Aptera debuts new solar EV prototype called Gamma

The discussion on electric vehicles and adoption often turns to infrastructure, where many people bemoan the lack of available, reliable charging in many parts of the country. One company took this challenge and turned it on its head, hoping to provide a vehicle that could provide electric mobility without charging for its owners.

Aptera, a Southern California-based startup, just officially revealed the Gamma generation of its prototype car. On its website, Aptera claims a starting price of $25,900 and 40 miles of range from onboard solar chargers, which for many people could mean zero time spent at a charging station. The company offers a calculator where prospective buyers can determine how many times they’d charge each year, and depending on which solar zone you live in and how far you drive, Aptera’s car could be a game changer.