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Aptera
Engaged in designing, engineering, and assembling the most efficient transportation in the world
About Aptera
Aptera is a pioneering startup in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, specializing in the production of solar electric vehicles. The company's unique selling proposition is its highly efficient solar electric vehicle that requires no charging for most daily use, offering a sustainable and convenient solution for environmentally conscious consumers.
Aptera operates in the rapidly growing EV market, serving a broad range of clients from daily commuters to outdoor enthusiasts. The company's business model is centered around the production and sale of its innovative solar electric vehicles. Aptera generates revenue through the direct sale of its vehicles to consumers, offering a customizable, high-performance, and eco-friendly transportation solution.
Aptera's vehicles are designed with a unique shape that allows them to use 30% less energy compared to other electric and hybrid vehicles. This design enables the vehicles to travel up to 1,000 miles on a single charge and generate enough solar energy for up to 40 miles of free daily driving. The company's commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability is further highlighted by its claim that each Aptera owner can reduce their carbon footprint by over 14,000 pounds of CO2 per year.
In addition to its focus on efficiency and sustainability, Aptera also emphasizes safety and performance. Inspired by fighter jets and racecars, Aptera's vehicles are equipped with a safety cell that is stronger than steel and can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 4 seconds.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Listed
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- Carlsbad, United States
- Listing
- IPO 2025
- Employees
- 88
- Open positions
- 6
- Dealroom signal
- 79.8/100
- Industry
- Energy, Transportation
- Sub-industry
- Energy Storage, Vehicle Production
- Sector
- Transportation, Solar Energy, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Tech, Electric Mobility, EV Manufacturing, Hard Tech
- Technology
- Hardware
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2c
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POST IPO EQUITYOther financing | Jul 2026 | $5.7M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| POST IPO EQUITYOther financing | Jan 2026 | $9M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
| Year | Revenue | EBITDA | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $83K | −$25M | -29795.9% |
| 2025 | — | −$23M | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Aptera is 61K monthly website visits, down 28.2% over the last three months. Aptera's team declined 1.1% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed1 investor entered at this stage
California Energy Commission
Series A3 investors entered at this stage
Dr. Christoph Lymbersky, MBA
Bay Wharf Capital
CTNS
Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage
Alphabet | Google
Idealab
Other known investors2 additional known investors
- ADAli Diallo
Cloud Toronto
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
Global footprint
Market sentiment
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