Company:	Aptera Motors
Brands:	Aptera Typ-1
Pricing:	Starting at $27,000
Range:	120 miles
Speed:	85 mph
Batteries:	10 KWh battery pack (no details given)

Meet George Jetson!  OK, I know that cartoon’s before your time.  But take my word for it, the Jetson family used to zoom around in flying cars that looked just like this one.  Can you even call this a car?  Technically, it’s an enclosed 3-wheeled electric motorcycle.  Made by Aptera Motors in Carlsbad California, the Aptera comes in two different models, one an all electric version and the other a gas-electric hybrid version.

First the negatives.  It’s a two seater with 3 wheels; no room for the wife and kids.  If I’m going to buy some pricey high speed toy for myself, I’d buy a Harley.   For the sticker price of $27k, I could buy a minivan and gas for 10 years.   I’m also a middle aged man who can’t be seen driving a spaceship around town.  However, chicks seem to dig the Aptera’s looks!  And if you are reading this article, you are already seriously considering leaving your minivan behind and going electric. (Isn’t that what Dylan did?)

Now for the positives.  This car was built from the ground up using the latest safety technology.  Composite shell and airbags exceed the Federal Motor Safety Standard.  Unlike some of the souped up golf carts on this page, the Aptera has power.  With a top speed of over 85 mph, it does 0-60 in under 10 seconds.  Charging takes a brief 2-4 hours.  Range should be about 120 miles, which is excellent.

Who is this car likely to appeal to?  Young, single, wealthy, tech guys.  No doubt about it, this is a luxury alternative energy vehicle.  If you live in California, you should be able to order one now.  The rest of the country will have to wait.