As I get older I get more snowflake so as I could survive without airconditioning and heat, I would like them, mostly I would really appreciate an Aptera just the way it is envisioned. P.S. I am way into snowflake so production starts soon.
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@#20116 As a single anecdotal data point, I carefully tested my own small-cabin 500e BEV & was surprised that it gets the exact same range when it's 60F out with NO heat or A/C, as it does when it's 95F & I set A/C to 78F with just enough fan to keep me cool.
I then learned 2 things that explain why there's no difference:
1) Other users reported that 500e A/C only takes about 0.25kW*, equivalent to a 1/2mph headwind on the freeway. *after about 1kW for 5 minutes to cool it down
2) Even though high temps are bad for battery LIFESPAN, they improve battery EFFICIENCY, peaking at around 120F.
So in my case, small A/C draw was compensated by higher-temp battery efficiency.
As I get older I get more snowflake so as I could survive without airconditioning and heat, I would like them, mostly I would really appreciate an Aptera just the way it is envisioned. P.S. I am way into snowflake so production starts soon.
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How much of an impact does the a/c have on range if it is used all the time for use in FL
Yes, both A/C and heat. Aptera is spec'd to be comfortable in ambient conditions from -20 to 125 F.