Electric Aptera takes a spin through NYC

I don't know about the Aptera - I just don't see them giving EVs the image and adoption that they really need to be viable, mass-market options to attract the shift necessary.

Hehe cool.  NYC is an odd place to see an Aptera considering the fact that they'll initially only be sold in California.  Very cool though.

I've heard rumors that the first 3 orders were filled last week, any confirmation on that?  Also, could someone remind me of the price range for these?  I've looked around the site but I must be missing it.

I have to say though, I am very surprised at how well they have been doing with keeping a majority of their production green.  It just makes sense to have an electric car that has a lighter footprint starting with the manufacturing process!

Okay, I just found my own answer, the 2e is stated as ranging from "mid-$20,000s to mid-$40,000" depending on options.

I don't think any Apteras have been delivered yet.  There are some reasons Aptera might wait until 2009 to begin deliveries as discussed here - for example, a tax credit which would not apply in 2008.

Especially since Aptera just announced they're switching to front-wheel drive, a 2008 delivery seems exceedingly unlikely.

Last I heard the electric Aptera was still selling for $27k.  However, Aptera says

"The final retail price, feature list, and distribution locations of the Aptera are yet to be determined."

and

"The Aptera 2 Series vehicle (electric and hybrid) will range in price from the mid-$20,000s to the mid-$40,000s, depending on options and powertrain."

Looks like Aptera is set back.  They are not expecting volume produciton until closer to October this year.  That is the same date that Zap gave us last for the Alias.  Ironic.  Why don't these companies get on the ball, can't they tell that we are impatient. :)

Article about delay

Yeah that's pretty disappointing, but at least they're working on making the design as practical as possible.  And at least they're still saying they'll get the first production vehicle out by January 16th, which isn't too much of a delay.  Still, a bummer, especially for people on the waiting list.

A good friend of mine just posted 15 minutes ago on Twitter, "only in San Francisco" with a link to the following pic:

Pretty schweet!

 Here's another image I got from across the street:

I was a bit taken aback when I first saw it. I had no idea what it was at the time.  It seemed to draw quite a bit of attention to itself.

This is more than likely my next car. Probably not the 2e but the next iteration.

Maybe a review was why the Aptera is in San Francisco, or a test of some sort.  An article and photo was in the SF Chronicle this morning- some kind of informal review.  Talking about the "spartan" interior- but the comments (85 or so) were quite interesting. 

No idea unfortunately...

where is economic stimulus money when you want it?  Too bad Aptera did not rip people off with mortgages--they would be swimming in money for production by now.

Aptera will hopefully not be eliminated by a large company that stands to lose billions and billions of dollars if Aptera becomes popular.  Aptera is supposed to come out with a 300mpg yes 300mpg vehicle after the all electric vehicle.