According to its designers, the Aptera Paradigm could travel up to 56 km per day only from the energy produced by solar panels scattered over the entire body over approximately 3m². A mileage that can only be achieved in certain regions of the world (the most desert in short) and in optimal conditions. In our regions, the average will be 28 km, with extremes at 42 km and 14 km depending on the amount of sunshine according to the map provided by the manufacturer. This therefore means that if your daily trips are within these ranges, it will theoretically be possible to never recharge the batteries by connection. Enough to cover up to 15,600 km per year, without spending a single penny!
The big rollers are however far from being forgotten since the Paradigm embeds a big battery of 100 kWh which promises 1,600 km of autonomy. A feat made possible by the car’s lightness, but also by its air penetration coefficient (Cx) of only 0.13; a real feat.
To achieve this, the American of course adopts a very particular style in teardrop, with a narrow two-seater cabin, where everything is dictated by aerodynamics. The set is in fact closer to a concept planned for the “Economy Run” than to a marketed car.
And yet, the Aptera Paradigm is already available to order in the United States for a relatively low price given the on-board technology: $ 44,900 (€ 37,000). Versions with batteries and shorter autonomy (960 km, 680 km or 400 km) are also available, with a starting price of € 21,300!
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