Aptera Motors Q3 2026 net loss more than doubles to $13.97 million
SEV•Aptera Motors’ third-quarter 2026 GAAP net loss more than doubled year over year to $13.97 million. Operating expenses rose 72% to $13.65 million, while $9.2 million in quarter-end cash was insufficient to fund operations for the next 12 months.
1. Loss and cash position
Aptera Motors’ third-quarter 2026 GAAP net loss more than doubled year over year to $13.97 million, and operating expenses rose 72% to $13.65 million. Quarter-end cash totaled $9.2 million, insufficient to fund operations for the next 12 months.
2. Manufacturing partnership
A third-quarter partnership with Shanghai Launch Automotive Technology covers manufacturing and contract engineering. Aptera ordered initial production vehicle parts in August.




