I’ve been following the Aptera for a decade and the things that are keeping it from being a reality are:

1. The lack of a physical side mirror. California requires analog mirrors for any vehicle to be treated as a car. The onboard cameras and screens are great, but in the event of a power failure or device malfunction, there are no backup mirrors.

2. It floats very easily. In road tests, a standing puddle with two or more inches of water can divert an Aptera’s trajectory at speeds as low as 20mph (30kph). Running water presents an even higher risk.

3. Crosswind stability. An uplifting wind, like what you get when driving along a cliff or hillside, can significantly alter the direction of the Aptera.

If these three issues could be resolved in an economic manner, we may see them everywhere (especially in my garage).