Aptera Motors has secured $33 million in funding for the initial phases of production for the world’s first ever solar-powered electric vehicle. The company’s debut vehicle product has a 400-mile range in a single charge and uses solar energy from the sun via its 700 watts of solar cells to cover an additional 40 miles per day purely from solar energy.

Len Nowak, one of Aptera’s Accelerator program participants said:

“The concept of owning one of the first solar-powered vehicles immediately drew me in. The Accelerator program was unexpected, and I wanted to dig deeper to provide a better chance to realize this unique vehicle and launch this groundbreaking company.” 

The company has a patented design for two-axis automotive-grade solar panels, an efficient powertrain, and one of the most energy-dense battery packs, setting new standards for eco-friendly mobility.

Via equity crowdfunding, Aptera has successfully secured over $100 million during the past two years.

Co-founder and Co-CEO of Aptera, Chris Anthony, said:

“With over 46,000 reservation holders, we are dedicated to securing the remaining funds required for scalable, high-volume production of our solar EV.”

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