problem is when the driver forgets how wide the width it really is, as well as other drivers, especially at night,, they don’t see he front wheels First solution would be to design a shark fin for the front wheel fender, or something like a flag as indicator, with lights, Second solution is to make he entire fender illuminated for nighttime driving for operator to be reminded not to forget and for other drivers to see how wide it is There should be large turn signals on front fenders like the old VW Bug , very important for all traffic around to see the whole vehicle and not assume the front wheels don’t exist, All body (including doors) should laminated with solar cells so that if at a beach, the doors could be lifted up for even more solar energy gain ☀️
I feel like Team Tailosive asks all the Q? I'm thinking of (and few more I wish I had). Kudos to Drew for (un)officially joining the Aptera development team by naming/coining the "porthole" on the rear wheel air intake. Another great vid which saved me the cost of a plane ticket to/from San Diego that I can put towards the payment of my Aptera.
Yes. The way for buyers to beware is to do some due diligence- starting with the SEC reports. Elio's engine was fake from the beginning. A little research will show you that Aptera Corp. is aligned with many of the world's top automotive companies as suppliers.
Do you have anything as a prototype as a (5) seater as a family vehicle, instead of just a commuter for a couple of people, and the real time commuting with either the A/C working as well as the heating especially under load. And also do you have any conversion kits from the left hand drive too a right hand drive, would be a fantastic vehicle for Australian conditions, but unfortunately would not be very good at the moment for a family vehicle. From NSW, Australia 👍😎👍
I wonder if you could put a film protection on the glass solar panels, like what's on your phone? My concern would be damage from rocks. Great interview! Lots of great information. I can't wait to get mine!
@@TailosiveEV I agree, it's quite strong and probably won't crack. My concern would be with chips and scratches from large rocks bouncing off the road and hitting the hood solar at the worst possible angle. This would be more of an aesthetic issue. A 3M self healing clear bra kit could be an option.
Hopefully in the future you will be able to go to full color e-paper (or similar) non-emissive displays that are easily visible in bright light AND that neither emit eye and health destroying blue light, nor flicker at any frequency - also debilitating at 100-120 hz.
It would be great to have the side mirror displays also be able to look directly left and right at intersections to see oncoming traffic. Also hybrid to see obliquely back for suicide merge lanes (45-60 degrees back).
I can’t wait until this car comes out, I’m much more inclined to buy one as my work commuter. On top of everything they’re doing I just hope the cars sound system will be amazing as well 🤞🏽
This kind of sounds dumb, but I wonder if they could make the door windows open hatch style instead of rolling? I get it's efficient to just have your window roll down into the door panel. But there's nothing that says you HAVE to do it that way?
The astronaut of the diaper episode is innocent. She was influenced by ozone and a pheromone deficiency, both easily remedied. It's a shame to diminish her as she's already suffering enough.
I've got my pre-ordered and this did answer some of my questions... But I live in MN and I'm still wondering how it does in snow or very cold weather. Someday I'll find an answer.
I'm thinking that it would be like driving a normal car. If the weather's really bad, best to say inside. It is a lighter vehicle so I would like to see how it does as well in pouring rain with standing water. Is there a greater chance to hydroplane? Definitely going for the all wheel drive option.
@@TailosiveEVunderstand snow could be an issue but I want to make sure cold isn't an issue. Snow gets plowed soon enough but cold is 4 months (or even more).
Just the solar panels on the dash would be a great option that Aptera could license to Tesla , even if it only trickle charges enough to power the AC or heater. People using dog mode would then be able to keep the climate on, and going, even if the battery is below 20%. And trust me… in Texas, there is plenty of sun hitting the dash. I would cover the glass roof, since most have to get an interior cover to block the heat streaming in. I’m not sure if Aptera could sell as a post product for Teslas, since it would be optimal to have it all controlled by Tesla software.
About the window: OK now we understand why it is not one piece, but still why does it have to have a black stripe running between the movable and the immovable part? Why can it not be transparent all the way? It just seems to be a Blindspotthat can be avoided.
