A YOUTUBER test drove the world’s most futuristic motor that can run for 1,000 miles on solar power.
The bizarre-looking three-wheeled car even boasts a ‘sleep pod’ in the rear that can open out using a hidden button to reveal enough space to sleep two adults.
YouTubeThe Aptera is one of the world’s most futuristic cars[/caption]
YouTubeYouTube star FaZe Rug was given the unique opportunity to take the motor for a spin[/caption]
YouTubeHe showed off the car’s features, including solar panels on the roof to charge the battery[/caption]
YouTube star FaZe Rug took to his channel to show off the incredible vehicle called the Aptera – a one-of-a-kind EV designed by Aptera Motors.
FaZe said: “I was scrolling through Instagram the other day and I saw this crazy car that looked like it was from the future and I didn’t even know if it was real or fake.”
After exchanging messages with Aptera Motors, they agreed to allow the social media sensation to take a prototype of their car for a test run in a video that’s already gained over three million views.
In the clip, FaZe shows off it’s unique features – including doors that open by touch, solar panels, a bizarre sleeping area and “freaky” three wheels.
FaZe explained: “This car is a two-seater but as you can see in the back you could fit a surfboard.
“But it’s also designed to actually sleep two people, so if you’re on a road trip you don’t have to worry about a place to stay – you can just park your car and sleep in the back seat.”
Fans of the YouTuber were amazed by the odd-looking car, with one writing in the comments: “This vehicle is a game changer – aerodynamics always were the most underrated and most overlooked part of car design.”
And another wrote: “That car is amazing, I can’t wait to see how technology takes cars into the next level.”
According to the Aptera’s website, the two-seat battery driven EV uses just 100Wh of energy per mile – making it 2.5 times as energy efficient as the Tesla Model 3.
With the ability to travel 1,000 miles when fully-charged, Aptera believe that – since most American drivers drive less than 30 miles per day – many would seldom or never need to charge the car.
While the Aptera isn’t available to buy just yet, it can be reserved via the Amercian firm’s website with a price tag of just $33,000, or around £26,000.
This comes as the final MINI Clubman rolled off the production line after 55 years – with a replacement EV already lined up.
Elsewhere, Red Bull F1 team are all set to release their incredible hypercar – their first ever road legal motor – designed by iconic engineer Adrian Newey.
Aptera Vehicle
1,000 mile – battery range
4 seconds – 0 – 60 mph
Up to 40 miles – Daily Solar Charge Capacity
Storage – 32.5 Cubic Feet
Three colours available – Lunar Silver, Sol White, Noir Black
YouTubeThe YouTube star was lucky to enough to take the car on the road[/caption]
YouTubeThe car’s strange rear boot is actually built to sleep two people[/caption]
YouTubeThe car is already available to reserve from the company’s websote – with a selection of colours[/caption]