Aptera Motors (SEV) Research & Development (2024 - 2026)
Aptera Motors (SEV) posted Research & Development of $5.9 million for Q1 2026, down 21.58% on a QoQ basis from $7.5 million in Q4 2025, and up 83.73% year-over-year from $3.2 million in Q1 2025.
Analysis
Aptera Motors (SEV) Research & Development (2024 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Aptera Motors has reported Research & Development for 3 years, with the latest figure at $5.9 million in Q1 2026.
- On a quarterly basis, Research & Development rose 83.73% year-over-year to $5.9 million in Q1 2026; TTM through Mar 2026 was $21.4 million, a N/A change from a year earlier, with the FY2025 full-year figure at $21.3 million, up 25.31% from the prior year.
- Research & Development was $5.9 million for Q1 2026 at Aptera Motors, down from $7.5 million in the prior quarter.
- The five-year high for Research & Development was $7.5 million in Q4 2025, with the low at $3.2 million in Q1 2025.
- Average Research & Development over 3 years is $5.3 million, with a median of $5.3 million recorded in 2024.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2025 and 2026: Research & Development retreated 9.98% in 2025, then jumped 83.73% in 2026.
- Over 3 years, Research & Development stood at $5.3 million in 2024, then jumped by 42.32% to $7.5 million in 2025, then declined by 21.58% to $5.9 million in 2026.
- The last three Research & Development figures came in at $5.9 million (Q1 2026), $7.5 million (Q4 2025), and $4.7 million (Q3 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | R&D (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla | 1,195.57 Bn | 1,152.05 Bn | 4.75 Bn | 2.37 Bn |
| 2 | Toyota Motor | 256.51 Bn | 178.52 Bn | 12.27 Bn | - |
| 3 | Honda Motor | 125.77 Bn | 85.64 Bn | 8.46 Bn | -1.53 Bn |
| 4 | Ford Motor | 79.62 Bn | 48.29 Bn | 6.08 Bn | - |
| 5 | General Motors | 76.15 Bn | 51.43 Bn | 7.33 Bn | - |
| 6 | Rivian Automotive | 21.60 Bn | 16.29 Bn | 179.00 Mn | 466.00 Mn |
| 7 | Nio | 8.66 Bn | 2.33 Bn | 870.51 Mn | -316.12 Mn |
| 8 | VinFast Auto | 7.19 Bn | 7.19 Bn | -677,431.76 Bn | -101,004.78 Bn |
| 9 | Li Auto | 5.98 Bn | -6.51 Bn | 417.98 Mn | -409.08 Mn |
| 10 | Aptera Motors | 73.61 Mn | 55.89 Mn | - | 5.91 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 5.91 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 7.53 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 4.73 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 3.21 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 5.29 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 5.25 Mn |