In order to make the Aptera affordable to the widest possible consumer base, I recommend that battery packs be available in multiple sizes, e.g., 350 miles (32 kWh), 700 miles (64 kWh), and 1000 miles (100 kWh, which I frankly think is overkill). Also, given the very low WHr/mile efficiency of the Aptera, having a 120V charge port makes a good deal of sense for those who want to charge overnight at home, obtaining roughly 14 miles of charge per hour connected, which for a 10 hour charge would be a resounding 140 miles of charge. That way, an $1000-1500 L2 charger installation expense can also be avoided.
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The charger and connector used in BEV's can accommodate L1 or L2 charging. This is standard and is done in my 2013 Chevy Volt. Aptera already has mentioned multiple battery sizes being available. I think 50 kWh is big enough and will keep the cost reasonable. I would be more interested in fast charging, such as adding 400 miles of range in less than an hour, rather than a bigger, heavier battery configuration.
I bought a level 2 power station for about $500 on Amazon and hooked it up myself. If you are a home owner and have the skills you can get a permit for around $25
@Jonathon, if they provide an onboard charger that handles both Level 1 and Level 2 via J1772, then that would be sufficient for my needs. A CCS connector would satisfy L1, L2 *and* L3, so that would be even more forward looking and satisfy the entire set of charging needs. Shifting to the battery size topic, they've responded to comments about different battery sizes, though only at a vague level. My comment was to ensure that request is formalized as a recommendation in this Design Suggestion forum @Chuck, I did exactly that, though I doubt most people would/should attempt the same.
I agree that the 1000 mile range is overkill. Especially since so many of the environmental costs of an electric vehicle are associated with the rare earth metals in the battery. Why not go with a smaller battery? I assume it would have significant weight savings as well.