With an over-all vehicle height of 57 inches, I used this picture to estimate the seat height of about 22 inches. So, the seat height should be close to the Camry. It makes sense since the Aptera height is about the same as most sedans.
Are you guys sure about the 22" seat height? From the FAQ:
Q: How hard is it to get in and out of the vehicle? Need to know the distance off the ground from the front seat.
A: 16" seat height now but that may be a bit lower in production.
This seems pretty low to me and I'm wondering if the measurement of 16" is actually the 'height' of the seat from the bottom of the car, which would make the measurement more in line with your 22" 'ground to seat' measurement if the Aptera is roughly 6" off the ground.
Thoughts? 16" seat height is VERY low slung and while I like the low center of gravity and sense of speed sitting in a low seat like this, ingress and egress might be a tad difficult for those of us getting up there in years...
It is the wheel covers which are more like 5.5” ground clearance
The fine details with the off road kit has not been defined yet as it nay relate to your question...I believe Chris, who is featured sitting in the vehicle, is about 6’2””(???) if this all helps
The seat seems to be at an easy height to get in/out. In the pic, Chris is butt on seat, heel on ground, knee bent about 90 degrees. That's like sitting on a dining chair.
So if I am 6'4" will I have ample enough headroom with these dimensions? 57 inches minus 22 inches would seem to say I have a 35 inch head clearance from the seat which seems very low.
For reference, a Honda Civic has a 19” seat height and a 56” total height. A Mazda3 has a 21” seat height and 57” total height. So the Aptera total height is similar to most sedans, whereas a 16” seat height would be lower than typical and a 22” seat height would be slightly higher. They have said there should be enough room for a 6'8” person with a normal torso length.
I have only read or heard this partial info:
✅9” GC to belly pan
✅Seating ( which can relate to legroom) is comfortable for a 6’8” person.
Moving the seat back provide more height
But.... not everyone has the same leg and torso so ????
With an over-all vehicle height of 57 inches, I used this picture to estimate the seat height of about 22 inches. So, the seat height should be close to the Camry. It makes sense since the Aptera height is about the same as most sedans.
Dyee08 and others,
Thank you for the info. I think the 22" is about right.
Thanks again,
Al
Are you guys sure about the 22" seat height? From the FAQ:
Q: How hard is it to get in and out of the vehicle? Need to know the distance off the ground from the front seat.
A: 16" seat height now but that may be a bit lower in production.
This seems pretty low to me and I'm wondering if the measurement of 16" is actually the 'height' of the seat from the bottom of the car, which would make the measurement more in line with your 22" 'ground to seat' measurement if the Aptera is roughly 6" off the ground.
Thoughts? 16" seat height is VERY low slung and while I like the low center of gravity and sense of speed sitting in a low seat like this, ingress and egress might be a tad difficult for those of us getting up there in years...
I have only heard the FAQ answers???
The lowest point of the belly ( aka pan) is 9”
It is the wheel covers which are more like 5.5” ground clearance
The fine details with the off road kit has not been defined yet as it nay relate to your question...I believe Chris, who is featured sitting in the vehicle, is about 6’2””(???) if this all helps
@Len your best guess as to what it means when aptera says 16" seat height??
I wish I knew more
I can only share what I heard, read ir observed... Sorry
Hopefully an in person event will surface post- pandemic with a production model?
The seat seems to be at an easy height to get in/out. In the pic, Chris is butt on seat, heel on ground, knee bent about 90 degrees. That's like sitting on a dining chair.
Seems reasonable. Thx @kiteboarder
So if I am 6'4" will I have ample enough headroom with these dimensions? 57 inches minus 22 inches would seem to say I have a 35 inch head clearance from the seat which seems very low.
For reference, a Honda Civic has a 19” seat height and a 56” total height. A Mazda3 has a 21” seat height and 57” total height. So the Aptera total height is similar to most sedans, whereas a 16” seat height would be lower than typical and a 22” seat height would be slightly higher. They have said there should be enough room for a 6'8” person with a normal torso length.