As 2025 comes to a close, we are looking back on one of the most transformative years in Aptera’s journey. What started as a bold vision to build an ultra-efficient solar electric vehicle has accelerated into measurable progress, major technical milestones, and the foundation for scaled manufacturing.
This year advanced our development toward production, and we are excited to share some of the highlights that shaped our path forward.
A Standout Start at CES
We kicked off the year with a strong showing at CES, where thousands of attendees experienced Aptera firsthand. From in-depth interviews to walk-arounds and technical deep dives, CES introduced a global audience to our approach to efficiency, lightweight composites, and solar-powered transportation. You can revisit the highlights in our CES recap video.
It set the tone for a year of rapid advancement.
Demonstrating Real-World Solar Driving
In early 2025, we completed our first solar road trip with a prototype vehicle, demonstrating what makes Aptera so unique. Real-world miles, real-world charging behavior, and a vehicle engineered to make trips easier rather than more complicated. The trip provided valuable data while showcasing what solar mobility can achieve. Watch the journey in our solar road trip video.
Track Testing Begins
As we moved forward in our validation program, we began track testing with our validation vehicles. This phase is essential for confirming vehicle dynamics, handling, braking, and overall performance under controlled conditions. It represents one of the most important steps between prototype development and production-intent builds.
One of the tests completed during this phase was coastdown testing, which measures aerodynamic drag and rolling resistance. These measurements inform development efforts and regulatory modeling, and help validate the efficiency targets that Aptera is targeting. You can see more about this work in our coastdown testing video.
Track testing as a whole allowed our team to refine tuning, confirm system integration, and continue building confidence in the vehicle’s real-world behavior. Testing and validation are ongoing and remain subject to further engineering and applicable regulatory requirements.
Unveiling Artemis
This year, we also introduced Artemis, our latest development vehicle and a significant representation of the Aptera driving experience to date. Artemis features many of the systems a future owner would expect, including climate control, infotainment, the vision system, and integrated solar. It serves as both a showcase of what is coming and a platform for continued validation and refinement.
You can see the debut in our Artemis unveiling video.
Going Public: Aptera Begins Trading as SEV
One of the most significant moments of the year was Aptera’s direct listing on Nasdaq. We began trading under the ticker SEV, opening a new chapter for our company, our investors, and our long-term mission.
You can watch the recap in our SEV listing video.
Transitioning to a Public Benefit Corporation
In 2025, Aptera became a Public Benefit Corporation, aligning our corporate structure more closely with our mission to create cleaner, more efficient transportation that benefits both people and the planet. You can read more about this transition in our Public Benefit Corporation announcement.
Securing Strategic Funding Including an ELOC
After our Nasdaq listing became effective, we established an equity line of credit (ELOC) to provide financial flexibility to support development, manufacturing readiness, and operating needs.
Strengthening Our Team
Aptera welcomed several key hires across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and operations. These additions bring deep expertise to the organization and support our ongoing validation and readiness efforts toward production vehicles.
Building the right team is just as important as building the right vehicle, and we are proud of the talent that joined us in 2025.
Launching Our Validation Assembly Line
This fall, we launched our validation assembly line, marking the shift from one-off prototype work to a structured and repeatable build process. This line allows our team to verify fit and finish, refine the build sequence, and prepare for planned low-volume builds that precede any potential customer deliveries. You can see this milestone in our assembly line update video.
We believe it is an important step in our path toward anticipated scaling, subject to continued validation and regulatory requirements.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Subject to ongoing engineering, supply chain readiness, financing availability, and regulatory requirements, we expect to continue progressing toward production in 2026. Our mission remains the same. Deliver ultra-efficient solar vehicles and unlock the potential of solar mobility.
We are grateful for the Aptera community that has supported us every step of the way. It has been inspiring to meet so many of you at events throughout the country, including our recent gathering in Arizona, where Aptera made its first appearance in the state.
Thank you for being part of this journey. We are excited for what comes next.
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