I really hope that this thing comes to the UK. The idea of a buttload of range, effectively just for transporting me and one passenger and some luggage is exactly what i want. i do a lot of longer distance stuff, and if I can make those longer trips affordable without too many breaks then i'm all in.
Does the half window design create a blind spot for taller drivers? I noticed in some of these videos that the window divide was right at some of the guys eye level.
Any information on how the car performs in colder temperatures? does the 3 wheel design affect how it would drive in snow or ice? Or even just bad roads with pot holes and cracks, i feel like that third wheel in the back would bounce pretty hard in that design?
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Your wife’s a great camera operator I must say. Actually impressive
Excellent. Thank you.
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I would answer all questions with “Remember, we’re trying to revolutionize transportation…. some of your questions are based on old assumptions about automobile travel and norms”
Is the battery in car or under car. Was wondering for smoke or fire protection
It is in the car.
Do they expect to a score a “Good” on IIHS’ updated side crash test?
It’s 4200 LBS traveling at 37 mph.
The efficiency is crazy, but you really need to have top tier crashworthiness to override the size/weight is king mentality.
Only because there is no "Awesome" rating. But seriously, I expect that the Aptera will fare better than most cars in any crash, but I do worry about how much the occupants might get bounced around. Those formula one drivers that walk away from high speed crashes are belted in TIGHT.
They seem confident from their simulations that due to the body shaoe, design,strength and side impact reinforcements it will fare well without side airbags. I guess that the crash test results will determine if that is the case. Here is a video of some small cars undergoing the side impact crash test.
ruclips.net/video/XZ7BrAPCpIM/видео.htmlsi=yN2qYIsNdM2dUyBj
@@garywozniak7742 Man, those dummies look like they are getting hit in the shoulder by the door as it caves in. My bet is that this will be less of an issue with the Aptera, but whiplash may be more of an issue without a side airbag.
@@skeptibleiyam1093 I guess we will find out.
No interest in autonomous driving. I just need an affordable EV to commute. Sooner rather than later. Actually, I do want one luxury. When I get in the car I want the car to say "Welcome aboard. Captain" Like the Cyclops submarine does in the video game Subnautica.
I am continually impressed with how these executives make themselves available. They are present and seem to show no favoritism. They are there at events and test drives, not hiding in the background.
This is the most endearing thing about this project
I really hope they achieve Tesla-like success.
That's a strong indicator for vaporwares or scam actually. But I guess they got the product far enough where they can show it around for the next round of investors. This will be all about long-term cost and reliability, which is hard to prove and get the word out before the company folds.
their marketing guys are geniuses. They understand the key concept of the modern internet: you don't need millions of fans, just a few dedicated superfans. Relatively speaking, this company's following is small, so we will see how it goes
im just impressed they decided to keep certain things like the wheel covers manual. Yes its a futuristic car, but that doesn't mean it needs absolutely everything motorized and automated. Thank fuck they kept the wheel covers manual, thats one less motor and wire to worry about
PR tour. They've invited in a load of gullible influencer types who are not asking them any difficult questions.
I hope they can keep the price, at least for reservation holders. I was considering the cybertruck but after their event I’m 100% in Aptera.
Agreed.
What the... for a second I thought this was my comment. I said the exact same thing and I am in the exact same boat.
The cybertruck and the aptera are on the opposite sides of the spectrum in terms of vehicle type and functionality. How could you so flippantly jump between them? Cybertruck blows also.
This is definitely the most comprehensive interview that I've seen with these guys. And I love the fact that they didn't hide anything. They answered every single one of your technical questions openly and without hesitation. I too wish I was a billionaire so that I could get these guys to the finish line.
There hasn’t been a single question they’ve denied answering in all my experience. If they don’t know, they’ll refer me to someone who does!
@@TailosiveEVTheir openness is refreshing. I can't think of another startup company that has given out so much information during the development process than these guys. Even though the Aptera is not right for me personally (I have a wife and a teenage son), I am really hoping they succeed.
@@JustWasted3HoursHereyou’re only a few years from the Aptera being a good match for you, if your son is anything like I was as a teenager. I couldn’t wait to be out on my own despite having great parents. ;)
@@JustWasted3HoursHere Order one - even if he's 13, lol.
