I would like to see a 240v 40A pure sine inverter built in for the 100kWh version if something like that could fit. This would make the vehicle a backup source for the house if there is a power outage. I would definitely upgrade if that was an option. Its the main reason I would like to get a Cybertruck.
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Lines 1 & 2 of Aptera FAQ Spreadsheet indicate 1,500W AC output. That's enough to run a microwave, or vacuum cleaner, or even an EV car charger, while a fridge & TV are running at the same time.
& line 13: "We are looking at V2G tech but we are still in the very preliminary stages of evaluation. We may use a DC link to make things easy or have a special charger tie things together."
Wouldn't if be cheaper the just have a 100kWh backup battery and inverter in home? That's extra stuff the lug around and makes the cars unavailable as a car when the grid is down and there's not enough solar capacity on the car to keep up with what the house can draw.
Not really. If I wanted to go off grid I would need a battery for the home which I would like to do but I would need more solar and about 200kWh of battery for the amount I use vs how much sun I get. Having a dual purpose car/battery backup would be more cost effective. I currently have my electric riding mower setup as a 3kWh backup source which would keep the refrigerator going for 24-48 hours depending on how I duty cycle it.
I guess if the Aptera could just provide a DC voltage source and I could find the appropriate DC voltage to AC inverter that I could just plug into. Kind of like how I use my mower. I dont need to lug around an inverter. Most stuff is 48v based. Jack Rickard was pushing companies to adopt high voltage DC which I would prefer. It makes wiring and DC to AC conversion easier.
So I guess an easy access DC port would be the best way to go and just plug it into an inverter when needed. But also if the charging equipment is installed in the aptera it should work both ways.