Aptera CEO believes solar-powered EVs are the future of driving - and he told Supercar Blondie why

Aptera co-founder and CEO Steve Fambro says his solar-powered EVs could change how we think about electric vehicles.

EV automaker Aptera runs with only one idea in mind: efficiency, efficiency, efficiency.

With 400 miles of range and no need for constant charging, it could be a game-changer for people traveling long distances in sunny conditions.

The three-wheeled vehicle can even power itself from the sun while parked.

“Making every journey powered by the sun,” has become Aptera’s (and Fambro’s) ultimate mission, and it’s looking like we’re almost at a solar-powered future.

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The future is solar-powered

Discussing Aptera’s new EV with Supercar Blondie, co-founder and CEO Steve Fambro said: “When you move from gas to batteries, efficiency becomes everything.

“It can mean the difference between doubling or tripling the size of a battery pack.”

Fambro explained that because the car uses so little energy, solar power can have a meaningful impact.

What could be a gimmick with other vehicles has become central to Aptera’s design philosophy – by prioritizing low drag and lightweight materials, the company has made solar charging genuinely practical.

The result is a two-seater EV that can travel 400 miles on a single charge and add up to 150 miles overnight when plugged into a standard outlet.

Fambro said that for most people who drive less than 40 miles a day, the experience is completely transformed, because the car can recharge itself while parked.

He told Supercar Blondie: “I think in the future, electrification is inevitable, but making our car solar-powered completely transforms the experience.”

Even in places with limited sunlight, he said his car still delivers the benefits of efficiency – drivers may need to plug in occasionally, but the car remains one of the most energy-conscious options available.

What’s next for Aptera EVs?

Fambro said the company’s proudest achievements are beneath the surface.

He told us that due to the size of the company, many suppliers initially refused to work with them, so the team built its own battery management system, zonal architecture, and solar charger.

That move made the company largely self-reliant and deepened its engineering expertise.

Aptera has since expanded its solar technology to other industries, including RVs and off-grid travel systems that can power air conditioning, cooking, and even Starlink.

Fambro said the goal is simple: to make every journey powered by the sun, whether it is on land, water, or in the air.

Aptera is now listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol SEV, marking a major milestone for the company as it moves toward production.

According to the company’s S-1 filing with the SEC, once Aptera reaches specified funding milestones, it anticipates 12 to 18 months of production before customers begin seeing vehicles on the road.

Aptera’s target pricing starts from $28,000 to $55,000, with models ranging from 250 to 1,000 miles of range.

The 400-mile range Launch Edition vehicle is expected to cost $40,000.

With more than 50,000 pre-orders already, the CEO believes his company will shift from niche to mainstream once people see it in the wild.

“When one parks in a driveway, kids are going to stop, people will ask questions,” he said.

“That curiosity is how change begins.”

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