We toured the Aptera factory to see if the solar EV company is gonna make it

Aptera Motors provided a factory tour and a driving opportunity for its three-wheeled solar electric vehicle (EV) this week, showcasing the company's advancements and ongoing challenges. The tour revealed the production process for the Aptera, which aims to achieve 1,000 miles of range on a single charge, with 40 miles of that range coming directly from its integrated solar panels. The company has secured $30 million in funding and is working towards a production target of 40 vehicles per month by the end of 2024, with plans to scale to 200 vehicles per month in 2025. Aptera has also partnered with suppliers like Delta-Q for battery charging solutions and is developing its own battery management system. Despite these developments, the company faces significant hurdles in scaling manufacturing and achieving profitability, with the ultimate success of the Aptera project remaining uncertain.