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Originally Posted by Keefelane66
Seems 62 miles of driving very reasonable but the naysayers will want 75 then 100 miles to a charge.
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That mileage is a bit misleading. Sitting in the sun and charging it can charge enough to go 12-22 km (7.5-13.7 miles) per day. You will need to charge the batteries by plugging them in to go 62 miles per day. The entire concept that it is a solar vehicle is based on using it very little and leaving charging in the sun for the full day.
From the FAQ... "How long does it take to fully charge the battery?
We get this question a lot and of course we understand the question. However, a solar car works bit different than a normal EV. The Squad charges each day and every day throughout its lifetime. When the battery is full, you can't charge anymore, which would be a shame of course. Ideally you would find a balance between your daily usage and the solar charge. The average usage of micro cars is around 12 km per day and the panel can charge up to 22 km per day, validated in the Netherlands and up to 31 km in Spain, so for most users, in most occasions, this will be significant."
"Does the Squad only work when the sun is shining?
The Squad is a solar electric vehicle which charges the battery through the solar panel on the roof of the car. Alternatively the batteries can be charged directly on a regular power plug or a charge point. The swappable batteries can also be charged externally of the car."