@@TheScottShepardSupposedly there's going to be a 4 seater in the pipeline in a few years.
Pretty sick to see you interviewing and interacting with Aptera so much. I'm rooting for them!
This is such a great video for information. I love your questions and their usual transparent answers.
Loads of people were wondering about getting air to the rear wheel, even with the hole. The lack of needing to index it is fantastic!
Yup. Airless tires cannot come soon enough.
This is amazing. You guys had great chemistry and the amount of detail is incredible. Awesome production too!
Won't lie. I'm not buying a vehicle until aptera is available. This is my future , this is THE future
SAME!
Hope you work from home?
@@aussieideasman8498 or I own a vehicle and am waiting for aptera to sell and switch :)
@@aussieideasman8498WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO LEARN OLD MAN
@@roxasrox123 What is it I don't know, young fella?
A curtain, possibly clear. Behind the front seat could drastically reduce the heating and cooling load.
I did this one year on my Chevy volt
That large windshield if your driving west is gonna bake you if you don't have some great AC. Wonder if they could make a dimming glass like the Transitions eyewear for it... Something that doesn't even draw any power but dims with light could keep the car cooler when parked as well.
I asked about that later in the factory tour. CEO says the carbon fiber body is more like a thermos meaning it doesn’t collect a ton of heat from the sunlight. Most people will have the solar hatch so the back hatch won’t be clear
@golfish8589,
I think the solar panels absorb quite a bit of solar energy to convert it into electricity and would reduce the heat in the cabin. The dash solar panels acting the same way.
I think the Aptera cabin would be much cooler baking in the sun compared to conventional cars subjected to the same conditions.
I'm not a fan of EVs. An online computer on wheels is just not something I'm interested in. HOWEVER, the Aptera team is designing for the people: affordability and practicality are king as we move into tough economic times. To that I say, WELL DONE. Aptera is everything the Cybertruck is NOT.
I have bad news for you, every new car is a computer on wheels(sadly)
Next you'll tell me there's no difference between my basic flip phone and a smart phone... I understand that computer chips are being put in EVERYTHING, and that all new cars have buckets of electronics. But it is very dishonest to suggest that an EV-with a large touch screen front and center and a small army of cameras-is the same as a standard ICE car. @@maxiferrari08
Chris is the most down to earth and honest seeming person I’ve ever watched in any of the thousands of EV videos. Knowledgeable and intelligent and very dedicated to seeing this great little vehicle to the end of the production process
Excellent video. I'm asking Santa for an extra thousand dollars to invest in Aptera once more. Better to invest in hope for clean air and a livable world than curse it. Do wish someone could talk about cold weather/snow/ice performance in the northern states. Sad also but realize crash tests are necessary. Last comment.... I can't believe the amount of patience Chris, Steve, Jason and others have had with the public. I've done outreach before. It is exhausting. Hang in there guys and girls!
Fun interview. Great to see Jason in a more relaxed mode.
Appreciate the video and information.
Emphasis, comments, thoughts, analogies etc. on Tesla are nauseating.
The addressable EV market is much larger than Tesla, which is still an emerging player. We still have many years for the energy transition to play out.
I understand playing the ‘Tesla fanboy’ base, but the opportunity is actually much larger than the Tesla fan base.
Thanks again for posting, and,
Charge on!
I figured that the split window was so the section that rolled diwn could be straight, to fit in the door. But it never occurred to me that it was to minimize the drag when you roll the windows down. That makes so much sense when you think about it.
I was also driving around in my Beetle the other day, and realized that solid upper window would shield against the rain coming in when you roll down the lower window. Its not as much a split window as a small side window, with a transparent section between the window and the roof.
Thanks for getting into the weeds on some topics with Chris and Jason! Look forward to more Aptera reveals/updates along with your continuing reporting. I will be educating my Discount Tire technicians as how to check/top off the air pressure, changing wheels, lift points, etc… as we all learn. I held them by the hand…. with my existing EV to assure to only use proper lift points for tire servicing…. Seeing scanning of the QR codes to understand repairs instructions /ordering, etc….will be exciting to learn.
