In a new white paper, the group notes that boosting efficiency allows for smaller battery sizes, which in turn cuts costs. Most EVs average 2.5 miles per kwh, according to the paper, but the Tesla Model Y averages 3.5 miles per kwh. That’s a 40% increase which, assuming similar range, allows for a 40% reduction in battery size that’s worth up to $4,800 in cost savings, the ACEEE reasons.
I bought a Model 3 in 2019 with a 50 kWh battery and can confirm that 50 kWh is more than enough for the average person given that efficiency is up to par.
It is now 5 years later and the 50 kWh Model 3 is still the most efficient EV.
Since then everyone just slapped bigger and bigger batteries onto their cars to get larger range numbers, driving up price and reducing efficiency.
I’m excited that we finally see an EV that values efficiency again with the Aptera.
The Aptera looks very interesing and futuristic. I’m not sure that this car will find enough buyers though…
Hopefully they sell enough to make it to Europe, would love to drive one.
It looks so cool, would really love to try it. But if I’d buy an EV, it would probably be something like the Citroen E-C3, starting at 25.000€.
That’s a pretty good price for 44 kWh. Efficiency is not the best and it shows that they used the same base as for their combustion engine cars. Looks like a solid car if the range is enough for somebody.