Wouldn't the smaller battery configurations (ie 250M version) be SLOWER off the line (0-60)? Isn't the power a direct function of the size of the battery? I'm considering a 250M version with all-wheel drive and I'm curious what 0-60 times I can expect. Any thoughts?
@Kerbe That's 50 KWatts per motor, not 50 HP. 50 KW = 67 HP. So all wheel drive is 150 KW and 200 HP. I'd bet the battery can output all of that for the 3.5 seconds it takes to get to 60 mph without even warming up much. :-)
@Daniel Watkins I'm not certain that that is a valid assumption. Considering that the battery pack is mounted in the bottom of the vehicle, the heavier the pack, the more stable the vehicle. Plus the instant torque of electric motors makes launching that weight a breeze.
My logic is as the installed KWh goes up, the weight distribution will be higher to the rear than before. And, modules needing to be angled behind the seat, which raises center of gravity I think at 60KWh spec and greater.
@Eric Rodz Aptera didn't qualify the acceleration numbers by weight - but a Model S with a 75 kWh pack is not faster than one with a 100 kWh pack. Acceleration in an EV is all about the torque and getting it from the motor to the road.
Wouldn't the smaller battery configurations (ie 250M version) be SLOWER off the line (0-60)? Isn't the power a direct function of the size of the battery? I'm considering a 250M version with all-wheel drive and I'm curious what 0-60 times I can expect. Any thoughts?
But I think you will find that the different battery pack sizes will affect handling noticeably.
0-60 in 5.5s for front wheel drive, 3.5s (best case imo) all-wheel drive models. Top speed limited to 110MPH due to RPM limitation.