Thanks Drew for addressing all of these additional topics. You asked great questions, and got some good additional design details and clarity from Chris and Jason, which is new to most of us. Kudos.
Glad it was helpful!
This conversation makes a lot more sense, when the HVAC system is discussed.
It is not the cup holders, the tail light that makes the car. It is the motors, the HVAC, the brakes.
And the controls/user interface.
Any inspired billionaires or bitcoin millionaires ready to take our Baby Aptera under neeth their wings! In the comments section reading this, and enjoying this video!
I was lucky enough to visit Aptera a month ago and got to spend time with Gamma indoors; spent almost an hour sitting in it, looking around, and talking with Audra. This is a good reminder of that fun time, and with some bonus information in there too. I know both Chris and Jason have been great at working with Steve over at AOC channel, but it was interesting to seem them together answering questions and deferring to the other when that was best.
I am just a bit jealous. My wife and I met Audra and Quincy in November 2021 when we had a chance to ride in Luna. Aren't they great people? Still, I get to interact with them in my brand ambassador role on a regular basis. Forming great personal relationships is one of the bonus features of interacting with Aptera.
Great interview. I DC fast charge my ioniq 5 at 237kw on the electrify america stations. Pretty fast if you ask me.
I want to suggest that Aptera use a direct heating windshield defroster. This is just like the rear defroster - but without the lines. These can do this *critical* function for a couple of hundred watts, very quickly - think driving in an ice/snow storm or is very low temperatures. Blowing hot air onto the windshield can take *thousands* of watts. Likewise - heated seats and heated steering wheel, and maybe even heated floor mats, are all required for those of us in colder climates.
An important concept of safety - is deflection vs engagement. As Jason and Chris mention, the shape of the vehicle and its structure is excellent with the Aptera. By increasing the time available to decelerate - means *much* lower G-forces, which means much better safety.
Yes a thousand times to the heated windshield. I had one in a Toyota EV and it worked great, much faster and more efficient than blowing heated air to defrost.
I’m still trying to win the Lottery so I can fully fund you. It’s such a worthy cause I can’t understand why it hasn’t happened yet.
If I was not so damned old, I'd have signed up for an Aptera except for 1 additional thing. While a thing of beauty, I just cannot imagine how quickly the front wheels would get jammed packed with snow, ice, slush from our Western, NY winters. That does NOT make this a bad vehicle, just not the best for Western, NY [or similar regions]. For those old enough to remember the removable "Skirts" over wheel wells know exactly what I'm talking about with snow. You might as well remove them before the first snow and leave them off until spring. Still, I hope nothing but the best for the manufacture of Aptera and those who have weather more conducive to enjoying this beautiful vehicle.
The motors are in the wheel which generate heat passively. Should easily melt anything in there
@@TailosiveEV If so, then FANTASTIC!
I live in rural Iowa and have an early model on order. I will report on my experience.
Can you even _imagine_ Mary Barra discussing anything about her vehicles’ engineering with such detail and depth?!?
I know Elon Musk and Ferdinand Porsche and/or Piech could, but the last two and their ilk are long gone, and that’s why GM and VW will not be a part of our collective future unless they change direction and philosophy drastically.
I get so happy when I see another video with you at Aptera, keen for the next one!
Like that they talked about jacking points, what I want is a lot of thought put into how to best carry it on a light trailer behind an RV.
Thank you for your excellent content, sir. I'm more than slightly jealous that you got to meet them and chat in person! Such a great team, there.
My pleasure!
I would really love to have that V2H/ V2G/ V2L capability on aptera built in even if it means installing an extra $4,000 box on your electric panels. For those who does not plan to install that, they could use the V2L feature to work remotely or even to run your fridge/ heater at home in case of an emergency power outage.
Although I'm getting one of these as soon as I can, I suspect I'll want to replace it with the 2.0 version that should have V2L, heat pumps, heated seats, and other things that will be Nice To Have. Edit: LFP battery, too!
