The new 500e is currently my 2nd choice of upcoming EVs on my short list of want-to-buy vehicles. Waiting to see if it or Aptera becomes obtainable first.
I test drove the old 500e when they first came out, but the short range, lack of charging infrastructure, and inability to charge at home did not make it a good upgrade over my gas-powered 500 at the time.
Nowadays, with a shorter commute and available charging at the office, the new 500e would be an easy change for me to make.
I’ve been watching Aptera on and off since their original prototype days, and they seem a lot better off and farther along than the old hybrid model they used to have. Switched my preorder to the Launch Edition variant when that was announced just to up my chances of finally getting one. The appeal of never having to rely on refueling infrastructure is strong.
But should that not happen, I’ll gladly stick to the tinycar lifestyle. My current Fiat has been treating me well for the past dozen years, too bad their dealerships keep shutting down around here.