Been seriously thinking about getting an electric vehicle, also known as an EV. Sure, there are hybrid vehicles out there, the Toyota Prius, the BMW i2. But in my humble opinion, they are not aesthetically appealing AND the electric aspect of it doesn't really provide the mileage I'm looking for. The Tesla models are really nice looking, are pure EV's (meaning no gasoline required & great for the planet), and the high end model S can deliver about 370 miles on a single charge but you'll have to pay a premium in upwards of $100K. I also like the fact that the Tesla S accelerates from 0-60 MPH in 3.2 seconds. I can definitely attest to this as I was one of three passengers who experienced its phenomenal acceleration. FYI my friend "floored it" on District Blvd here in Bakersfield after a night of beers at Buffalo Wild Wings...I was literally blown away!
But I recently discovered a new EV that looked like something out of an old cartoon, The Jetsons. It had initially generated a ton of excitement back in the mid-2000s touting 100 miles per charge, but the company eventually went bankrupt. Well, IT'S BACK! It's called the APTERA and if you're interested in the latest in EV advancements, I encourage you to check out their new site https://www.aptera.us
It's a 3-wheel vehicle and to be honest, it looks like a plane cockpit on wheels! Love it or hate it, it's definitely aerodynamic and has the lowest drag coefficient of any vehicle on the planet. What does that mean? And this is the kicker...the APTERA can go 1000 miles on a single charge! Also, it'll be well equipped with all the latest technology, including bluetooth and self-driving capability. APTERA Motors is proposing an initial price of between $35-50K but that could change based on further research and development. I doubt it will cost more than any EV on the market since it only has 10 key parts compared to 300 parts typical on current EV models. In addition, the website does not specifically tell you its maximum speed but in the following video with former Tonight Show host, Jay Leno, he was cruising in it at a comfortable 70 miles/hr https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrQqCLRXl2w I can live with that! Another benefit to owning an APTERA is that your monthly insurance premium will be about what you pay for a motorcycle. Nice!
If you're interested in investing in this car of the future, be sure to read all about it on their website and at https://wefunder.com/aptera
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