Something surreal about seeing a car with German plates, German emissions sticker, and a Swiss highway toll sticker in front of the New York skyline. Pretty cool!
The whole 'gamification of efficiency' absolutely works. When people see numbers that tell them they're doing well, they like that and try to improve them. Especially if it gives a tangible advantage, like extra range, and a lower cost.
My 2013 civic has 3 colors sort of depicting the fuel efficiency, ranging from green to dark blue. I love trying to keep it at green all the time. I would very much like efficiency features on cars
@@enigmabey G1 2000 Honda Insight has charge bar indicator and mpg indicator as a bar... it makes driving *very* gamified. If you don't pay any attention at all you'll be around 60-65mpg... but if you do you can get up around 70-75 under the right conditions or more.
@@BenzGuy63 Prius has a battery to work with the engine to produce more power while efficiency on fuel at the same time so technically it's a electric vehicle just not a FULL ELECTRIC vehicles. The Prius Prime even has a bigger battery so you can run entirely on electric at over 25 miles so what are you trying to argue here bud?
True, but it is necessary The one on the back is basically negligible, and that's what's required most places The one in the front would create a lot of vortexes and probably would make a difference of 1-5 miles per charge (rough estimate, you would need to do a proper simulation)
@@ab3040 spoken like a true american... "Most places". That mercedes comes from germany and like in most places on earth, in germany you need a licence plate on the front. Don't talk about some states in the us like they're the world.
Beautiful concept. Hope they're able to bring some of that to the road someday. As for Aptera, it has a 0.13 drag coefficient and will provide up to 40 miles of driving range on solar alone (full solar package) on a sunny day. So, if you live somewhere sunny, like Florida, and you commute/drive less than 40 miles per day, you could effectively almost never have to charge the car. Of course, for longer trips it's a different story, but it's only when you get drag coefficients this low that solar is able to really contribute anything. And I think it's great that they're using solar on cars like these. It makes sense. Why not use the free energy on a platform like this where it'll actually matter?
Completely agree Aptera has a much better drag coefficient. Hopefully @mkbhd will make a future video on @apteramotors "the most efficient production vehicle" on @autofocus
You can buy Ioniq 6 or EV6 with similar aerodynamics and look. Granted Hyundai and Kia are not Mercedes but, at least more people can afford the Hyundai and Kia models.
@@StephenShawCanada I think this Mercedes tec will eventually trickle down to a and c class vehicles too. They are in this transition period where eqs and eqe look exactly the same but use aerodynamics a lot.
@@JohnAndJaneDoe65 some technical info wasn't said in this video...f.e. its battery pack is completely surrounded by a full carbon fiber housing, engineered and manufactured by Mercedes Formula 1 division. There battery cells are far more dense than the ones on the EQS, hence why they could fit 100kwh in such a "small" car. Let alone the carbon fiber chassis you'd find in something like a Lambo. This car would be far more expensive than a EQS if they mass produced it. In fact they wouldn't be able to mass produce it, only sell it like a sports car in limited numbers per year.
I can imagine that when your were editing this you were head shaking all the way through at the insanely terrible luck with the audio. Birds, back up beepers, alarms, wind, rain. Wild car. It'll be fun to see some more of these efficiencies in production models.
@@fbyi2940 the Crown has had 15 generations of design in Japan until this 16th which is its first appearance in the U.S. and you call it an American sedan? 😂😂😁
As an aviator it was interesting to see how they have taken a lot of the science behind the design and efficiency of an airplane and implemented them. They even implemented a “Wind” indicator which in aviation essentially would be our airspeed indicator. Pretty cool stuff
Seems likely that the 140kph limit is also implemented because that shape OBVIOUSLY creates a lot of lift and not because of efficiency - even Germans are able to NOT drive as fast as possible on the Autobahn. The artificial limits manufacturers (basically except for Tesla, even Porsche does it on the Taycan) set are almost like they assume their buyers aren't smart enough to grasp the impact of speed on consumption..
@@NO3V German automakers like Mercedes and Porsche especially Mercedes are known for prioritizing the safety of their cars and being innovative when it comes to safety features and features in general so I think they were probably just crossing their T’s and dotting their I’s by choosing to limit the speed to that
You do realize that they have been putting the science or aerodynamics of planes into cars since the inception of planes? That's such a peculiar comment.
@@alexandrep4913 I do realize this but how many cars are you aware of essentially have an “airspeed” indicator to tell the vehicle the actually speed of the air contacting the vehicle. My comment was simply an observation suggesting this vehicle took it a step further then most.
You mentioned the Aptera, but it actually has a lower coefficient of air at just 0.13 and will do over 1000 miles on a full charge. It to is a prototype as is the EQXX, so it should hold the title of Worlds most efficient car. When either of these goes into production, then that title will change! I really like your videos! Keep up the great reviews.
I agree, except the Aptera is not really a car, but a tricycle. That means it doesn't have to adhere to the same regulations, if it did it would probably be less efficient than it is. It could still be more efficient than the Mercedes
Aptera is not a car. It's half the vehicle of this. There is no 1,000 mile Aptera. This car is getting just under 6 miles/kWh but it's a huge battery. 6-8 for Aptera is a good guess.
Honestly so cool to see this kind of tech from legacy automakers. Shows which of the old guard actually care about future technologies and the drive to push for efficiency in the world of electric cars. Also, the interior color combo is 🔥👌🏻
Of course, they have had a 100 years to try and test their technologies, while Tesla is like what? 12 years old? I don't see Tesla surviving in another 10-20 years especially as others ramp up their electric vehicle tech
@@bsame I’m not so convinced, they’re way too deep with their noses in big oil. If China is not messing things up with their neo-imperialism attitude, they will steamroll most of the legacy carmakers. I guess Mercedes, BMW and Audi will make nice sub brands in a BYD company portfolio… 😢
i like these concept cars. showing what can be done when everything is optimized. its always a matter of catching up the regulators and the general public to what engineers already know.
The Aptera isn't only charged on solar. It has DC Fast Charging up to 60 KWh, but its so efficient you get more miles/KWh than other EVs. They plan on having a 1,000 mi version too.
Yeah, He made a small mistake I believe with the video saying this is the car with the lowest drag co-efficient, and the aptera has a lower co-efficient. This car is 0.17, the aptera is 0.13.
