In a new white paper, the group notes that boosting efficiency allows for smaller battery sizes, which in turn cuts costs. Most EVs average 2.5 miles per kwh, according to the paper, but the Tesla Model Y averages 3.5 miles per kwh. That’s a 40% increase which, assuming similar range, allows for a 40% reduction in battery size that’s worth up to $4,800 in cost savings, the ACEEE reasons.
I wish we could have Tesla without the Elon. My girlfriend and I would be allll over the model y if not for Elon.
It would be amazing to have Tesla sold to someone else and Elon gone.
The camera only system is not very effective though. Maybe if it was without Elon and was upgraded to use LiDAR
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Lmao truueee. But at least they keep it in private where we can’t see it. 🤢
Aptera is actually betting it all on efficiency. Not only it reduces the battery size required, but it also makes regarding faster and solar recharging more viable. If you only use it for short commuting, you don’t even need to plug it in anymore. Just leave it parked outside in the sun.
Meanwhile the rest of the EV industry is sitting in the corner eating glue with their stupidly huge, heavy and inefficient SUVs and trucks that waste resources to make batteries. Elon being the worst with his moronic cybertruck.
I think one of the coolest bits about Aptera’s approach is how you don’t really need to worry as much about cooling. If you trust their 100Wh/mi estimate, that’s an average draw of around 6kW compared to 15kW in even a Model 3.
Assume 90% efficiency (conservative), and its the difference between dissipating 600W of heat (midrange computer) vs 1.5kW (hairdryer). Passive cooling options especially around the batteries become more viable at that point.
I’d still want active cooling on the batteries for charging in hot areas or with fast charging
This is how they will raise the price $5000 for the same specs.
Yeah and most Tesla’s weight like 4000-5000 lbs. How about some weight reduction?
I looked into it once and found that the drive train weighed about 1200lbs (can’t remember which model). That was battery, motors and controllers. So after all the heavy stuff Tesla managed to add an entire Mustangs worth of weight. A lot of it is normal stuff like air bags but some of it it things like motorized trunks. Man, I can shut my own trunk. Don’t need so many gadgets.
And then lobby for larger tax credits
Does the Tesla model Y actually get 3.5 miles per kwh though?
Since the current EV production focus is on either sport or large models, it should be obvious that they are going to be less efficient, just like ICE sports and large model vehicles. The white paper is correct that smaller and more economically designed models would be far more efficient, but obvious conclusion is obvious.
efficiency allows for smaller battery sizes, which in turn cuts costs.
Bo, it’ll cost the same for the customer, the shareholders will scrape any differences.
The GM EV1 went 80 miles on a charge. Using NiMH batteries. In 1994.
I’d love to see how far a modern Honda Insight 2 door would go with modern batteries.
Aptera eat your heart out
how will this does when its its fully going will really tell us https://aptera.us/
