Wish List | Aptera

Well while things are gelling with efforts to relaunch Aptera.....

If someone asked... without adding significant weight gain and costs....

What have your enjoyed most on recent vehicles ?

What features haven’t you used much.

I would say...Outside the typical standard accessories and those offered as “Optional” on the old Aptera specification list, these are some things that I enjoy/use on present vehicles:

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Push button or touch drive choices

Auto lights

Auto wipers

Minimum two remote buttons for garage/gate operation

Voice command to avoid or minimize touch screen controls

Pandora or APP to allow stream playing music on audio/navigation system

Remote start

Eco drive

Information system on fueling/ “power up” stations in route/calculator

Power inverter (400-500 w would be great)

Interior release for fuel/power body hatch ( for security )

Hidden area/compartment from valet.

Tow alarm

Tow hook or option

Lane departure alert

It would be nice if the seats recline

Accessories/conveniences :

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Cargo strap and/or mat/spill containment liner

Cargo cover ( many cars are broken into because they see something inside)

Pocket size spring-loaded glass breaker with seat belt cutter

On Star type of satellite communication/alert option for remote location where cellular is not available

Any discreet built in alert signal for 911 needs.

Personal tracking system

A visual/audible security 👁, as people will be investigating / touching the Aptera!

(recently there has been a rash of keyed/scratched Tesla, but the security recorded the culprits)

Cover for vehicle

Inductive wireless charging for smartphone

Mirroring of some smartphone controls on vehicle screen

I have never had an electronic license plate (aka digital display plate) but could imagine that might have merits(?)

Overnight sleeping. Velcro attached, cargo bug mesh....if the cargo area lends itself for that possibility

What I have and never or rarely use:

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Heated steering wheel or seats

Air cooled seats

Leather interior are not dog friendly.

Sorry... I have never owned an EV or a three-wheeled vehicle, so it would be interested to hear from forum EV and three wheel vehicle owners/enthusiast

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Bill Compton

Feb 28, 2021

Room for 4 occupants, 2 of which are child seats. Nonstarter without this for me.

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Yep, bought a Model 3 couple years ago and *love* it. I'm hoping Aptera can extend some of their innovations, especially body materials and aerodynamics, into product space that'll cover a much broader range of uses. They claim it's on their radar. I worry if they don't, their market share will never grow large enough to sustain the company, and then their current hyper-efficient model goes poof (again).