While it may take away from the overall beauty of the Aptera it would protect the very vulnerable extended front wheels. Mini Cooper has bumper guards that have really made a difference on my cars. No dents and scratches can be wiped away. Perhaps the whole wheel base can be made of a durable material that wouldn't be dentable/scratchable? I would pay extra if this was optional.
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Could be modular, like shoes for the car :D runners for the road, boots for off road (you get the idea)
Maybe the armored cladding for the wheel pants shown in the illustration of the Off-Road model could be utilized on ALL Apteras . They would have little effect on aerodynamics, yet would provide a protective shield against the inevitable bumps and scrapes the wheel pods will encounter in everyday driving.
It would still a good idea making the wheel covers a little higher. Maybe higher enough not to hit curbs.
That's what electronic proximity sensors are for. Rather than actually hitting something, the car "yells" at you when you get too close.
I think that a bumper will change completely the shape of the car and the cx along.