Aptera Motors

Aptera Motors Corp. is an automotive technology company focused on the development, production, and distribution of energy-efficient, solar-powered, battery-electric vehicles. The company is headquartered in Carlsbad, California and currently employs 33 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2025-10-16. Its business is the development, production, and distribution of energy-efficient solar-powered, battery-electric vehicles. Its flagship vehicle is a paradigm-shifting solar electric vehicle that leverages aerodynamics, material science, and solar technology to pursue new levels of efficiency. The company focusses on completing the development and commencing production of the Aptera. The Aptera is designed to be an efficient vehicle, minimizing energy consumption through its aerodynamic design and lightweight construction. Its integrated solar panels are intended to supplement battery charging, potentially allowing drivers to travel significant distances using only solar power. The company has designed the Aptera vehicle to provide up to an estimated 40 miles per day and 11,000 miles per year of solar-powered driving by collecting energy from the sun and storing it in its battery pack.