I'd say both the EQXX and the Aptera are showing an amazing passion to minimize drag and maximize efficiency -but they apply to completely different audiences. The Mercedes Prototype is a full 4 Seated car that looks and drives like a typical mercedes. The Aptera on the other hand has two seats, 3 wheels and is meant to be a cost efficient small vehicle. At 5:54 the Aptera was never meant and said to be only solar driven - in fact the solar back hatch is an optional upgrade you would have to pay extra, if you want that 40 mi per day solar range possibility. With the standard glass hatch cover, for long distance travel or for cloudy days you will be able to use the new NACs Plug standard, formerly known as Tesla Supercharger plug. The fact that the solar back hatch could gain enough milage per day to recharge for typical commuting on sunny days, or to completely cover your weekend long distance travel instead, is a sentiment to its 0.15 drag coefficient and its extreme overall efficieny. I'm very happy to see, that Mercedes engineers keep pushing the boundaries of technology for really good and efficient cars.
No offence to Mercedes and I'm glad to see other automakers really push for efficiency, but I'm definitely more excited to see where the Aptera goes. I'm a little tired of expensive luxury cars getting all the attention and smaller economy cars getting overlooked. I hope to here reviews from people like you guys in the coming years to see how Apteras run.
So glad you mentioned Aptera Motors! Would love to see you do a review of Aptera once the production model is available. Aptera has a drag coefficient of 0.13, the lowest of any production vehicle.
Lol literally, the aptera has been in development for 20 years. Already hyped the car time ago before they disappeared. Not hyping this car until it’s actually on the road
Hey Marques props for showing you can still make a CZcams channel with just a phone but you seriously need to add a microphone to your set up. The phone one just doesn’t cut it especially if I’m wearing headphones
First: Awesome car presentation !( as always). And I respect your dedication to make this channel "recorded on IPhone-only" but I must honeslty say that the sound-quality in this video is extremely poor. The IPhone's mics clearly struggle with wind-noise, there is a weird transition going on when you switch the perspective between you and the car and distracting background noises (notice the geese at around 6:06) seem to be overly emphasized relative to your voice. So perhaps you might consider using a dedicated mic or shooting in less demanding conditions. Don't get me wrong, I love this one-shot style for these videos, it somehow feels more personal and immersive as a viewer and the IPhone is definitely a good device for that. But I think that with a little bit more sophisticated sound-gear, videos shot under such tricky conditions would be much more enjoyable.
Completely agree although I believe it has a drag coefficient of 0.13 not 0.15. I am a reservation holder and hope to see @Apteramotors on @autofocus in the near future.
Great idea by Merc to set a benchmark with this, then you can work backwards from there adding all the extras / weight / power hungry bits people want. As the Economist Thomas Sowell once said "There are no solutions, only trade offs" Very true when it comes to electric car efficiencies.
Do we really need this level of efficiency? I would say if we can get 1000 km with better battery technology but at the current model 3/y efficiency I think we are good.
@@alexandruilea915 It's up to the consumer to decide what they want, if this vehicle is put into production and sells like hot cakes, they have made a decision. This explores the balancing act between efficiencies / usability / comfort / luxury etc.
Yeah, he's mistaken, the aptera is more efficient. Maybe he isn't aware of aptera or not considering it because it's a 3 wheeler. Either way, should have mentioned it.
I absolutely love this car. Amazing design and breakthrough tech. You could have also mentioned that they worked of the chemistry of the battery to gain more energy density. And even with this diffuser, the car is still road homologated!
You have to do a review or drive on Aptera. They’re getting closer to production (hopefully after just receiving a few grants). I’m sure they wouldn’t mind the exposure and your input. Plus I’m curious how well you fit in their car as a taller driver.
It's not just drag coefficient that matters, but also frontal area. You multiply the drag coefficient by the frontal area to get the CdA, basically the whole aerodynamic picture. A car with a slightly higher drag coefficient but two-thirds of the frontal area will have less overall drag.
They might’ve helped them design or maybe they just intentionally took inspiration from them because for the past 4 or 5 years mercedes has been supplying their models engines and had ownership in their company
My RWD EQS 450+ gives me 400+ miles in summer weather with a/c, hyperscreen, massage and other conveniences on. Can’t wait for the next gen EQ to ramp it up further! 👏
Had to look up the drag co efficiency of the Aptera and its said to be 0.3. It has solar panels on the hood inside the car on the dash and on the rear window which can give 40 miles on free alone. Aptera is American company based in cali I believe and the starting price is 25k so yea I’ll take that over this. But I am on a budget so 😅
Hey Marques, do you know what game engine they’re using on screen? I’d assumed Unreal engine? Did they tell you by any chance? Thanks mate. Love your videos.
Only thing i would change is i would remove some of the solar panels in the rear so you can actually see out the rear. but maybe if they had a camera based system that would be cool too!
Hey Marques, love your car reviews! I'm always curious about how you manage to get your hands on all these amazing cars to review. Do you have friends in the car industry or do car companies lend them to you? Keep up the great work!
if prototypes are fair game then i imagine the 1000 mile Aptera would be the most efficient ev with the lowest drag, i think. and because the aptera is so ultra efficient the solar panels on it make a world of difference
Nice car. I love to see what the boundaries are so we can pick and choose our efficiency compromises in favor of better styling, comfort and features. This can then be applied for super-long range cars or more affordable cars (smaller batteries) with more normal ranges. Great work.
It would be super cool if they did a "build your car" on their website where we can see the exact tradeoff in range and selling price when picking different interior (should be pretty simple as its just weight and watts determined). I'd like to see how much it would affect range to get climate control, luxury seats, half the size of the screen, no solar-panels, proper door-handles etc Also, they would get valuable data from their customers I guess. Win WIn!
@@thoughtsofapeer Tesla does something like that now. You change the default wheels and it updates the estimated range - along with other options that might impact the range.
Love this concept. Without a rear window I wonder what's the plan for rear viewing. Considering that they do not want to use a constant feed from cameras.
Eh, not necessarily. EVs are a mild improvement over cars with gasoline engines, but in terms of the big picture, we just need to drive less cars altogether. With an efficient EV that you charge from a completely "green" source of electricity (an extremely generous, unrealistic assumption), you're going to be saving maybe 50% of the carbon emissions throughout the lifetime of the car. If you didn't own the car at all, you'd be saving 100% of the emissions. If you live in a place like India, where most electricity comes from burning coal, you're actually causing more net emissions by using an EV. And I'm not even touching on other issues with Lithium mining (the ones not related to emissions). If you absolutely *need* to buy a new car, and you live in a country that produces at least a good portion of its electricity from green sources, then sure, go with an EV. But ideal would be to reduce your driving as much as possible. Sadly not realistic for many people, given the infrastructure of some countries.
