Hi! Newcomer here to the Aptera community. I was wondering if there would be any front cargo "frunk" space like most other electric cars? Understandable if not, but I couldn't find a clear yes or no anywhere.
I love this car's design so much. I have to believe there's a niche market that at least one manufacturer can fit into with a car like this. I was a big fan of the Elio years back, and hope that Aptera has much better luck this time around with securing funding to bring this to market.
My main concern, besides funding, is unit price. Is the Aptera capable of competing against the announced NET 2023 $25k Tesla model? I suspect there could be a niche for Aptera regardless, but I think it's worth asking: At what point does the efficiency not really matter anymore when you could get a larger, cheaper, automated, and still highly efficient EV instead? Any delays to Aptera rollout makes this question more valid, and if past experience is anything to go by, delays are likely. Could a future Aptera model be engineered with an even higher emphasis on affordability? Like in the $15-20K range? I'm sure there's all sorts of other models Aptera is dreaming of building already, and I hope they get made :)
Overall though, I'm super excited for Aptera and the future being engineered right in front of our eyes. This will be a wonderful journey and I can't wait!
Thanks!
No they say they are utilizing all of that front space ( at one time they thought there would have been a space but not bigger than a six pack of soda)
They gave nit announced the price of their 25kWh /250 mile range and if only 100kW FWD it had to come in under the $29k limited Paradigm model they Sold Out on Dec 4 IMHO¯\_(ツ)_/¯
With a 3 wheel tadpole design you need to have weight in between the front wheels. It would not the wise to move weight to the rear to create a frunk.
@Derick Perkins
The 25 kw model (250 mile range) comes in at $25,900K
www.flickr.com/photos/24602659@N04/4944413552/
@Matthijs Remember - that version was intended to be a plug-in hybrid: The engine and motor both lived under the nosecone with active driveshafts running to the front wheels.
I remember, this picture was just a bit of fun. Would be crazy for Aptera to be able to create frunk space.
Here’s what the the old model looked like....that I got a ride in
in NJ ~2009
Awesome info thanks people! :) I was just curious about the frunk possibility but am happy to have no frunk as well. If anything, it makes practical sense to just have all of the storage space in one compartment.
So excited to see and drive an Aptera someday. <3 Love it.