Aptera tests a beta version of its SEV at the track ahead of production later this year

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“Solar Electric Vehicle (SEV) startup Aptera Motors, recently shared test footage of the beta version of its upcoming SEV. The SEV prototype was seen on a test track alongside the three alpha versions already unveiled by Aptera. The beta version represents Aptera’s last phase before pre-production and deliveries later this year.

Aptera Motors is a mobility startup based in San Diego, California, that specializes in solar electric vehicles (SEVs). Since this is the second iteration of the company intending to bring its flagship SEV to market, it has been a story we at Electrek have been following for quite some time.

After unveiling its new SEV in late 2020 with the same monicker as the company, Aptera Motors has been quite prudent in keeping the public and its growing list of reservation holders in the know about its progress.

The journey began with the Aptera Noir, an all black version of the SEV. Last summer, it was joined by the Sol, a white counterpart to the Noir. By October, we were sharing news of the third and final alpha version of the Aptera, called Luna.

We also learned Aptera was already working on beta versions of the SEV. At the time, Aptera vehicle designer Jason Hill stated the following:

Beta vehicles, of which the design is nearly completed, will look much the same as our Alpha series. We have made packaging and comfort improvements, and several refinements for the interior design including seating, door panel and instrument panel. The same design theme has evolved and matured into production level intent.

Now, over three months later, we have been able to catch a glimpse of a beta version Aptera alongside some track test footage.

Aptera Motors shares test footage of its beta version SEV

As always, the media team at Aptera Motors has been hard at work keeping the public informed of its SEV progress as it moves closer to production.

This week, the company posted test track footage of a beta version Aptera to its Instagram stories, showing the SEV making laps and being filmed behind the scenes. A poll from IG followers of the brand showed 80% believe Aptera’s beta version looks great, despite being a clear work in progress….”

View the whole story here: https://electrek.co/2022/01/24/aptera-tests-a-beta-version-of-its-sev-at-the-track-ahead-of-production-later-this-year/amp/

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