According to what is know so far, the Aptera 2e will be capable of achieving the equivalent of over 200 mpg at a top speed of some 90 miles per hour (144 km/hour). The ultralight car weighs 1,700 pounds (775 kg) and carries safety features such as a race car-like passenger safety cell, airbags and a front crumple zone.
What's different about today's version is that it seems its producer finally found a way to tackle the unsolvable problem of the... door hinging mechanism. According to the source who leaked the photos of the final version, this time the mechanism works better, while the doors and windows have been slightly redesigned.
"The 2e is as safe as any car on the road, and its groundbreaking aerodynamics helps it to fly past fueling stations,” Paul Wilbur, Aptera CEO said back in March, when the Aptera first broke cover. At the time, the manufacturer was trying to secure the support of the US government, as because a three-wheeler, it is not subject to a Department of Energy loan.
Although a final decision over the price has not yet been taken, initial estimates say the 2e will cost in between $25,000 and $40,000, depending on the version. The official unveiling and release date are expected to take place this year.
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