Limit to 80% charge by using AC?

My Aptera is going to have the full solar kit. I'm wondering if it's possible to switch on the AC or even just the fans on a hot day if the charge goes above 80%. I don't do a ton of distance driving, so my battery would likely hit 100% quite easily. It would be nice to get into a cool car on days I don't need the range. And of course, that keeps my batteries in good condition :)

2 comments

Len

Dash

Mar 25Edited: Mar 25

One function if the solar array, regardless of your choice, is to vent the car while in the sun to keep close to the ambient temperature outside the Aptera ( same as their old 2e did)

kiteboarder

Mar 26

In one of the vids one of the co-CEOs said the % limit can be set for solar, just like for charging from the grid. With SO much unnecessary range even with the smallest battery, I would personally keep an Aptera at an even more ideal 60% or so.