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Aptera Motors (Aptera)

Solar electric vehicle manufacturer

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Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded year: 2019
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 100–200
Industry: Auto & Truck Manufacturers

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Latest news about Aptera Motors (Aptera)

In short: Aptera advanced toward production by partnering with Launch Design, securing EPA certification, and completing its first validation vehicles.

Company announcements

August 20 Aptera

Aptera partners with Launch Design for high-volume vehicle production

Launch Design brings extensive automotive expertise and thousands of engineers to scale manufacturing.

August 13 Aptera

Aptera appoints Duke Reiter to its Board of Directors

Reiter, a veteran in education, architecture, and urban development, joins as an independent member to broaden governance perspective as the company moves toward production.

July 7 Aptera

Aptera receives EPA Certificate of Conformity for 2026 Launch Edition

The certificate confirms compliance with federal emissions requirements, a key milestone toward U.S. sales. Remaining step is FMVSS compliance before customer deliveries.

June 25 Aptera

Aptera's solar EV generates over 4 kWh daily in real-world testing

The production-intent vehicle achieved up to 44 miles of range from solar, exceeding expectations.

Media coverage

August 27 autoevolution

Wacky Solar-Powered Three-Wheeler Shows Just How Much Energy It Can Squeeze from the Sun

American company Aptera and TÜV Rheinland worked together to prove that the three-wheeled autocycle's solar cells can generate the required energy levels.

August 20 Investing.com

Aptera secures $44 million manufacturing deal with Launch Design By Investing.com

CARLSBAD, Calif. - Aptera Motors Corp.

August 12 Markets Insider

Aptera Motors Reports Second Quarter and First Half 2026 Financial Results

Reports Q2 2026 GAAP Net Loss of $10.9 Million and First Half 2026 GAAP Net Loss of $21.1 Million Calculates Q2 2026 Adjusted Net Loss...

August 9 Paint and Panel

Aptera moves solar EV closer to production

Aptera has ordered major structural components for its first 40 production vehicles as the solar EV developer works towards ...

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