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Sono Sion: a success before its official launch
Barely announced for the summer of 2022, the Sono Sion is already a hit with motorists and is being long-awaited for 2023since 20,000 reservations for this electric carhave already been registered. In order to purchase it, customers have had to pay a deposit of €500 to reserve a copy of this electric car.
Sono Motor plans to start production of the electric car in the second half of 2023, in collaboration with Valmet Automotive, a Finnish company. Sono Motor has chosen to work specifically with Valmet Automotive, due to its expertise in the manufacture of new technology cars.
In relation to its official release, deliveries will begin by the end of 2023, with a estimated price €29,000 in Germany. The retail price in France has not yet been determined.
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- 112 km/week solar charging
- 305 km battery range
- 54 kWh LFP battery
- 75 kW DC fast charging
- 11 kW AC bidirectional charging (after SOP OTA)
- 120 kW Motor
- Integrated Sono Carsharing App
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A solar-powered electric car for 2023
Have you ever seen a solar-powered electric car ? At least, that's what Sono Motors has chosen to highlight.
Sono Motors Sion: an atypical look
In the summer of 2022, Sono Motors, a German company based in Munich, decided to present the general public with the first version of this electric car, which was virtually covered in solar panels.
What shows that the Sono Sion is a great novelty on the automotive market is its remarkable looks. According to the company, 456 half-cells are fitted to the body of the electric car. These panels are placed on the roof, bonnet, doors, tailgate and also on the wings).
So, in addition to the battery It is thanks to the sun's rays, captured by the cells, that the electric car will be able to function.
As new technologies continue to develop, the Sono smartphone application will allow you to monitor your car remotely, check the state of the battery and even use it as a digital car key.
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Sono Sion offers a spacious interior design
In terms of interior design, this electric MPV with solar panels offers a spacious, comfortable interior capable of carrying 5 passengers over long distances. What's more, if you want to take your family on holiday with peace of mind, the boot of this solar-powered electric car has plenty of room for luggage.
To make the use of this electric vehicle as simple as possible for all motorists, Sono Sion has chosen to reduce the car to its essentials and fit only useful equipment, such as :
- three-point seat belts
- heated seats for driver and front passenger
- automatic climate control
- folding rear bench seat
- 10-inch touch screen to keep an eye on the whole car
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Optimum performance
Thanks to the new technologies incorporated into Sono Sion, it promises to deliver autonomy à over 300 km. According to Sono Motors, thanks to the new technologies and the daily journeys that motorists will be able to make, they will save between 112 km and 245 km of extra range when the weather's fine.
This solar-powered electric car also has a capacity for 54 kWh battery and offers flexible recharging:
- with accelerated treatment and maximum power of 11 kW in ACThe car recharges in around 5 hours, from 0 to 100 %.
- it takes about 35 minutes to recharge the electric car from 0 to 80 %, in fast charge with a maximum power of 75 kW in DC.
- Sono Sion can be recharged at any public charging point in Europe
- Sono Sion can recharge another electric vehicle. Thanks to V2L (Vehicle to Load) technology, also known as bi-directional charging, the Sono Sion will be able to share its power with another electric car to recharge it.
What does the future hold for Sono Sion?
In terms of the future for this solar-powered electric carSono Motors has set a target of achieving sales of 250,000 Sion within 7 years. What can also be said about the Sono Sion is that, given the number of pre-orders registered, it clearly shows that the solar electric car has potential. It also shows that there is a real need among motorists, and that it has everything it takes to become the first electric car with integrated solar panels to be produced in large quantities.
