Aptera Motors entered a strategic partnership with Shanghai Launch Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. to serve as its manufacturing and contract-engineering partner. The company agreed to pay up to RMB 300 million for services, structured as two-thirds in cash (up to RMB 200 million) and one-third via warrants (up to RMB 100 million). On August 14, 2026, Aptera issued 3,369,629 initial warrants worth RMB 50 million with a $2.20 exercise price, exercisable only against approved invoices. This agreement secures critical production capabilities for the company, which operates in the electric vehicle industry and designs solar-electric vehicles.

Aptera Motors Corp. announced a strategic partnership with Shanghai Launch Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. to accelerate high-volume production of its solar electric vehicles. The agreement involves a production program valued at up to approximately $44 million, covering assembly fixtures, tooling, testing, and pilot production for the first 40 units, targeting construction in Q4 2026. Aptera will pay two-thirds of costs in cash, while Launch receives warrants for the remaining third, valued at up to $15 million. This arrangement provides access to Launch’s global supply chain and aims to reduce bill-of-materials costs. Aptera Motors Corp. operates in the solar mobility industry, designing and manufacturing efficient solar electric vehicles.

Aptera Motors Corp. increased its board size from four to five members and appointed Wellington J. Reiter as an independent director effective August 11, 2026. Mr. Reiter was also designated to the Audit Committee. In connection with his appointment, he received 210,045 restricted stock units valued at $500,000 total, comprising a fully vested annual retainer ($50,000), a fully vested audit committee retainer ($10,000), and a four-year vesting long-term incentive grant ($400,000). Aptera Motors Corp. operates in the electric vehicle industry, specializing in solar-electric vehicles.

Aptera Motors reported a GAAP net loss of $10.9 million for Q2 2026 and $21.1 million for the first half, with cash on hand at $10.1 million as of June 30. The company raised an additional $6.0 million in gross proceeds subsequent to quarter-end through a warrant inducement transaction. Operationally, Aptera received EPA Certificate of Conformity for its 2026 Launch Edition and placed orders for bodies and chassis for the first 40 production vehicles. The firm estimates it requires between $40 million and $45 million to fund initial low-volume production. Aptera Motors Corp. operates in the solar mobility industry, developing ultra-efficient solar electric vehicles.

Aptera Motors Corp. entered into a Warrant Inducement Agreement on July 10, 2026, to facilitate the cash exercise of 2,880,000 existing warrants at a reduced exercise price of $2.07 per share, which will generate approximately $5.96 million in gross proceeds. In exchange, the company will issue new warrants to purchase up to 4,320,000 shares of Class B common stock at an exercise price of $2.25 per share, exercisable from January 13, 2027. Aptera Motors Corp. develops solar-powered electric vehicles.

Aptera Motors Corp. announced on July 7, 2026, that it has received a Certificate of Conformity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its 2026 Aptera Launch Edition vehicle, which was issued on June 18, 2026. Aptera Motors Corp. is an electric vehicle manufacturer.