San Diego, California /
The future has already come to us. As if it were a vehicle from the cartoon of The Supersonics, the American company Aptera Motors prepares for the launch of its futuristic electric car homonymous, which will be the first solar-powered car to be mass-produced.
Aptera, the electric car of 2021
According to manufacturer and information disclosed in The Washington Post, Is expected to Aptera electric car will be distributed towards the end of 2021, Pending the mandatory safety tests required by U.S. law.
How does the Aptera electric car work?
This vehicle is the first fully autonomous car with technology Never charge which, according to its creators, allows you to power the car’s batteries with solar energy thanks to the solar panels installed on the roof and rear area.
In addition to being one zero emissions model, The brand offers batteries of different powers (25, 40, 60 or 100 kWh) and points out that with a full charge -with an electric source- of the highest power battery, the vehicle would have a range of 1,600 kilometers, much for about the 600-630 kilometers offered by the Tesla Model S.
Characteristics of the electrical appliance
- Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.5 seconds.
- Maximum speed of 177 kilometers per hour.
- Body composed of an alloy of aluminum and steel.
- Safety cabin inspired by Formula 1 technology.
- Three-wheeled vehicle designed for two passengers.
- Measurements: 4.36 meters long, 2.23 wide and 1.44 high
- Trunk capacity of 708 liters.
- Multimedia display, digital rear-view mirrors and driving assistance systems.
How much does the Aptera eléctirco cost?
Its price ranges from 25 thousand 900 and 46 thousand dollars (of 545,000-960,000 Mexican pesos) and since last December can be booked on the company’s official website for $ 100.
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