US-based solar EV firm Aptera Motors will expand into the UAE market with a limited production of its Etihad Edition model slated for delivery in 2026, according to a statement. The move is a part of the company's global growth target to produce 1 mn solar EVs by 2030.

What’s next? The company is inviting investors to secure one of the 53 exclusive vehicle reservation slots with an investment of USD 27k or more.

More about the car: The solar EV features a gold exterior colorway, Solar Chill technology for pre-cooling the cabin, and butterfly doors, the statement notes. The EV features an aerodynamic design to reduce resistance drag and has a 1.6k KM range per charge — reportedly 5x farther than other EVs. It is made of lightweight composite materials resulting in 65% less heft than competing EVs, and offers 32.5 cubic feet of rear storage.

About Aptera: Relaunched in 2019, the San Diego-based company has over 40k reservations for its EVs globally and plans to begin deliveries in 2024, according to their website. The company recently partnered with South Korea’s CTNS to develop battery packs for its EVs.

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