SEV (Aptera Motors) Research & Development: $24.04 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Aptera Motors Research & Development?

Aptera Motors SEV -0.90% 12 Research & Development is $24.04 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SEV with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Aptera Motors's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.91 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $24.04 Mil.

Aptera Motors  (NAS:SEV) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Aptera Motors Research & Development Historical Data

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Aptera Motors Research & Development Chart

Aptera Motors Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
23.67 17.03 21.34

Aptera Motors Quarterly Data
Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.21 5.87 4.73 7.53 5.91
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Aptera Motors Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $24.04 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $24.04 Mil mean?
Aptera Motors (SEV) has a Research & Development of $24.04 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Aptera Motors and its competitors.
Is Aptera Motors' Research & Development too high?
Aptera Motors' current Research & Development is $24.04 Mil. Overall, Aptera Motors has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aptera Motors' Research & Development compare to GGR and FFAI?
Aptera Motors' Research & Development of $24.04 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Aptera Motors and its competitors. Aptera Motors's current Research & Development is $24.04 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aptera Motors stock overvalued right now?
Aptera Motors (SEV) has a current Research & Development of $24.04 Mil. The current Research & Development is $24.04 Mil. Aptera Motors' overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aptera Motors (SEV), the current Research & Development is $24.04 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Aptera Motors Business Description

Address 5818 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA, USA, 92008
Aptera Motors Corp engages in the development, production, and distribution of energy efficient solar-powered, battery-electric vehicles. The company has designed the Aptera vehicle to provide up to an estimated 40 miles per day by collecting energy from the sun and storing it in its proprietary battery pack. The company operates as a single reportable segment focused on the development of solar electric vehicles.
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