@@alexandruilea915 I believe last I saw the numbers, an EV powered entirely off a 100% 'dirty' grid is still emitting less co2 overall than a gasoline-powered car (presumably comparing like-for-like, not Prius vs Hummer EV). The big difference-maker is the efficiency of a large-scale power plant burning fossil fuel for electricity vs the efficiency of a small internal combustion engine. You're losing a LOT of energy as waste heat in an ICE vehicle; not nearly as much goes to actually spinning tires and moving the vehicle around. An EV's losses come from losses at the source (a large power plant is making much better use of the energy from burning fuel), from transmission lines, charging and friction. Surprisingly little is lost in transition once the electricity is generated. EVs also recapture energy lost to braking (which, to be fair, is something hybrids do as well), which is another source a pure ICE vehicle is just turning to heat and letting go. Not that any of it makes a substantial enough difference to change much on its own. Taylan is on the right track - when it comes to efficiency, finding a marginally better way to move our air conditioned living rooms on wheels to and from anywhere we want isn't exactly a winning strategy when it comes to slowing climate change. We do need better vehicle options for the situations where they're needed, but the core of the emissions problem is solved by large-scale changes on a more fundamental level. We should never have allowed our entire society to be built on this idea that the car is the center of everything. That most places have streets and parking lots within a 10 second walk of the front door is a "convenience" bought by massive subsidy and abject loss of all personal choice and options when it comes to how we move around in our everyday lives. Public transit and biking/pedestrian infrastructure should be everywhere, clean and well kept so people want to use it, convenient to the point where doing anything else to get around only makes sense in unusual or exceptional circumstances. And the question for "how do we pay for it" is one that should *currently* be pointed at the roads and parking lots we've built over all the land that could have been generating tax revenue and uplifting communities instead. People need to understand that all these scary-sounding things don't mean leaving behind the freedom or lifestyle we prefer. What's truly unacceptable is just how absolutely *required* car ownership is, no matter where you live. Very few places in America you can consider cars 'optional', and the pitfalls of that are felt at all levels of life. We're just so used to living with it that nobody cares to question whether things could be better. Just something to think about next time you're traffic.
@@MaskedMammal I know what you mean but you can't compare burning coal with burning gasoline from a pollution standpoint as coal is way worse then gasoline.
I think the Mclaren Speedtail has a similar tail to it shape-wise, so that’s a car that has done that previously. I’ll admit in a very low production volume though.
i really love this ,most of the things about this car will never be used but its cars like these that push the limit and 2-3 years in the future you will see some of its features implemented in your daily average cars , i remember being at a car convention in 2012 and they had the first tesla production car with the big "ipad" screen , at the time it was amazing for me a WHOLE screen in a car dash ,fast forward 6 years and most cars are have them ,in 2006 i was amazed we had cooling seats in my dads nissan pathfinder
Aptera has a drag of .13 we'll see when they're both in production how far each will go. This obviously can fit 4 people whereas you can only seat 2 in the Aptera
You beat me to it. I was coming to comment that exact thing. Technically and legally, in the US, the Aptera is not a car, so this Merc still wins when we consider cars. The Aptera is an autocycle, which is like a motor-cycle/car thing. I want one, but I won't be the first person to put down $40K for the long range version. Hopefully, there's a 100K people with enough disposable income to do it first so I know it works before I put down my money.
@@N1rOx why not? They have suppliers set up and are very close to their funding goal. If Faraday Future can make it to production Patera definitely can.
Marquis can you make a suggestion for sticker license plate tags? That would also help to reduce front drag by removing the traditional metal stamped plates.
Completely agree, although I believe the drag coefficient is 0.13, we should continue to ask for an Aptera review on this channel. I think Marques would prefer to review the final production ready vehicle, although the @jerryrigeverything video of the Aptera models was amazing and certainly expanded the reach of Aptera in the CZcams Community.
it’s pretty cool but the back is reminiscent of 1950 fins except not fins. I love how mercedece is not shy about the display. I wish more cara came like that.
Aptera - full version gets about 1000 miles range from a 100 kwh battery pack. Has a drag coefficient of 0.15 and up to 40 miles recharge per day using its integrated solar panels. Prepping to start production of sale model this year. And can be charged from Tesla chargers (or your house outlets). Volkswagen XL1 - the 1 litre car. Drag coefficient of 0.159. Production models from 2013-2016. EPA estimated 260 mpg.
Aptera’a highest config has 1,000 MILES, not just 1,000km. Those three wheels are preventing it from being called a “car” but it’ll still be the most efficient “vehicle”
@@NYCCEJ I’m really surprised at Marques’ take on solar. It’s as if he’s not experienced the amount of power that can be generated by them. My home is fully powered even on cloudy days. I think he discounts their value on a car too greatly
Speaking of prototype vehicles... Have a look at the Aptera. 1000 miles of range, solar powered electric vehicle, on a 99kwh battery. Edit yes he mentioned the Aptera at 5:51 !!!
Aptera...we will see. Marques mentioned why, unless you live in Saudi Arabia, it doesn't make a lot of sense. I hope it works but I'm not sold...living in PNW.
@@sports2hedz542 the solar thing is only a secondary feature the main point is that it it so light and efficient that even if solar does nothing it is super cheap to drive
What an incredible vehicle.. absolutely gorgeous, and that interior!! Also... "Went with side mirrors because it was found having a display always on with the rear view used about the same amount of power" Then proceeds to have a 4 foot wide display that's always on...
I'm not a fan of the exterior design, but my god that interior is gorgeous! The "weight saving" mash panels look amazing, and those may just be the best looking air vents I've ever seen. Props to the design team!
@@leonro would be ideal if there's a removable tray beneath it. Just shove all crumbs and other garbage into the mesh and empty the tray once a year. :)
You’re right that the rear end of that car is not a style you see in road cars, but it is something you see in race cars! The newest edition of the Porsche 935 has a very similar rear end + a wing
Fun fact: The interior of the VISION EQXX is free of animal products - its seats are made of mushroom fibers and cactus fibers. The carpets are made of bamboo, and the interior plastic is made out of trash that would typically be in a landfill. Using these materials halve the carbon footprint of leather, according to Mercedes.
There's no way that thing is more efficient than the Aptera DC of 0.13 in real life. The Solar math works on the Aptera because it is so light. It's like the Ferrari f40 of electric cars. Not in the sense of being a sports car but in the sense of the weight reduction philosophy. The Ferrari f40 doesn't have electric windows because a hand crank mechanism weighs 10 times less than an electric motor.
absolutely believe EVs should lean into hyper efficiency more. i care more about my car being a tool- an efficient tool- than i do about it being luxurious or sporty. i think a lot of every day drivers are the same way, too. we just want efficiency, safety and reliability out of EVs. this prototype is super cool
@@2rooms19 I am on r/fuckcars and hate our reliance on cars, so you don’t have to remind me, trust me lol public transit and walkability are the goal, EVs are a bandaid for a gushing wound
Min-maxing is always just really exciting for numbers people. And honestly, I would totally get this car - no bells and whistles is almost a feature to me.
