The largely solar-powered Aptera three-wheeler being tested in the US could be in Australia as soon as 2023.
So says The Driven.io which adds the two-seater aerodynamic “pod-like” EV has nearly 70km range from the sun through its 700W of integrated solar cells.
The Aptera can also plug in to add 240km range in about 15 minutes and keen interest was shown after its 2020 launch.
“The Aptera Alpha and Beta started testing on Californian roads in January ahead of production,” The Driven.io explains.
“Thanks to a tip-off from a reader that has now been confirmed with the company, we can reveal that Aptera is looking at the regulations it would need to comply with to make the vehicle available to drivers in Australia.”
A spokesperson confirmed with The Driven an Australian launch could be as early as 2023 or as late as 2024. The Aptera can be pre-ordered via the company’s website, which says it will be priced from US$25,900 (A$36,654) for the entry-level variant and US$50,700 (A$71,752) for the top-of-the-line option.
More information is expected closer to production and US deliveries.
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