Right a waiting game as they get to “validate” all these best estimates...
So my reservation was based, back in 2020, on my thinking of some hopeful annual long range runs...
👉 I can always change “before my order”after learning what they validate. I know some AZ folks getting the first production ( Paradigm ) models too, so they will be a great resource before my order is filled.
60 kwWh for hopefully real life AZ routine driving, given hits from 1) heat and 2) some elevation changes , 3) minimum speed of 75 mph on our interstates 4 ) AWD / Off Road kit choice for our primitive roads
And I too assume the range hits are after the 500# maximum vehicle load ( passenger and cargo) allowance 🤞
I.e.,
Hits:
-60 miles for AWD
-40 miles for a mix of the rest above, and ~ once/yr...maybe a 1% range loss for every 15# for extra equipment I might carry for a cross country trek, when I carry a spare Wheel+, so.... a 500 mile range Aptera with a 60kWh pack and the bonus of solar charging is better than anything out there. An if an when I have to charge...the rate of charging will be sweet too even with the most basic 120v outlet!
I never drive over 500 mi./day on my long trips
I will try to comply with charge up to 80-90% range or whatever Aptera will advise...
But people have their own norms and travel plans and I am glad Aptera has nice choices to accommodate!
Right a waiting game as they get to “validate” all these best estimates...
So my reservation was based, back in 2020, on my thinking of some hopeful annual long range runs...
👉 I can always change “before my order”after learning what they validate. I know some AZ folks getting the first production ( Paradigm ) models too, so they will be a great resource before my order is filled.
60 kwWh for hopefully real life AZ routine driving, given hits from 1) heat and 2) some elevation changes , 3) minimum speed of 75 mph on our interstates 4 ) AWD / Off Road kit choice for our primitive roads
And I too assume the range hits are after the 500# maximum vehicle load ( passenger and cargo) allowance 🤞
I.e.,
Hits:
-60 miles for AWD
-40 miles for a mix of the rest above, and ~ once/yr...maybe a 1% range loss for every 15# for extra equipment I might carry for a cross country trek, when I carry a spare Wheel+, so.... a 500 mile range Aptera with a 60kWh pack and the bonus of solar charging is better than anything out there. An if an when I have to charge...the rate of charging will be sweet too even with the most basic 120v outlet!
I never drive over 500 mi./day on my long trips
I will try to comply with charge up to 80-90% range or whatever Aptera will advise...
But people have their own norms and travel plans and I am glad Aptera has nice choices to accommodate!