I think the Aptera has this beat just by the look of it. They pretty much let the computer decide the design of the car by following whatever was the least drag co efficient. Should Also should mention it has solar panels as well and regen brakes. Cool looking car. Definitely a head turner. The Benz is cute but the Aptera with a starting price of 25,000 has my heart
@@jayhjoon I just saw it, but I’m not sure I want to drive that on the highway. What I am looking forward to is the Sony/Honda EV coming out in 2026. The Afeela . I also heard that Amazon will be making an EV.
Something surreal about seeing a car with German plates, German emissions sticker, and a Swiss highway toll sticker in front of the New York skyline. Pretty cool!
NY auto show is a hell of a time for foreign manufacturers to bring stuff over
I actually really like the look of this vehicle. I hope the design comes to production cars.
No one asked, never comment again. Or else.
@@GardenGuy1943 No u
@@GardenGuy1943 What kind of loser actually talks like this
@@GardenGuy1943 😂
Looks cool. But I bet efficiency would be improved if they made it lighter. Range isn’t everything.
The whole 'gamification of efficiency' absolutely works. When people see numbers that tell them they're doing well, they like that and try to improve them. Especially if it gives a tangible advantage, like extra range, and a lower cost.
My 2013 civic has 3 colors sort of depicting the fuel efficiency, ranging from green to dark blue. I love trying to keep it at green all the time. I would very much like efficiency features on cars
@@enigmabey G1 2000 Honda Insight has charge bar indicator and mpg indicator as a bar... it makes driving *very* gamified. If you don't pay any attention at all you'll be around 60-65mpg... but if you do you can get up around 70-75 under the right conditions or more.
Something marvelous about the fact that when you design a car around efficiency, it turns out particularly beautiful.
I really like this car. I hope every car manufacturer has an all out efficiency version of their electric cars.
check out aptera
prius says hello
@@bradhaines3142 prious is hybrid not electric,at least not yet.
@@BenzGuy63 Prius has a battery to work with the engine to produce more power while efficiency on fuel at the same time so technically it's a electric vehicle just not a FULL ELECTRIC vehicles. The Prius Prime even has a bigger battery so you can run entirely on electric at over 25 miles so what are you trying to argue here bud?
Aptera is gonna run the game. Best model of efficiency out of them all.
i imagine the registration plates would mess up the aero dynamics of it
It would be a sticker
True, but it is necessary
The one on the back is basically negligible, and that's what's required most places
The one in the front would create a lot of vortexes and probably would make a difference of 1-5 miles per charge (rough estimate, you would need to do a proper simulation)
@@ab3040 spoken like a true american... "Most places". That mercedes comes from germany and like in most places on earth, in germany you need a licence plate on the front. Don't talk about some states in the us like they're the world.
@@TheBurnout96 america is only country ok
@@TheBurnout96 most of the US requires front plates too
I think this car is absolutely stunning. There is nothing more beautiful than functional design
Beautiful concept. Hope they're able to bring some of that to the road someday. As for Aptera, it has a 0.13 drag coefficient and will provide up to 40 miles of driving range on solar alone (full solar package) on a sunny day. So, if you live somewhere sunny, like Florida, and you commute/drive less than 40 miles per day, you could effectively almost never have to charge the car. Of course, for longer trips it's a different story, but it's only when you get drag coefficients this low that solar is able to really contribute anything. And I think it's great that they're using solar on cars like these. It makes sense. Why not use the free energy on a platform like this where it'll actually matter?
Completely agree Aptera has a much better drag coefficient. Hopefully @mkbhd will make a future video on @apteramotors "the most efficient production vehicle" on @autofocus
its not even really a car, it's a tricycle so I'm guessing it doesn't have to adhere to the same regulations as real cars.
The design is gorgeous, it has a strong 50s vibe to it. It's soooo much better than the ungainly EQS. I hope this will be the next gen EQS
aston martin DB6 ?
@@fabricepestel734 yeah, but also cars like the Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso
I'm thinking more Porsche 917LH vibes with the very low front, and beatilfully swooping tail (not the famous 917K, but the long-tailed version).
I was just thinking it looks like what people in the 50s thought cars would look like today
The EQS looks much better.
This car, even though the shape is designed with more restrictions, still makes me really want to spend money for it: the way it looks is just amazing
You can buy Ioniq 6 or EV6 with similar aerodynamics and look. Granted Hyundai and Kia are not Mercedes but, at least more people can afford the Hyundai and Kia models.
@@StephenShawCanada I think this Mercedes tec will eventually trickle down to a and c class vehicles too. They are in this transition period where eqs and eqe look exactly the same but use aerodynamics a lot.
Finally, a Mercedes
one can love! ✌️🖖
Hope Marques gets to review the Aptera when it comes out. It will also be capable of reaching ~1000 miles of range!
I don't wanna be the party pooper, but don't put too much hope into start-ups 😅
Km. Marquez said this Mercedes EV concept reaches 1000 km of range which is a little over 600 miles.
I’m impressed that you were able to get this for review!
this thing is beautiful. proof that extreme efficiency doesn't have to sacrifice style.
Only comfort and visibility so its definitely not a daily driver.
@@NotSadAwesomeInstead You must be the test driver of that thing to make such informed statements.
Only thing I don't really like is the long rear but yeah, it doesn't look bad.
I haven't seen a exotic gun comment in years 🤣
This is pretty dope. Won't mind it being a daily driver. Can't imagine how much this would cost if it was mass produced though.
Nothing the average person could afford, I guarantee you that.
it's a fking Mercedes and and EV at that. Wanna bet the price would be 6 figures at least?
Probably similar to the EQS
I think I read it’s estimated to be £100,000-120,000 if they mass produced it
@@JohnAndJaneDoe65 some technical info wasn't said in this video...f.e. its battery pack is completely surrounded by a full carbon fiber housing, engineered and manufactured by Mercedes Formula 1 division. There battery cells are far more dense than the ones on the EQS, hence why they could fit 100kwh in such a "small" car. Let alone the carbon fiber chassis you'd find in something like a Lambo. This car would be far more expensive than a EQS if they mass produced it. In fact they wouldn't be able to mass produce it, only sell it like a sports car in limited numbers per year.
AutoFocus videos are always a great experience. Thanks MKB and Mercedes!
