"YouTuber Marques Brownlee drives the Aptera three-wheeler validation prototype, revealing many of its unique traits. The vehicle in the video is very close to what Aptera intends to put into production starting next year. This is clearly a vehicle designed for warmer climates, since it doesn't look like it would cope very well with ice and snow. The Aptera three-wheeled solar-charging electric vehicle is what science fiction movies said cars would look like in 2025."
"It is so radically different from anything else on the road that even if it had four wheels, calling it a car wouldn't do it justice. But it's been in the works for years, and we're still not sure if it's actually going to make production. Yet Aptera says it's still in the game. And it lent one of its three-wheelers to someone outside the company to drive and document the experience."
"Marques Brownlee is that someone, and he made a video for his car channel called Auto Focus. He goes over the entire car, showing many details that we hadn't had a good look at in Aptera's official videos. It all seems to come together into a believable, production-ready package, even if it's not all final or functional yet. Who knew that the way to open the doors and the cargo hatch in the back is to double-tap on specific parts of the body?"
An Aptera three-wheeler validation prototype was driven and examined, revealing numerous distinctive design and functional traits. The prototype closely matches the planned production model slated to begin next year while retaining some nonfinal elements. The vehicle's low, three-wheeled layout and solar-charging capability emphasize futuristic styling and efficiency, but also indicate limited suitability for icy or snowy conditions. Door and cargo-hatch access use double-tap body controls instead of conventional handles, and exposed forged carbon fiber surfaces highlight the advanced materials approach. Cargo capacity proves practical with a large trunk, a deeper hidden storage well, and tie-down points for securing loads.
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