@@michaelbramel5771 I totally agree with this. It is such a shame to see so much free energy going to waste.
PS: I hold both a reservation in this and am an Investor too.
The "aptera way" of getting in and out of the aptera is the way all people should get in and out of cars. It is best for their back. The usual way people get in and out is terrible for their back
I think it would be great if the excess energy could be put in a portable solar generator that you could use at home in a power outage or on the road camping by loading it in to the back of the Aptera. The Aptera solar cells are at least twice as big as the solar panels that come with the solar generators. Maybe it could also "range extend" The Aptera if charging is inconvenient on a trip.
No flat head or Philips screws is a major win!
55,000 flat heads is a major win for them.
In regards to entering and exiting the vehicle while its raining; besides the rubber trim along the inner edge of the door opening is there anything else that will possibly catch the rain water so if and when you open a door you don't get a downpour of water on you? I ask because I had a Ford Probe do that to me every time until I installed a small thin piece of curved rubber to channel / catch the water and divert the same fore and aft away from me.
I watched an interview and it was clear that one reason Aptera took so long is they had to change plans constantly as the reservations kept growing and they realized they would have to make real a high volume production line as it became clear that the concept was very popular and realized they could not afford to have major difficulties in their first Production units so they made more prototypes to wrong out issues. Their initial plan was to basically hand build them, but quantities ordered made them change plans. Thanks goodness we have some founders who really want this to succeed.
I'd love to use the free power to cool the cabin before I leave for work, especially when it's easily 110°F when I leave for work sometimes.
Put the rear view screen down on the dash.
Improve visibility out of windshield
They talk about the bespoke solar panels which are amazing.. just wondering how many spare parts will be available... what the plan is for that.. Long way to get to Australia if we need a set... im sure they have thought about it. I know Tesla still suffers from this years on.. has got a little better....
It'll sell outside of the USA.
It's shaped like a Prince Rupert's drop- probably going to be one of the strongest cars of all time.
Great point.
And on top of the shape, carbon fiber is 5-7x stronger than steel. Safety is always my number one concern even though I've never been in an accident (knock on wood), and aptera is not simply a decent choice but rather the best choice.
Wishing the heating element wattage was user selectable. 1800W, 900W, give the use options to select the maximum continuous draw.
Not THAT was an informed, excellent interview (much thanks!) No offense to Sandy Munro (whom I otherwise love) but let’s just say: please interview Elon next :-)
Hey could it be used to charge another EV? Park one beside my model S to get that sweet sweet overflow!
The footage from the iPhone 15 is really exceptional.
It’s better than a lot of DSLR cameras from a few years ago.
😆 I’m envisioning a fleet of these in a parking lot migrating autonomously to stay in the sun.
I want this car so freaking badly. I cannot wait to purchase one when available
Considering where it's located, wouldn't it be a "starboard hole"? 😉
The design chief is such a windbag sometimes i appreciate that you edited down his magnanimous rambling way of talking
Im keeping my eye on this vehicle. I do 140 miles a day round trip to and from work. Plenty of sun at work while im parked .
Would be greaat to use the Tesla charger/gateway to allow vehicle to home.
PLEASE stop calling them “pants”. Makes it harder to convince people this is a serious vehicle. How about wheel covers, which is what they actually are.
Think "pants" is bad? in aviation they are called "spats".
I would call them fairings. "Wheel covers" sounds like the plastic discs you put on steel wheels.
YES!
HERE'S TO SEEING YOU GET YOUR FIRST CARS ON THE ROAD IN 2024!!
When they started talking safety, I was thinking, "This thing is like a 2 seat F1 car," seconds before Chris started comparing it to F1! I'm expecting only minor changes will be needed when real-world crash tests are done.
An absolutely excellent and exciting interview gentlemen!!! I love it! Thank you!
Ask them about ccs and front license plate in Europe
Loved Thanks
Interesting. Whenever you make a new vehicle or connect to the power infrastructure you get into mandatory certifications and homologation. How close is Aptera to a fully globally certified, exportable (CofC), insurable, sellable product?