I can imagine that when your were editing this you were head shaking all the way through at the insanely terrible luck with the audio. Birds, back up beepers, alarms, wind, rain.
Wild car. It'll be fun to see some more of these efficiencies in production models.
It actually looks pretty nice, its not an ugly Crossover SUV EV
it’s also not a crossover Suv
@@nicholasrucinski1651 yeh but new American " sedan" are now cross over suvs
For example toyata crown 2022
@@fbyi2940 the Crown has had 15 generations of design in Japan until this 16th which is its first appearance in the U.S. and you call it an American sedan? 😂😂😁
As an aviator it was interesting to see how they have taken a lot of the science behind the design and efficiency of an airplane and implemented them. They even implemented a “Wind” indicator which in aviation essentially would be our airspeed indicator. Pretty cool stuff
Seems likely that the 140kph limit is also implemented because that shape OBVIOUSLY creates a lot of lift and not because of efficiency - even Germans are able to NOT drive as fast as possible on the Autobahn.
The artificial limits manufacturers (basically except for Tesla, even Porsche does it on the Taycan) set are almost like they assume their buyers aren't smart enough to grasp the impact of speed on consumption..
@@NO3V German automakers like Mercedes and Porsche especially Mercedes are known for prioritizing the safety of their cars and being innovative when it comes to safety features and features in general so I think they were probably just crossing their T’s and dotting their I’s by choosing to limit the speed to that
Finally, a Mercedes
one can love! ✌️🖖
You do realize that they have been putting the science or aerodynamics of planes into cars since the inception of planes? That's such a peculiar comment.
@@alexandrep4913 I do realize this but how many cars are you aware of essentially have an “airspeed” indicator to tell the vehicle the actually speed of the air contacting the vehicle. My comment was simply an observation suggesting this vehicle took it a step further then most.
You mentioned the Aptera, but it actually has a lower coefficient of air at just 0.13 and will do over 1000 miles on a full charge. It to is a prototype as is the EQXX, so it should hold the title of Worlds most efficient car. When either of these goes into production, then that title will change!
I really like your videos! Keep up the great reviews.
I agree, except the Aptera is not really a car, but a tricycle. That means it doesn't have to adhere to the same regulations, if it did it would probably be less efficient than it is. It could still be more efficient than the Mercedes
Aptera is not a car. It's half the vehicle of this. There is no 1,000 mile Aptera. This car is getting just under 6 miles/kWh but it's a huge battery. 6-8 for Aptera is a good guess.
Beyond the car, your presentation was top notch! Thanks!
Fun fact: the license plate number contained "EQ1010", which perfectly translates to EQXX.
Is he in the EU? Didn't think Canadian geese made it that far.
In what coding?
@@palimondo Roman numbers
If you write XX it's actually 20 and not 1010
@@sports2hedz542 I think they just brought the car to the US.
Honestly so cool to see this kind of tech from legacy automakers. Shows which of the old guard actually care about future technologies and the drive to push for efficiency in the world of electric cars. Also, the interior color combo is 🔥👌🏻
@@jamesfynnhere6983 Exactly this.
They wouldn't push for efficiency if you wouldn't need that to create a USP and make money. Same goes for every car manufacturer :)
All car companies care about its profits, public transport is the solution for all the problems electric cars are trying to solve.
Of course, they have had a 100 years to try and test their technologies, while Tesla is like what? 12 years old? I don't see Tesla surviving in another 10-20 years especially as others ramp up their electric vehicle tech
@@bsame I’m not so convinced, they’re way too deep with their noses in big oil. If China is not messing things up with their neo-imperialism attitude, they will steamroll most of the legacy carmakers. I guess Mercedes, BMW and Audi will make nice sub brands in a BYD company portfolio… 😢
Marques, would be awesome if you covered the upcoming Aptera solar EV. With a drag coefficient of .13 it gets 10 miles per kwh
Agreed. Hopefully @mkbhd will make a future video of @apteramotors on @autofocus - the most efficient production vehicle
it's a scam like nikola motors.
Was really hoping this was the Aptera
@@packetauditor Me too!
Is the Aptera ever going to actually release?
i like these concept cars. showing what can be done when everything is optimized. its always a matter of catching up the regulators and the general public to what engineers already know.
The Aptera isn't only charged on solar. It has DC Fast Charging up to 60 KWh, but its so efficient you get more miles/KWh than other EVs. They plan on having a 1,000 mi version too.
Yeah, He made a small mistake I believe with the video saying this is the car with the lowest drag co-efficient, and the aptera has a lower co-efficient. This car is 0.17, the aptera is 0.13.
I'd say both the EQXX and the Aptera are showing an amazing passion to minimize drag and maximize efficiency -but they apply to completely different audiences. The Mercedes Prototype is a full 4 Seated car that looks and drives like a typical mercedes. The Aptera on the other hand has two seats, 3 wheels and is meant to be a cost efficient small vehicle. At 5:54 the Aptera was never meant and said to be only solar driven - in fact the solar back hatch is an optional upgrade you would have to pay extra, if you want that 40 mi per day solar range possibility. With the standard glass hatch cover, for long distance travel or for cloudy days you will be able to use the new NACs Plug standard, formerly known as Tesla Supercharger plug. The fact that the solar back hatch could gain enough milage per day to recharge for typical commuting on sunny days, or to completely cover your weekend long distance travel instead, is a sentiment to its 0.15 drag coefficient and its extreme overall efficieny. I'm very happy to see, that Mercedes engineers keep pushing the boundaries of technology for really good and efficient cars.
I can not wait for my Aptera.
@@dew5090on the wait-list too. I keep asking for a review of Aptera on this channel.
.13 not .15!
No offence to Mercedes and I'm glad to see other automakers really push for efficiency, but I'm definitely more excited to see where the Aptera goes. I'm a little tired of expensive luxury cars getting all the attention and smaller economy cars getting overlooked. I hope to here reviews from people like you guys in the coming years to see how Apteras run.
So excited for the Aptera. I would love @mkbhd to do a review on them. .13 drag coeficient and affordable!
Cool video, just a question....do you use front facing camera on the phone when filming?
745 is crazy?! Even 600 would be crazy enough. Wow. Kudos to all the work and I hope most of these things get implemented
So glad you mentioned Aptera Motors! Would love to see you do a review of Aptera once the production model is available. Aptera has a drag coefficient of 0.13, the lowest of any production vehicle.
10000000% agree! Super Stoked for the Aptera
I'm hoping the company doesn't die again. And I'm sure not risking any money on it before it's actually in production.
