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Aptera Motors

Carlsbad, CA Transportation Public

Aptera Motors develops and manufactures solar electric vehicles (SEVs). The company designs ultra-efficient three-wheeled, two-passenger vehicles with integrated solar cells capable of 400+ miles per charge and up to 40 miles per day of solar-powered driving. Founded in 2019 as a relaunch of the original Aptera Motors (2006-2011), the company transitioned to public markets via Nasdaq in October 2025 under ticker SEV.

Public Company

Aptera Motors is publicly traded

Listed directly on October 16, 2025

SEV NASDAQ

This company is no longer available on our private secondary market. Shares can be traded publicly under SEV.

Overview

Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.

Founded

2019

Employees

80–84

Total Funding

$134M

4 rounds

Last Private Valuation

$1.3B

October 16, 2025

Funding

Total raised $134M across 4 rounds

Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.

Last updated 06-25-2026

DateRoundAmount RaisedValuationLead Investors
October 16, 2025 Direct listing (Nasdaq: SEV) No primary proceeds (direct listing) $1.3B Not disclosed
2024 Series A $4M Not disclosed
June 2021 Regulation A / Equity Crowdfunding (multiple tranches 2021-2024) $130M $0.83B Not disclosed

Funding by Round

Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.

Valuation Trajectory

Valuation indexed to 1.0× at the selected entry round. Valuation marks are estimates and may contain errors. Hover each dot to compare.

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Entry · Regulation A / Equity Crowdfunding (multiple tranches 2021-2024)

$0.8B

Jun 2021

Aptera Motors today

$1.3B

Oct 2025 · latest mark

Aptera Motors multiple

1.6x

valuation uplift since first round

Y-axis is logarithmic. Hollow dots = estimated valuations. Does not represent realized investor returns.

Leadership

  • Chris Anthony

    Co-Founder & Co-CEO

    LinkedIn
  • Steve Fambro

    Co-Founder & Co-CEO

    LinkedIn

Competitors

Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.

  • Tesla

    Global leader in battery electric vehicles and clean energy; mass-market passenger EVs, trucks, and powertrains.

  • Lucid Motors

    Luxury electric vehicle manufacturer; focuses on high-performance sedans and SUVs.

  • Rivian

    Adventure-focused electric vehicle manufacturer; specializes in electric trucks and SUVs.

  • Fisker

    Electric vehicle designer and manufacturer; luxury and performance-oriented EVs.

  • Faraday Future

    EV technology and automotive company; focuses on intelligent ultra-high-performance vehicles.

  • Karma Automotive

    Manufacturer of electric and hybrid vehicles; extended-range and performance-focused design.

Aptera Motors Investment FAQ

Aptera Motors FAQ

Yes, Aptera Motors is publicly traded under the ticker symbol SEV on the NASDAQ. The company went public in October 16, 2025.

Aptera Motors trades under the ticker symbol SEV on the NASDAQ. It began trading in October 16, 2025.

Aptera Motors (SEV on the NASDAQ) shares can be purchased through any standard brokerage account — including Fidelity, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and online platforms like Robinhood or E*TRADE. Search for the ticker SEV to place an order.

Aptera Motors went public in October 16, 2025 via direct_listing, with an offering valuation of approximately $1.3B. Aptera Motors transitioned to public markets via direct listing on Nasdaq Capital Market on October 16, 2025, under ticker symbol SEV (Aptera Motors Corp. Class B Common Stock). The company leveraged equity crowdfunding (Regulation A) and traditional venture funding to reach production milestones. As of May 6, 2026, the company trades at $2.67 USD with a market capitalization of approximately $97.7M.

Aptera Motors raised $134M across 4 disclosed funding rounds prior to its public listing.

Aptera Motors was co-founded by Chris Anthony, and Steve Fambro in 2019.

Aptera Motors is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

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