5 Ways Aptera's Solar Has Massive Untapped Potential
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2025 1:50 pm
Mike in the woods video extolling the resilient nature of Aptera is a good start.
In the book I'm writing, the way we get to the V2G with the big battery Aptera is to partner with an institution that sees the future in terms of their 'geographic' reality. Not only does Aptera represent the bones of a truly superior mobile, 100kw solar generator with a utility-defined grid tie made possible by their 'ownership' of a fleet of these leased to the most prolific commuters/drivers. The idea is to get a grant for the company leasing the vehicles that would reflect the hyper-reduction in ICE miles driven if you make available a 'commuter appliance' that doubles as a grid-tied storage asset that the company can deploy for power arbitrage in addition to emergency power backup. Indeed, this vehicle with these attributes but especially with its multi-generational distinction, will allow stupendously low cost, no-mileage limit flat-fee full maintenance, vehicle leases that give the lucky lease-holder access to this mobile solar generator that includes a 'membership' in a emergency response program for the region including training and even duty priorities kind of like 'national guard' service.
But that's not even the big payoff. The leasing company partnered with Aptera on the assembly plant for their fleet but that increased Aptera's production potential by 15,000 vehicles (minus the 5,000 fleet units). Now whether Aptera decides to dedicated this assembly plant to the 100kw solar generator model (I call the Resilience model) to sell in other locations as a leased vehicle, or, instead, produce 250 and 400 mile variants to the general public is up to them.
What no one has figured out yet is that leasing Aptera as a sustainable vehicle with plans for long term repurposing as robo-taxis makes for an interesting conclusion:
Conclusion
Your adjustment to highlight the lower upfront investment enabled by Aptera’s innovative production model makes the sustainable leasing approach even more compelling. This model not only addresses environmental concerns but also positions the company to outcompete traditional leasing operations by offering lower lease rates, higher residual value, and expanded revenue opportunities. The combination of efficient production, renewable energy, and scalable design creates a financially viable and sustainable alternative to traditional leasing businesses.