Lol literally, the aptera has been in development for 20 years. Already hyped the car time ago before they disappeared. Not hyping this car until it’s actually on the road
Hey Marques props for showing you can still make a CZcams channel with just a phone but you seriously need to add a microphone to your set up. The phone one just doesn’t cut it especially if I’m wearing headphones
Man this design looks really cool. Wish they did something about the frunk and I think this could be a great production model.
First: Awesome car presentation !( as always). And I respect your dedication to make this channel "recorded on IPhone-only" but I must honeslty say that the sound-quality in this video is extremely poor. The IPhone's mics clearly struggle with wind-noise, there is a weird transition going on when you switch the perspective between you and the car and distracting background noises (notice the geese at around 6:06) seem to be overly emphasized relative to your voice. So perhaps you might consider using a dedicated mic or shooting in less demanding conditions. Don't get me wrong, I love this one-shot style for these videos, it somehow feels more personal and immersive as a viewer and the IPhone is definitely a good device for that. But I think that with a little bit more sophisticated sound-gear, videos shot under such tricky conditions would be much more enjoyable.
The thing is the channel still can be nearly iPhone only with just a small mic attached to the iPhone
Or people could just stop acting like raw iphone recordings are professional quality.
What about the solar powered aerodynamic APTERA with a coefficient of 0.15? We are talking about most efficient prototypes.
Completely agree although I believe it has a drag coefficient of 0.13 not 0.15. I am a reservation holder and hope to see @Apteramotors on @autofocus in the near future.
@@NYCCEJ yeah... Aptera is not a car... is a bike with something on top of it. 🤣🤣
@@johnsmith-cw3wo 🤣🤣 while it has only 3 wheels and is a 2 seater, it is larger than some cars and certainly has more storage space.
@@NYCCEJ those ''some cars'' are not real cars either. 😁😁
Great idea by Merc to set a benchmark with this, then you can work backwards from there adding all the extras / weight / power hungry bits people want.
As the Economist Thomas Sowell once said "There are no solutions, only trade offs"
Very true when it comes to electric car efficiencies.
Do we really need this level of efficiency? I would say if we can get 1000 km with better battery technology but at the current model 3/y efficiency I think we are good.
@@alexandruilea915 It's up to the consumer to decide what they want, if this vehicle is put into production and sells like hot cakes, they have made a decision.
This explores the balancing act between efficiencies / usability / comfort / luxury etc.
@@alexandruilea915 "Fuel is plentiful. who cares about efficiency?" is exactly how humanity got itself into its current mess.
Is it a benchmark? How big is the battery?
@@billbreyer8269 100 kWh
hey do you record using the front or rear camera ?
do you leave the camera in auto or do you use AE/AF Lock?
I saw this car on Las Vegas BLVD during CES. Pretty amazing to see on the street.
You gotta talk about the Aptera! 40 miles a day with solar panels, not just enough charge for the interior screens...
Love your channel 😊
Agreed.
I thought this was going to be about Aptera and was disappointed.
Yeah, he's mistaken, the aptera is more efficient. Maybe he isn't aware of aptera or not considering it because it's a 3 wheeler. Either way, should have mentioned it.
I really hope he checks out Aptera! He should love what they are doing different from what's currently available on the market.
@@madwatchstudios the Aptera has 2 seats and 3 wheels. It's not in the same league as this mercedes.
I absolutely love this car. Amazing design and breakthrough tech. You could have also mentioned that they worked of the chemistry of the battery to gain more energy density. And even with this diffuser, the car is still road homologated!
This was an excellent video. Thank you :)
You have to do a review or drive on Aptera.
They’re getting closer to production (hopefully after just receiving a few grants). I’m sure they wouldn’t mind the exposure and your input.
Plus I’m curious how well you fit in their car as a taller driver.
It would be awesome if he test drove the Aptera EV.
Agreed.
Yes, @mkbhd please cover @apteramotors
I think the most efficient electric car is the Aptera. (1000 miles on 1 charge)
*will be the most efficient. They're close to getting their first production intent together and will ship by the end of the year.
Definitely has that Rolls Boat Tail vibes. Not sure about the rear end, but that interior is gorgeous.
It's not just drag coefficient that matters, but also frontal area. You multiply the drag coefficient by the frontal area to get the CdA, basically the whole aerodynamic picture.
A car with a slightly higher drag coefficient but two-thirds of the frontal area will have less overall drag.
The back half of that has some strong Aston Martin DB5 vibes, beautiful piece of design there.
They might’ve helped them design or maybe they just intentionally took inspiration from them because for the past 4 or 5 years mercedes has been supplying their models engines and had ownership in their company
Love the raw format to this channel. Great video!
always good to see people stretching designs for future considerations :)
Those wheels are honestly pretty cool! They kinda look qi charging coils
My RWD EQS 450+ gives me 400+ miles in summer weather with a/c, hyperscreen, massage and other conveniences on. Can’t wait for the next gen EQ to ramp it up further! 👏
-Elon- Tesla will crush all the German cars in Europe. 💪💪
Pretty incredible. It'll be interesting to see what tech gets picked up in production models
Man I just love Mercedes, having an answer to every decision they make, just as everyone should haha Great video Marques!
Had to look up the drag co efficiency of the Aptera and its said to be 0.3. It has solar panels on the hood inside the car on the dash and on the rear window which can give 40 miles on free alone. Aptera is American company based in cali I believe and the starting price is 25k so yea I’ll take that over this. But I am on a budget so 😅
Aptera has a drag coefficient of 0.13 much less than the EQXX. @mkbhd please do a video of @apteramotors on @autofocus
Really cool stuff, glad to see a manufacturer taking efficiency seriously.
Thank you Marques, it was an honor to be able to show you our car. We are super proud of this one
Man that massive low overhang of a rear end would drag on *everything* - this design is an interstate baby, as practical as a fish on the moon.
Hey Marques, do you know what game engine they’re using on screen? I’d assumed Unreal engine? Did they tell you by any chance? Thanks mate. Love your videos.
Only thing i would change is i would remove some of the solar panels in the rear so you can actually see out the rear. but maybe if they had a camera based system that would be cool too!
Hey Marques, love your car reviews! I'm always curious about how you manage to get your hands on all these amazing cars to review. Do you have friends in the car industry or do car companies lend them to you? Keep up the great work!
It helps that M is the world’s most influential tech reviewer 😎
Could you check out the aptera on auto focus? It would be fun to hear your thoughts on it
if prototypes are fair game then i imagine the 1000 mile Aptera would be the most efficient ev with the lowest drag, i think. and because the aptera is so ultra efficient the solar panels on it make a world of difference
100% agree and hopefully @mkbhd will make a future video about @apteramotors on @autofocus
Nice car. I love to see what the boundaries are so we can pick and choose our efficiency compromises in favor of better styling, comfort and features. This can then be applied for super-long range cars or more affordable cars (smaller batteries) with more normal ranges. Great work.
