Just wondering if you've looked at compliance in Australia as yet. Obviously we're a backwater in many ways, but we do have quite a bit of Solar exposure :-)
Apparently right hand side drive, software settings and dash is part of the plan. Apparently 5% of the interest is from Australia, which is big given we are 25M.
If you’re importing 1 car yourself it can be left hand drive and registered here (after going through compliance and roadworthy checks).
If Aptera plan to send cars to Aus they will need to be right hand drive. There are other dispensations for low volume imports by manufacturers, new rules kicked-in Dec 2019. Previous laws were designed to protect local auto manufacturers... gone the way of the dinosaur.
Being three wheeled with a chassis under the driver, the Aptera would classify as a car, not a motor-trike – which is good – no motorbike license and helmet. It does mean there’ll be questions about bumpers front and rear, Anybody looking at that, as I think Aus rules have been guided by international quasi-standards for this stuff (could be wrong about this bit).
Hi Peter, I am also keen to see the Aptera approved in Aus. What city e you in?
Here is the VicRoads process, other states must have a similar process. We can always do to VicRoads together if you are buying - contact me directly.
They have right hand driving as a requirement since it is 3D printing Aptera should be able to do it.
Placed my order with a note for right hand drive and Australian charging capabilities.
Apparently right hand side drive, software settings and dash is part of the plan. Apparently 5% of the interest is from Australia, which is big given we are 25M.
If you’re importing 1 car yourself it can be left hand drive and registered here (after going through compliance and roadworthy checks).
If Aptera plan to send cars to Aus they will need to be right hand drive. There are other dispensations for low volume imports by manufacturers, new rules kicked-in Dec 2019. Previous laws were designed to protect local auto manufacturers... gone the way of the dinosaur.
Being three wheeled with a chassis under the driver, the Aptera would classify as a car, not a motor-trike – which is good – no motorbike license and helmet. It does mean there’ll be questions about bumpers front and rear, Anybody looking at that, as I think Aus rules have been guided by international quasi-standards for this stuff (could be wrong about this bit).
Cheers,
PeteQ