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[Ardie3301]

I believe that the extension cord is not a good place to start being overly thrifty.

Do not even >think< about one of those $1.99 christmas tree extension cords. Cheapie extension cords -barely- satisfy the electrical requirements, and -never- actually deliver on their promise of "up to <insert claim here>"

As a basic rule,
16 gauge is good for 120 volts / 10 amps.
14 gauge is good for 120 volts / 13 amps.
12 gauge is good for 120 volts / 15 amps @ 50 ft.
10 gauge is good for 120 volts / 15 amps @ 100 ft.

For 50 ft., a 12 gauge cord will be fine. (about $50.00) Most circuit breakers in your home are 15A anyway. I am under the impression that Aptera understands this, and wants us to be able to use an ordinary 3-prong electrical outlet found in garages across the country to recharge the 2e.
-HOWEVER-
If you are actually going to need the full 100 ft., remember that there are voltage losses involved in that length, and you should step up to a 10 gauge cord. A good one will be about $150.00-ish. Ouch.

The green extension cord I've seen in Aptera photos is probably a 50-ft. 12 gauge extension cord available in most any hardware store above the caliber of The Home Depot.

-- Ardie

[rayfellow]

Originally Posted by KarenRei

Hwy 29? I know where 99 is, but not 29. Is there another name? Also, I5 is like 20 miles from Bakersfield (at least from downtown). Not like I wouldn't go that far out of my way, of course.

I'll be coming up from Grapevine and leaving to the north on CA 95, past the oilfields on the east and the farms on the west, up to Porterville.

Thanks for the offer, by the way

If you're coming over the grapevine... you're on I5/99... going North. After it hits the valley floor, Hwy 99 proceeds on the East side, I-5 on the West side... Porterville is on the East side of the Valley or hwy 99. It would be easier to find charging infrastructure on the East side too, since all the cities/towns are on the East side. (including Bakersfield).

[oldmotorhead]

Nissans Leaf is listing charge station on its dashboard computer. I'm guessing Aptera could do the same. You could probably get them on your phone if you can connect to the internet.