Legally in the US they can sell it now, not as many certifications required for autocycles
Well done Drew and wife! (I'm sorry I don't know your name.) We appreciate your simple style of just good conversation and where it takes you. Chris and Jason, thank you again for your direct openness, for taking time with average people like us and being willing to answer almost anything thrown at you! The more we see, the more we love! Can't wait for the factory tour...
Thank you kindly!
THE PASSENGER WINDOW'S LACK OF "WIPER SWEEPING" MAKES "SHOTGUN" DRIVER ASSISTANCE "IFFY?" BUT THE RAIN X SOLUTION WILL WORK.
Curious about the software. Whats the OS? What language is the vehicle software written in? What about tue ability to repair? Service? Great videos.
Software? 🤣 they are still finalizing the hardware it seems
very organic - form follows efficiency.
Excellent!!! Great interview - I look forward to the next part. Every time I see more information I get even more excited to have MY Aptera. How long after production commences until the 600 mile variant starts shipping???
The taller batteries will need to be in regular production for that to happen. I think it likely that this could be 2026 or beyond.
Now this was really something special. This vehicle will change the world even more than Tesla will...
Fantastic video. Thank you.
Can hardly wait for the next video on the bench testing of the HVAC system.
Since I live north of the 49th Parallel, we do get temps down to the -30's, either Celcious or Fahrenheit, it gets cold up here for at least 3 months of the year
Surplus power for sentry mode.
With the concealed wheels. What happens when it snows? My car with open wheel wells will pack with snow and will get so bad that it will lock up my tire in turns. What keeps the snow back from just destroying the wheel wells?
Most of the heat that is produced by the vehicle is from the motors in the wheel pants. It is likely that Ice and snow will melt before this can happen. I may have an early vehicle in Iowa and will report on my winter driving experience.
Great questions! Good video.
this product can be a very good electric car + plane convertible. just give it auto closing and opening wings and there you go.
Bob's your uncle!
Super close-up overview of the production model
When can we buy one? I've been watching this car for years...when? When?
Delivery date will depend on how quickly financing comes in but could be towards the latter part of 2024, or early 2025. You would have to take one of the few remaining accelerator slots to avoid being at the back of the line - in which case, due to demand is likely to be several years off yet.
Such a great interview👌
This is a cool little car, but I'm afraid to drive around crazy SUV and Truck drivers. They know, on some stretch of I-5 there, pickups are going 85-90.
I have around 1/2 million miles on 2 wheels. Learn to be awake when you drive.
@@n.brucenelson5920 You can lane split. All my accidents have been getting hit from the back. My last one was from someone who didn't even attempt to stop because she was texting.
How about space for spare tire? They’re so excited for calling the front space an F word, but no spare tire, no tools, no jack, no solutions for repairs, no dealership with a service and parts department,
First problem is when the driver forgets how wide the width it really is, as well as other drivers, especially at night,, they don’t see he front wheels
First solution would be to design a shark fin for the front wheel fender, or something like a flag as indicator, with lights,
Second solution is to make he entire fender illuminated for nighttime driving for operator to be reminded not to forget and for other drivers to see how wide it is
There should be large turn signals on front fenders like the old VW Bug , very important for all traffic around to see the whole vehicle and not assume the front wheels don’t exist,
All body (including doors) should laminated with solar cells so that if at a beach, the doors could be lifted up for even more solar energy gain ☀️
I feel like Team Tailosive asks all the Q? I'm thinking of (and few more I wish I had). Kudos to Drew for (un)officially joining the Aptera development team by naming/coining the "porthole" on the rear wheel air intake. Another great vid which saved me the cost of a plane ticket to/from San Diego that I can put towards the payment of my Aptera.
Good call! Happy to help 🙏🏼
Great questions and interview. I like this format it just like you are there at a car show asking them questions
I'm getting serious elio motors vibes here. Buyer beware
Yes. The way for buyers to beware is to do some due diligence- starting with the SEC reports.
Elio's engine was fake from the beginning. A little research will show you that Aptera Corp. is aligned with many of the world's top automotive companies as suppliers.
