Nancy Pelosi isn’t the only American shaking things up in Taiwan this week. Aptera Cofounder and Co-CEO Chris Anthony is there with Taiwanese energy company Formosa AdvEnergy Technology Corp, on the heels of a new agreement to supply batteries to Aptera’s upcoming solar EVs. Additionally, a report out of local news in Taiwan says AdvEnergy also plans to produce the Aptera SEVs in Taiwan, but we’re skeptical.
Aptera first unveiled its flagship SEV in late 2020, showcasing three different alpha versions in black, white, or metallic silver exteriors. As recently as June, Aptera had over 22,000 reservations for its SEV as it nears initial production slated for later this year.
Following an additional $40 million in funding announced in early June, Aptera has been locking in several component suppliers vital to the SEV’s final design. This includes an agreement with…