Overview
- Alef says manufacturing has started on schedule at its Silicon Valley facility, moving the Model A Ultralight from development into initial production.
- Early vehicles are being hand-assembled in the United States using a mix of robotic, industrial, and mostly handcraft processes that will take several months per unit.
- The company plans rigorous component testing and numerous test flights during build to refine methods ahead of any automated mass production.
- Only a few early customers will receive the first cars for tightly controlled real-world testing with Alef providing training, compliance oversight, and maintenance.
- Alef reports 3,500 pre-orders with an expected starting price near $299,999 and reservation options of $150 or $1,500, and Electrek reports first customer deliveries are expected in 2026.