Do you have anything as a prototype as a (5) seater as a family vehicle, instead of just a commuter for a couple of people, and the real time commuting with either the A/C working as well as the heating especially under load.
And also do you have any conversion kits from the left hand drive too a right hand drive, would be a fantastic vehicle for Australian conditions, but unfortunately would not be very good at the moment for a family vehicle. From NSW, Australia 👍😎👍
I wonder if you could put a film protection on the glass solar panels, like what's on your phone? My concern would be damage from rocks. Great interview! Lots of great information. I can't wait to get mine!
The solar glass has been tested with hail chunks going 90mph. It’s quite strong
@@TailosiveEV I agree, it's quite strong and probably won't crack. My concern would be with chips and scratches from large rocks bouncing off the road and hitting the hood solar at the worst possible angle. This would be more of an aesthetic issue. A 3M self healing clear bra kit could be an option.
@@johnbullers8647 Yeah, gravel trucks can be a menace.
Excellent presentation. Very informative.
VERY good video. Good video, good sound and informative. No jumpin' ahead to skip the 'slow' parts (cuz there ain't any).
Hopefully in the future you will be able to go to full color e-paper (or similar) non-emissive displays that are easily visible in bright light AND that neither emit eye and health destroying blue light, nor flicker at any frequency - also debilitating at 100-120 hz.
It would be great to have the side mirror displays also be able to look directly left and right at intersections to see oncoming traffic. Also hybrid to see obliquely back for suicide merge lanes (45-60 degrees back).
I can’t wait until this car comes out, I’m much more inclined to buy one as my work commuter. On top of everything they’re doing I just hope the cars sound system will be amazing as well 🤞🏽
Have you had ANY conversations with petroleum companies?
Beautiful blue sky in this video.
This kind of sounds dumb, but I wonder if they could make the door windows open hatch style instead of rolling? I get it's efficient to just have your window roll down into the door panel. But there's nothing that says you HAVE to do it that way?
Thank you for this. It is very informative! I can not wait for this vehicle!
Glad it was helpful!
The astronaut of the diaper episode is innocent. She was influenced by ozone and a pheromone deficiency, both easily remedied. It's a shame to diminish her as she's already suffering enough.
I've got my pre-ordered and this did answer some of my questions... But I live in MN and I'm still wondering how it does in snow or very cold weather. Someday I'll find an answer.
Aptera Owners Club has done some great videos on that. It’s all wheel drive and has independent motors in each wheel so I think it’ll do great
I'm thinking that it would be like driving a normal car. If the weather's really bad, best to say inside. It is a lighter vehicle so I would like to see how it does as well in pouring rain with standing water. Is there a greater chance to hydroplane? Definitely going for the all wheel drive option.
@@TailosiveEVunderstand snow could be an issue but I want to make sure cold isn't an issue. Snow gets plowed soon enough but cold is 4 months (or even more).
Just the solar panels on the dash would be a great option that Aptera could license to Tesla
, even if it only trickle charges enough to power the AC or heater. People using dog mode would then be able to keep the climate on, and going, even if the battery is below 20%. And trust me… in Texas, there is plenty of sun hitting the dash. I would cover the glass roof, since most have to get an interior cover to block the heat streaming in.
I’m not sure if Aptera could sell as a post product for Teslas, since it would be optimal to have it all controlled by Tesla software.
Aptera ♥️
About the window: OK now we understand why it is not one piece, but still why does it have to have a black stripe running between the movable and the immovable part? Why can it not be transparent all the way? It just seems to be a Blindspotthat can be avoided.
I really hope that this thing comes to the UK. The idea of a buttload of range, effectively just for transporting me and one passenger and some luggage is exactly what i want. i do a lot of longer distance stuff, and if I can make those longer trips affordable without too many breaks then i'm all in.
Does the half window design create a blind spot for taller drivers? I noticed in some of these videos that the window divide was right at some of the guys eye level.
Any information on how the car performs in colder temperatures? does the 3 wheel design affect how it would drive in snow or ice? Or even just bad roads with pot holes and cracks, i feel like that third wheel in the back would bounce pretty hard in that design?