Turning radius

The 19’ turning radius (without active wheel vectoring or “tank turn”) is about the same as a Honda Accord. Active wheel maneuvering could shorten this with the cost of additional tire scrubbing wear.

As it's a 3-wheeled vehicle, the single rear wheel will serve as a pivot around which the rest of the vehicle will rotate. Because the front wheels can't turn to 90 degrees from the body, there must be some travel of the rear wheel. As Aptera is 14.25 feet in length, that 19.5 foot turning radius sees the rear wheel traveling a 5 foot radius arc with the front wheels turned to full lock.

"Tank Turns" are only possible with four (or more) wheels as the wheels on one side must rotated in the opposite direction from those on the other. "Crabbing" - the vehicle moving more-or-less sideways - requires all-wheel steering.

from wefunder decmer 16:

What is the turning circle diameter? - Our design turning radius is 19'6" but that may change with final vendor part selections.

I guess not like Crab Crawl????

Not sure if only on FWD Or AWD which would provide mor possibilities I imagine

I heard it will have PS

dont think the torpue vectoring will have a big effect or by parking, it would have to pull the third wheel across. the old videos does not show sharp turning, it looks like the wheel covers might limit it. Does it have power steering? the old didnt.

The front wheels have covers that may contact with body in sharp turn. I would like to hear the measured or designed turning radius.

The front wheels should be able to turn very sharp as there are no drive shafts or wheel wells to restrict them. The rear wheel will not steer as the fixed fairing would prevent it. Should be a very short turning radius.

Good question. Does the rear wheel pivot or is it fixed ? That could make a huge difference while turning.