This is a braking chart for cars. It will be interesting to see the braking distance of the new Aptera, which is only 1800 pounds. They do say that the Aptera coasts more freely than a car.....because of its aerodynamic shape. I trust the three disc brakes will produce an impressive braking distance.
Len,
I think we'll be fine on highway code.
This is for australia but you get the idea. I think it should be pretty easy to hit the specs.
https://youtu.be/lWmEbbPlQ_c
That's nothing to be concerned about. Apparently this and the original Aptera had great braking. If you want something to compare, the Vanderhall Edision 2 is 1,400 pounds, 3 wheels, made in the US recently, and all electric. Its braking is 60 mph to 0 in 100 feet which I heard makes it the best stopping production vehicle of all time, or something like that. Aptera will be similar, so you should be more concerned about having a heavy foot and braking too hard than not braking hard enough.
Guys, it is still in Alpha testing, performance specs keep changing. They will meet or exceed all NHSTA standards.
I believe the brakes are integrated into the hub motors, and judging by the pictures of the motors, the brakes are probably conventional design and materials.
What are the brakes made of? Carbon Fibre? Steel? Ceramic? Sizes too, please.
Weight has everything to do with braking distance, especially at higher speeds.