DRAFT Aptera "Window Sticker"

[daddio]

While we are waiting, do we have enough of "the facts" to construct a mock Aptera typ-1e window sticker:

I'll kick it off: (Info gather from Aptera website mainly and we know the detail are "under construction")
DRAFT
2009 Aptera (electric)
Model: Typ- 1e
Powered by: Plug-in Xxxx Batteries Rechargeable

Price: <$30,000

Standard Features Include:

Performance / Handling

- 3-phase motor controller designed for vehicular applications, and a 3-phase motor
- 10 KWh pack
- Traction control
- Low center of gravity and a wide track width which makes for a very stable platform that increases cornering
- Will exceed 85 mph (TBD), going from 0-60 in under 10 seconds
aerodynamic shape and low weight that allows the economy and efficiency
- 110v

Comfort / Convenience

- Will comfortably fit someone that is 6'1" and with minor seat pad adjustments you can be as tall as 6'5" and drive comfortably
- Recharge depends on the amount of battery discharge but a typical time would be 2 to 4 hours.
- Standard 12v outlet.
- USB 2.0 jack TBD
- GPS navigation, a CD/DVD/MP3 player, and XM satellite radio
- Cup holders

Safety / Security

- Roof is designed to EXCEED rollover strength requirements spelled out in FMVSS(Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard) 216 for passenger cars.
- Pssenger safety cell
- The doors far EXCEED mandated strength requirements for passenger cars as does our 45" frontal impact deflection and crumple zone.
- Airbag-in seatbelt technology
- Front subframe and a firewall that redirect energy around the occupants.
- Eyes Forward" vision system allows for 180 degree rear sight (video camera )
- Over-sized LED turn indicators located on the rear and side of the vehicle
- Monocoque construction or structural skin provides 360 degree protection for the occupants
- "two plus" seating .
- Storage space to fit 15 bags of groceries, two full-size golf club bags or even a couple of seven foot surf boards.

Paint / Upholstery & Trim

- White Composite gloss finish
- Recyclable materials used on upholstery (organic dyes )

Optional Equipment

- To Be Announced

Economy

120 miles

Warranty:

To Be Announced

Smog Index : 0

[Anthony]

Range:
typ-1e - 120 Miles
typ-1h - 600 Miles

Millage:
typ-1e - 7 to 12 Miles Per kWh
typ-1h - 100 to 130 Miles Per Gallon

Price Per Mile:
typ-1e - $0.01 to $0.04 per Mile (Assuming: A kWh cost between $0.12 to $0.30)
typ-1h - $0.03 to $0.05 per Mile (Assuming: A gallon cost between $4.00 to $4.80)

Physical Dimensions:
Length: 14' 5"
Width: 7' 2"
height: 4' 5"
Clearance: 8"

Battery:
tpy-1e: 10 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate
typ-1h: ???

These numbers were just from memory. If I got one or two wrong, someone please correct me.

[Aptera#965]

Man you guys have ALOT of time on your hands. I love it! What else are we gonna do while waiting for the Aptera lol.

[daddio]

Yes.. and now that we have a battery operated robotic mower that cuts our lawn I have a 4-6 more hours of free time... My wife doesn't mind... She said "the Apter forum keeps me out of trouble" "Keeps me occupied " (and for a vehicle "I BELIEVE" she would like to drive!!! Wives... Do you think she is "setting me up"?! SET :jumping0005: DUNK (aperta for me!!!?)

[Matthijs]

Range:
typ-1e - 120 Miles
Millage:
typ-1e - 7 to 10 Miles Per kWh


The Aptera has a 10 kWh Batterypack and 120 miles range. So it's more like 10 to 12 miles Per kWh or 80 to 83 Wh per mile. :)

[Anthony]

The Aptera has a 10 kWh Batterypack and 120 miles range. So it's more like 10 to 12 miles Per kWh or 80 to 83 Wh per mile. :)

Do you think the battery takes 10 kWh to charge? I though it will give 10 kWh, but since it (and the charger) are not perfect, I figured it would take 12 kWh (at my electrical meter) to charge the 10 kWh battery from empty (when the Aptera stops running) to full.
Also, I thought the 120-mile range was at 55 mph and A/C off. I do more like 65 to 70, and most people pass me, with the A/C and stereo on. The high speeds have got to bring the range down quite a bit.

That being said, thanks, I have corrected to upper limit on my post.

[jstdadd]

Of course I have time. The Scooba is washing the wood floors, the Roomba is doing the bedroom and the Aptera Forum members are doing all my research for me!

[speculawyer]

Also, I thought the 120-mile range was at 55 mph and A/C off. I do more like 65 to 70, and most people pass me, with the A/C and stereo on. The high speeds have got to bring the range down quite a bit.
One of the the things I love about California. :happy0025:

Yeah, I tend to drive a bit fast too and that's why I created that thread about upgrading the battery. If I drive 80 (which certainly doesn't make me the fastest car on 280), I wonder what the range would be?

This is also a reason why the little Think City car probably wouldn't work well for me . . . it goes 65mph max. (And the Tesla is a little out of my price range. :scared0008: )