Sono Motors Will Launch First Solar EV for Masses at CES 2021

Germany based electric mobility firm Sono Motors has announced that the firm will launch the next-generation prototype of its revolutionary Solar EV for the masses ‘The Sion’, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2021.

Having a vision of a fossil fuel free world, the founders have developed The Sion with the support of its community for further advanced EV development. The Sion combines disruptive technology with affordability to enable individual contribution to global sustainability. Combined with Sono Motors’ proprietary Sono Solar Technology, the Sion is being awaited for affordable pricing.

The Sion claims the lowest total cost of ownership in its class at an estimated gross price point of just Euros 25,500 and has gathered more than 12,600 pre-orders to date. In an inclination to great automotive trailblazers of years’ past, the Sion represents the idea of affordability, convenience, and accessibility in a one-size-fits-all package.

“We are tremendously proud to deliver on our promise to our community to showcase a product that can drive the transition to a solar-powered future. This journey started in a garage with a simple idea and has become a great force thanks to the overwhelming support of our community,” said Laurin Hahn, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sono Motors.

He further added, “I speak for our entire team when I say that the next generation Sion prototype is just the beginning, and we are keen to set through to realize our goal. We are looking forward to continuing our progress to deliver the first Solar EV for everyone.”

Marking one year since it concluded one of Europe’s largest crowdfunding campaigns, Sono Motors is showcasing its products throughout 2020.

Director Photovoltaic Integration of Sono Motors, Mathieu Baudrit stated, “This vision is powered by our proprietary Sono Solar Technology, which replaces traditional paint with integrated solar panels that harvest clean, renewable, free energy.”

“With a boundless range of potential applications, Sono Solar Technology is a seamless, flexible, and lightweight solution for efficient electric charging,” said Mathieu.

This will be Sono Motors’ first time presenting at CES, one of the world’s largest and most influential technology events. CES 2021 will be held in a completely digital format from January 11-14, 2021, and will feature more than 1,000 exhibitors from across the globe.