Ordered an Aptera typ-1h

[jamesqf]

Originally Posted by Ptero

...after 350-400 miles it eventually plummets to around 130 MPG at highway speeds...

I love their choice of words: "plummets to around 130 MPG". Are you listening, Detroit?

I'll be climbing into my typ-1h and driving it out of the Aptera factory in California straight to Chicago.

How did you manage to get on their list? When I looked, they were only accepting reservations from California addresses.

[SuperTrooper]

Originally Posted by jamesqf

How did you manage to get on their list? When I looked, they were only accepting reservations from California addresses.

If you look at his info block, you'll see he lives in California.

[NeilBlanchard]

Here is an interesting article on the handling characteristics of three-wheeled vehicles.

[Ptero]

Neil, that is a good illustration of why conventional trikes are so dangerous. I won't even drive one. Note that the margin of safety against rollover on a conventional trike is only about 40% of a reverse trike! Also, look where your cg is in relation to your steering traction. Conventional trikes will lose steering traction in encounters with gravel or water that a reverse trike would easily overcome. Suicidal! (I am talking about performance handling and safety at highway speed. NEVs and utility vehicles using the conventional trike frame are not in this group.)

[Matt Herring]

If I may ask...what's one of those Aptera thingys cost?

[Ptero]

Over $30k

[DoctorP82]

Originally Posted by Matt Herring

If I may ask...what's one of those Aptera thingys cost?

Also, the cost of that Trimagnum reverse trike, plus it's fuel economy?

[Matt Herring]

Not a bad price...I'd pay something close to that I think...if I lived in year-round sun. Boston probably isn't the best place to own one!

[captainslug]

Originally Posted by Ptero

Over $30k

Don't forget to apply for your tax credit when the vehicle is delivered.
$7500 off your next car!

[Ptero]

It's not a car.