AWARD YEAR
2023
CATEGORY
Community
GOALS
Affordable & Clean Energy, Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure, Sustainable Cities & Communities
KEYWORDS
electric cars, Electric vehicles, solar power, green mobility, transportation
COUNTRY
Germany
DESIGNED BY
Sono Motors
WEBSITE
https://sonomotors.com
Sion
The car that charges itself
How does it work?
A spacious electric car with a range of up to 305 kilometers that charges itself through the power of the sun.
456 half cells seamlessly integrated into the body of the car can add 112 km, on average (up to 245 km) per week, of driving range to the car's battery, through the power of the sun. This creates full self-sufficiency on short distances.
To charge the Sion to 80% takes around 35 minutes at a fast charging station. The Sion can also be recharged at any public charging station in Europe, via your regular home power socket or from another Sion! The vehicle's on-board bidirectional charger enables you to share your Sion's power to recharge other electric vehicles.
The Sion is more than just a car. It is also its own home storage system. Our bidirectional wallbox enables the Sion to become a sustainable power plant for the home.
Why is it needed?
Energy prices will only continue to increase over the years and the infrastructure and communal charging options for EVs are still not up to par in many countries.
How does it improve life?
Sono Motors want to establish smart electric mobility and sharing on a large scale, to make a significant contribution to reducing global CO2 emissions. In order to protect the environment and our planet's resources, vehicle production volumes must be reduced – significantly, permanently, and globally.