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<\/p>\nAmerican startup Aptera has revealed a unique electric vehicle dubbed the Aptera 3.<\/p>\n
The Aptera 3 is a three-wheeled electric vehicle with a smooth teardrop design, allowing it to have an extremely low drag coefficient of only 0.13. For a spot of context, most modern supercars like the Lamborghini Aventador and Ferrari 488 GTB have a drag coefficient somewhere in the range of 0.3 to 0.33.<\/p>\n
A low drag coefficient translates into a higher top speed and improved efficiency. That is why the company claims its \u201c3\u201d has a driving range of more than 1,000 miles on a single charge, a number unmatched by any other EV.<\/p>\n
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Several components contribute to achieving this Herculean feat, the most obvious being the Aptera 3\u2019s batteries. The EV employs a massive 100 kWh battery pack in its most expensive variant. There are solar panels on the roof adding up to 40 miles of range on a cloudless day. Buyers can also opt to have additional solar panels on the trunk and the hood for another 24 miles in range.<\/p>\n
Whenever solar energy is not enough, one can plug their Aptera into the standard plug and have a charging rate of 13 miles\/hour. A DC fast charger will give around 500 miles of range every hour.<\/p>\n
The vehicle’s compact dimensions mean that the Aptera 3 only has enough room for two adults and a pet. The interior features a display screen for the instrument cluster and a 15-inch touchscreen infotainment system.<\/p>\n