It would be super cool if they did a "build your car" on their website where we can see the exact tradeoff in range and selling price when picking different interior (should be pretty simple as its just weight and watts determined). I'd like to see how much it would affect range to get climate control, luxury seats, half the size of the screen, no solar-panels, proper door-handles etc
Also, they would get valuable data from their customers I guess. Win WIn!
@@thoughtsofapeer Tesla does something like that now. You change the default wheels and it updates the estimated range - along with other options that might impact the range.
You should be able to get a front plate printed as a vinyl sticker so it minimizes resistance up front.
Or just eliminate it. A lot of states do not require it.
Love this concept. Without a rear window I wonder what's the plan for rear viewing. Considering that they do not want to use a constant feed from cameras.
I think the styling looks sleek. Wouldnt mind a production car looking similar to this
I'm still undecided on the exterior, but I absolutely love the interior design and colors. Beautiful. I'll take one. Thank you
The fact that this exists even in prototype is reassuring for the future 👍
Eh, not necessarily. EVs are a mild improvement over cars with gasoline engines, but in terms of the big picture, we just need to drive less cars altogether. With an efficient EV that you charge from a completely "green" source of electricity (an extremely generous, unrealistic assumption), you're going to be saving maybe 50% of the carbon emissions throughout the lifetime of the car. If you didn't own the car at all, you'd be saving 100% of the emissions. If you live in a place like India, where most electricity comes from burning coal, you're actually causing more net emissions by using an EV. And I'm not even touching on other issues with Lithium mining (the ones not related to emissions).
If you absolutely *need* to buy a new car, and you live in a country that produces at least a good portion of its electricity from green sources, then sure, go with an EV. But ideal would be to reduce your driving as much as possible. Sadly not realistic for many people, given the infrastructure of some countries.
@@taylankammer whilst I agree that less cars are necessary, an EV powered by coal is still better than an ICE car.
@@matthewdilks2677 from a co2 emissions perspective maybe not. From a city pollution it's definitely better to drive an EV.
@@alexandruilea915 I believe last I saw the numbers, an EV powered entirely off a 100% 'dirty' grid is still emitting less co2 overall than a gasoline-powered car (presumably comparing like-for-like, not Prius vs Hummer EV). The big difference-maker is the efficiency of a large-scale power plant burning fossil fuel for electricity vs the efficiency of a small internal combustion engine. You're losing a LOT of energy as waste heat in an ICE vehicle; not nearly as much goes to actually spinning tires and moving the vehicle around. An EV's losses come from losses at the source (a large power plant is making much better use of the energy from burning fuel), from transmission lines, charging and friction. Surprisingly little is lost in transition once the electricity is generated. EVs also recapture energy lost to braking (which, to be fair, is something hybrids do as well), which is another source a pure ICE vehicle is just turning to heat and letting go.
Not that any of it makes a substantial enough difference to change much on its own. Taylan is on the right track - when it comes to efficiency, finding a marginally better way to move our air conditioned living rooms on wheels to and from anywhere we want isn't exactly a winning strategy when it comes to slowing climate change. We do need better vehicle options for the situations where they're needed, but the core of the emissions problem is solved by large-scale changes on a more fundamental level. We should never have allowed our entire society to be built on this idea that the car is the center of everything. That most places have streets and parking lots within a 10 second walk of the front door is a "convenience" bought by massive subsidy and abject loss of all personal choice and options when it comes to how we move around in our everyday lives. Public transit and biking/pedestrian infrastructure should be everywhere, clean and well kept so people want to use it, convenient to the point where doing anything else to get around only makes sense in unusual or exceptional circumstances. And the question for "how do we pay for it" is one that should *currently* be pointed at the roads and parking lots we've built over all the land that could have been generating tax revenue and uplifting communities instead.
People need to understand that all these scary-sounding things don't mean leaving behind the freedom or lifestyle we prefer. What's truly unacceptable is just how absolutely *required* car ownership is, no matter where you live. Very few places in America you can consider cars 'optional', and the pitfalls of that are felt at all levels of life. We're just so used to living with it that nobody cares to question whether things could be better. Just something to think about next time you're traffic.
@@MaskedMammal I know what you mean but you can't compare burning coal with burning gasoline from a pollution standpoint as coal is way worse then gasoline.
The rear end reminds me of the shelby daytona’s. The kammback design.actually dates back to the 30’s. Cool stuff.
From the outside it looks a lot like the Lightyear One which had a similar drag coefficient of 0.175 and lots of solar panels.
I think the Mclaren Speedtail has a similar tail to it shape-wise, so that’s a car that has done that previously. I’ll admit in a very low production volume though.
the ev6 has a somewhat similar rear too, albeit on a crossover
Also the speedtail has a better drag coefficient of 0.16
@@johannesssssssss no it doesn’t. It’s .26
I like that the Auto Focus channel is recorded with a phone but wouldnt it be better to have a separate mic. the audio is really bad in some parts
Great to see Merc prioritizing efficiency and not at the expense of aesthetics, Great looking car.
i really love this ,most of the things about this car will never be used but its cars like these that push the limit and 2-3 years in the future you will see some of its features implemented in your daily average cars , i remember being at a car convention in 2012 and they had the first tesla production car with the big "ipad" screen , at the time it was amazing for me a WHOLE screen in a car dash ,fast forward 6 years and most cars are have them ,in 2006 i was amazed we had cooling seats in my dads nissan pathfinder
Aptera has a drag of .13 we'll see when they're both in production how far each will go. This obviously can fit 4 people whereas you can only seat 2 in the Aptera
What makes you think this will reach production? Genuine question btw.
You beat me to it. I was coming to comment that exact thing. Technically and legally, in the US, the Aptera is not a car, so this Merc still wins when we consider cars.
The Aptera is an autocycle, which is like a motor-cycle/car thing. I want one, but I won't be the first person to put down $40K for the long range version. Hopefully, there's a 100K people with enough disposable income to do it first so I know it works before I put down my money.
Fingers crossed they make it to production! Really looking forward to SEVs
@@N1rOx why not? They have suppliers set up and are very close to their funding goal. If Faraday Future can make it to production Patera definitely can.
@@dominicbendinelli4805 Sorry, I was meaning the Mercedes. I don't know anything about the other car.
