I am SO CONFIDENT that the Aptera Vehicle will be manufactured and produced that I have reserved my license plate today here in SUNNY Southwest Florida! These people have their act together. They are professional, transparent and IMHO going to blow this market wide open. Looking forward to more information about manufacturing, delivery dates and available options. Please feel free to join us for more discussion over at my facebook group "Future Aptera Owners of America".
Are we sure the Aptera will use a motorcycle size license plate or will it be a standard automobile plate? I discussed this with Aptera and received the following answer (I have my doubts):
"Even though it will be registered like a motorcycle it will have a vehicle sized plate. I do believe New York will require you to have a motorcycle license. We will release more information as we get closer to delivery and have finalized details with the DMV."
All nice ideas
I remember some of the past Wefunder Aptera investment perks ” at Certain $$$ investment levels” that included that tour and more!!!... like Lunch 😋
I could not imagine anything nicer than a guided tour thru the plant hosted by Chris and Steve!!!
It would great to see a webcam live feed from the production facility whenever that is up and running. Even before up and running to show progress would be cool!
It would great to see a webcam live feed from the production facility whenever that is up and running. Even before up and running to show progress would be cool!
There was a Aptera answer to a different question, which included...
We just moved into the new facility with start up summer 2021
Anybody else noticing the lack of news about actual production? Lots of nice pictures and plans but nothing on actual production.
Semi-related issue: In my state EVs are taxed an extra $150 "road use fee" every year to compensate the state for fuel taxes they won't be paying. This is interesting because the average ICE driver pays about $40 in fuel tax each year. Hybrid drivers must pay an annual $75 fee. I just checked with the Department of Revenue: Electric motorcycles/autocycles will have to pay an annual $75 fee.
I think it would be a good idea for every clean vehicle on Earth to get a plate like that automatically.
AZ programs were as follows but I have to monitor for AZ motorcycles
and or petition for same
In the Netherlands we do not have personal plates. :-( I can remember that people got personal plates back in 2008 for the Aptera with a picture thread.
Len,
I actually am going to be temporarily putting it on my Harley Ultra Limited until I take delivery of my Aptera. When I do, I will transfer the plate from the HD to the Aptera.
Congrats!
Questions
So you are able to “reserve” a motorcycle plate in FL without an actual VIN?
In our state our plates, although I have to check for motorcycle registration.... we have to apply for an Alternative Fuel Licence to incentives like carpool parking, HOV fulltime use , etc...