
Aptera Motors is developing a solar electric vehicle (SEV) designed to be highly efficient, requiring no charging for most daily use. Their mission is to create a future powered by the sun. The vehicle features integrated solar cells providing up to 40 miles of free solar-powered driving per day, with a total range of 400 miles on a full charge. Aptera aims for a 0-60 mph time of under 6 seconds. The interior is designed for comfort, seating two people, and offers 32.5 cubic feet of cargo space. The company is seeking investment to initiate production, which is contingent on securing funding, material availability, and meeting regulatory requirements. They are also focused on making vehicle repair accessible and straightforward for owners.

Aptera Motors is developing a solar electric vehicle (SEV) designed to be highly efficient, requiring no charging for most daily use. Their mission is to create a future powered by the sun. The vehicle features integrated solar cells providing up to 40 miles of free solar-powered driving per day, with a total range of 400 miles on a full charge. Aptera aims for a 0-60 mph time of under 6 seconds. The interior is designed for comfort, seating two people, and offers 32.5 cubic feet of cargo space. The company is seeking investment to initiate production, which is contingent on securing funding, material availability, and meeting regulatory requirements. They are also focused on making vehicle repair accessible and straightforward for owners.
Product: Ultra-efficient solar electric vehicle (SEV) with up to ~40 miles/day solar range and ~400 miles total range
Founders: Chris Anthony and Steve Fambro (co-founders, co-CEOs)
Location: San Diego / Carlsbad, California
Employees: 84
Funding to date: Approximately $134.7M total reported
Crowdfunding: Regulation A campaign raised over $100M from 17,000+ investors
Personal transportation; reducing energy consumption and reliance on grid charging via integrated solar and aerodynamic vehicle design.
Automotive; Clean Energy / Electric Vehicles
Over $100,000,000
Raised from more than 17,000 investors via a Regulation A offering and third-party platforms
Over $33,000,000
Community-led program to fund initial phases of production
134700000.00 USD
Reported total funding amount as of last funding date
“Combination of large-scale retail/regulation A investors and structured financings with institutional partners (including use of Republic, Issuance, New Circle Capital and US Capital engagement noted)”