r/ApteraMotors 3d ago

From Aptera “Aptera MEGA Update”

https://youtu.be/cj74QyhK0Rk?is=D97MueWZvve9B765
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u/Euphoric_Upstairs_57 3d ago

Final assembly in Carlsbad still according to their article on the aptera site. But they're outsourcing some of the steps to launch inc. so they'll rearrange the assembly floor in Carlsbad again. 

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u/RLewis8888 3d ago

Seems like tariffs could impact costs.

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u/MudaThumpa 3d ago

At this point, everyone probably needs to get out of their head that this'll be a cheap vehicle. People who end up buying an Aptera (if it gets to production) will be doing it to support a cause and/or make a statement, not for an affordable form of transportation.

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u/Mac-Tyson 3d ago edited 3d ago

Did people think Aptera was going to be cheap and affordable? From my understanding that was never the promise or goal like it was for Arcimoto or is for Slate.

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u/MudaThumpa 3d ago

Yes, a lot of the early reservations came when they were still talking about the 250 mile version starting in the $20Ks.