Aptera Motors has unveiled its production-ready solar electric vehicle (sEV) at CES 2025, which it says it has 50,000 pre-orders and will start deliveries by the end of this year.
This event marks the first public showcase of Aptera’s complete solar array, consisting of four panels strategically placed on the hood, dash, roof and hatch of the vehicle, alongside its production body structure, built from carbon fiber sheet molding compound (CF-SMC). This advanced material dramatically reduces complexity, requiring fewer than one-tenth the parts of traditional vehicles, resulting in a lightweight yet robust design.
The Aptera solar-powered EV is designed to eliminate the need for plugging in for most daily driving needs.
Aptera’s sEV combines cutting-edge engineering with extraordinary capabilities:
– Up to 400 miles of range from a single charge in under an hour.
– Up to 40 miles of free driving per day powered entirely by sunlight.
– Over 10,000 miles per year of solar-powered driving in sunny climates, significantly reducing reliance on grid charging.
“Today marks a pivotal moment not only for Aptera but for the future of sustainable transportation,” said Chris Anthony, Co-CEO of Aptera Motors. “This vehicle embodies years of innovation and relentless pursuit of energy-efficient mobility. CES is the perfect stage to share our vision and invite the world to join us in creating a cleaner, solar-powered future.”
Aptera has already captured significant interest, amassing nearly 50,000 reservations representing over $1.7 billion in potential revenue.
Supported by $135 million raised through equity crowdfunding, the company is accelerating its path to series production and delivering a future where every journey is powered by the sun.
