Sion May Be World's Cheapest Solar Car

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 Germany' Sono Motors' Sion Solar Car






                                        
                                Source:  Sono Motors

Priced Just About Right at $25,497

Germany's Sono Motors has a solar-powered SEV that is very close to production.  In fact, it is so close, the company says that it will start production in mid-2023 and it can be bought at a price starting at $25,497.  The Sono Sion is a unique solar vehicle, and it may be the world's most affordable solar car.  There are solar panels on every flat surface of the EV, even on the fenders.  Most solar cars have the solar panels just on the roof.  The pictures show the production ready version of the SEV (solar electric vehicle) from the updated design.  The vehicle is very sleek and has advanced technologies.  The Sion is dedicated to "Celebrating the Sun".

German Solar Startup With Lots of Ideas

Sono was founded in the Munich area in 2016 in a garage by two friends Laurin Hahn and Jona Christian.  They are diligently working to move the company forward and appear to be hitting stride.  Totally focused on solar cars and solar technology, their company's integrated proprietary solar panels on the exterior portions of the Sion SEV generate 70 to 150 miles of range per week just from the Sun. The SEV is a classy, 4-door SUV/minivan with plenty of tech on board, including a smart, linear display on the dashboard.

Tech Specs

This is a hot SEV to watch as it rolls out.  Some tech details to note:

  • 456 solar half cells integrated on the EV's outer shell
  • Range of 70 miles to 152 miles on solar charging per week
  • 54 kWh LFP battery that can be recharged in 4 times less the amount of time than other EV battery of similar sizes
  • Can provide bidirectional charging to homes, cars and devices at AC outputs up to 11 kWh
This looks like an incredible new piece of solar electric automotive technology to drive.

Buses' Solar Kits

This company has more solar tech to offer.  They have a kit to turn existing city buses into solar buses.  It's called the "Solar Bus Kit". It is a complete retrofit solar solution that fits most 12-meter public/city buses in Europe. It can cut diesel fuel use and CO2 emissions.  It doesn't totally eliminate the use of diesel fuel, but it does cut diesel use and significantly cut CO2 emissions into the environment. Sono Motors is clearly a solar car and solar technology company to track for new developments. For more news like this, Daily Vehicle Briefing

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