Rear suspension

Question

I might be a little simple, but I don't understand the rear wheel suspension. If the rear wheel goes up or the car moves down it will stretch the suspension, especially in a front-wheel drive Aptea. In an All-wheel drive Aptera you will need a powerful push from the rear wheel motor to compress the rear suspension for a comfortable drive. What do I miss?

fritzbuy · Accepted Answer

From what I can see, when the rear wheel is compressed, this design will compress the spring via the silver rods and spring keeper while simultaneously extending the shock.  Putting it on the bottom opens up some storage space but will require keeping the shock main to avoid sticktion.

Nigel Charles · Answer

Like Bojan I am also confused. With the motorcycle the weight of the motorcycle provides a static mean compression of the spring about which the load of the trailing arm moves. As shown in the Aptera suspension the weight of the body seems to be held by the tie rod meaning that the spring is not just under compression but actually loose.