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Sion

An eco-friendly and low-cost electric car with integrated photovoltaic cells

July 2018
Gallery Sion 1
Gallery Sion 1
01.

Identification

With 248 separate solar cells integrated into the chassis of the car, the Sion can charge itself for up to 34km a day in European weather conditions – enough for city commuters.

The Sion aims to make electric mobility more affordable and available for a much lower cost and in a market where lack of charging infrastructure and perceived limited range is deterring its uptake. Its characteristics include simple and cost-effective manufacturing by a third party, bi-directional charging (it generates and also provides energy), a range of 250 km on a full charge, and maintenance and mobility services. Furthermore it is shatterproof, light and particularly weather resistant thanks to a polycarbonate layer on the solar cells.

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Label Date July 19, 2018
From Germany
Maturity stage Prototype testing in the real world
Looking For Visibility in the press and social media, as well as investors and partners that want to jointly undertake this endeavour.
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The environmental benefits

  • Electric vehicle that recharges through integrated solar panels in the chassis
  • Natural iceland moss to filter finedust out of the cabin air
  • Ride and car sharing integrated in the onboard-infotainment system
  • An open-source repair and maintenance strategy
  • Full CO2 compensation of the manufacturing process
  • Pollutes 30% less CO2/100km and is over 60% more efficient in terms of energy used per kWh/100km in contrast to a car with a combustion engine.
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The Financial benefits

  • Economic savings due to kilometers powered by solar panels
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Activity Region

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Company Profile

Sono Motors GmbH

Sono Motors produces the Sion, the first series-produced electric car with solar integration.

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Headquarters 80935 München, Deutschland
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