The biggest thing Aptera does that others don’t is optimize the vehicle for low drag. With an airplane-like design and only three wheels, the car has a drag coefficient of just 0.13. To put this in perspective, a Tesla Model S has a drag coefficient of 0.24. With less “wind resistance,” travel at all speeds requires less energy, with the effect of saving more energy compared to normal cars increasing as the car goes faster. Aptera plans to do this while still having a 100 kWh battery pack, so the car will have great range.
While optimized for efficiency, the vehicle isn’t going to be a boring eco-box. The vehicle plans to offer a top speed of 110 MPH and acceleration from 0–60 mph in 3.5 seconds.
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