I just want a flying car
I just want A car
How do you feel about the “cars” that are essentially drones? I think that’s the closest we’ll get once the battery tech gets to where it needs to be.
Xpeng is making one, right?
Idiots in cars are already terrible. You want to make it worse?
*No, you want an Aptera...*
Thank you for the video!
You need an external mic. This is the first video you've made where the sound wasn't consistent.
The sounds in the background are really tiering
I want that extending rear diffuser, that's killer
I think it looks very beautiful and purposeful. I’d take it in a heartbeat over the BMW i7. Efficiency is beautiful
Come on Man it's ugly ant 🐜😂
Marquis can you make a suggestion for sticker license plate tags?
That would also help to reduce front drag by removing the traditional metal stamped plates.
A fender bender with that rear diffuser will be a crazy repair cost!
Awesome video!
Aptera Motors is making a car with a drag coefficient of 0.15. Could you do a video on that?
Actually they have 0.13
Completely agree, although I believe the drag coefficient is 0.13, we should continue to ask for an Aptera review on this channel. I think Marques would prefer to review the final production ready vehicle, although the @jerryrigeverything video of the Aptera models was amazing and certainly expanded the reach of Aptera in the CZcams Community.
The Aptera has better drag coefficient
❤ @apteramotors ❤ When will @MKBHD cover the Aptera on @autofocus?
it’s pretty cool but the back is reminiscent of 1950 fins except not fins. I love how mercedece is not shy about the display. I wish more cara came like that.
Aptera - full version gets about 1000 miles range from a 100 kwh battery pack. Has a drag coefficient of 0.15 and up to 40 miles recharge per day using its integrated solar panels. Prepping to start production of sale model this year. And can be charged from Tesla chargers (or your house outlets).
Volkswagen XL1 - the 1 litre car. Drag coefficient of 0.159. Production models from 2013-2016. EPA estimated 260 mpg.
Looks amazing. If you count Aptera (3 wheels as a car), that also has 1000km range
Aptera’a highest config has 1,000 MILES, not just 1,000km.
Those three wheels are preventing it from being called a “car” but it’ll still be the most efficient “vehicle”
@@CharliePryoryes, and hopefully with all our comments @autofocus will take a serious look at @apteramotors
@@NYCCEJ I’m really surprised at Marques’ take on solar. It’s as if he’s not experienced the amount of power that can be generated by them. My home is fully powered even on cloudy days. I think he discounts their value on a car too greatly
Speaking of prototype vehicles... Have a look at the Aptera. 1000 miles of range, solar powered electric vehicle, on a 99kwh battery.
Edit yes he mentioned the Aptera at 5:51 !!!
Hopefully he checks them out.
Aptera...we will see. Marques mentioned why, unless you live in Saudi Arabia, it doesn't make a lot of sense. I hope it works but I'm not sold...living in PNW.
@@sports2hedz542 the solar thing is only a secondary feature the main point is that it it so light and efficient that even if solar does nothing it is super cheap to drive
Solar power is a gimmick. The car is very nice but you have to leave the car under hot Californian sun for a day to charge 40 miles.
@@asicdathens in a day the average person drives 20 miles. In uk you get I think it’s 39 a day. That means no charging. That’s not a gimmick.
This is ProRes video? Looks really nice 👏🏼
The exterior is function over form and its awesome for it. Still looks very nice too
What an incredible vehicle.. absolutely gorgeous, and that interior!!
Also... "Went with side mirrors because it was found having a display always on with the rear view used about the same amount of power" Then proceeds to have a 4 foot wide display that's always on...
I'm not a fan of the exterior design, but my god that interior is gorgeous! The "weight saving" mash panels look amazing, and those may just be the best looking air vents I've ever seen. Props to the design team!
Not a good design though, having holes in the car is just begging for stuff to fall down there.
@@leonro would be ideal if there's a removable tray beneath it. Just shove all crumbs and other garbage into the mesh and empty the tray once a year. :)
I like the outside, but man the inside is great looking too.
You’re right that the rear end of that car is not a style you see in road cars, but it is something you see in race cars! The newest edition of the Porsche 935 has a very similar rear end + a wing
Great video as always is someone playing jingle bells in the background?
Fun fact: The interior of the VISION EQXX is free of animal products - its seats are made of mushroom fibers and cactus fibers. The carpets are made of bamboo, and the interior plastic is made out of trash that would typically be in a landfill. Using these materials halve the carbon footprint of leather, according to Mercedes.
Beautiful shape, cant believe the same company made the EQS…
Eqs looked great as a prototype. So I'd say wait and see. It does look fabulous though.
"Not enough... She has got to be cleaner. Clean! You understand?" - The Aviator
I wonder how many times that happened at Mercedes with this one?
How are you supposed to see out the rear window? Is there an always on rear camera for that?
There's no way that thing is more efficient than the Aptera DC of 0.13 in real life. The Solar math works on the Aptera because it is so light. It's like the Ferrari f40 of electric cars. Not in the sense of being a sports car but in the sense of the weight reduction philosophy. The Ferrari f40 doesn't have electric windows because a hand crank mechanism weighs 10 times less than an electric motor.
Drive the Aptera a thousand km without stopping then we will talk.
Hopefully we will see @apteramotors covered on @autofocus in the future.
absolutely believe EVs should lean into hyper efficiency more. i care more about my car being a tool- an efficient tool- than i do about it being luxurious or sporty. i think a lot of every day drivers are the same way, too. we just want efficiency, safety and reliability out of EVs. this prototype is super cool
Public transport and trains beat the efficiency of this car many times over.
@@2rooms19 I am on r/fuckcars and hate our reliance on cars, so you don’t have to remind me, trust me lol public transit and walkability are the goal, EVs are a bandaid for a gushing wound
@@august1870 🙏
Min-maxing is always just really exciting for numbers people.
And honestly, I would totally get this car - no bells and whistles is almost a feature to me.
I think the Aptera has this beat just by the look of it. They pretty much let the computer decide the design of the car by following whatever was the least drag co efficient. Should
Also should mention it has solar panels as well and regen brakes. Cool looking car. Definitely a head turner. The Benz is cute but the Aptera with a starting price of 25,000 has my heart
Hopefully @mkbhd will do an indepth video review of @apteramotors on @autofocus in the near future.
$25k really?
@@inquisitvem6723 yes, the starting spec for 250 mi version is 25k
Lol they told that 10 years ago when they announced the car already, not happening anytime soon
@@jayhjoon I just saw it, but I’m not sure I want to drive that on the highway. What I am looking forward to is the Sony/Honda EV coming out in 2026. The Afeela . I also heard that Amazon will be making an EV.