Sono Motors Presents Design of the Sion / Innovative electric car features full-surface solar integration and more space (FOTO)

Munich (ots) -

Sono Motors, the German provider of sustainable mobility concepts
and producer of the first series-produced electric car with solar
integration, unveiled the first images of the Sion's series design as
part of a broad online release. The focus was placed on the
full-surface incorporation of solar modules into the bodywork - one
of the vehicle's unique features that have influenced its design.
Thanks to technology developed by Sono Motors, the solar cells meld
seamlessly into the vehicle's surface and can generate up to 34
kilometers of additional range a day at peak performance. This is
well above the average distance of 17 kilometers commuters in Germany
travel to their workplace.

"After unveiling our first prototype in summer 2017, we continued
to develop our solar integration technology, which we have been
working on since 2016," explains Mathieu Baudrit, head of Research
and Development, Solar Integration, at Sono Motors. "The production
vehicle will feature full-surface integrated solar cells that are
embedded in hard-wearing, resilient polymer and that contribute to
the vehicle's design aesthetic thanks to optimized color matching."

The Sion's dimensions are increasing. It is becoming larger,
longer, and wider, its tail is more emphasized, and it generally
looks more elongated. The production version of the Solar Electric
Vehicle (SEV) and innovative five-door vehicle will boast a larger
footwell and additional interior space. An additional side rear
window guarantees an optimum all-round view. The rear will be more
stepped and, in combination with the innovative LED rear light
design, more three-dimensional. Sono Motors is involving those who
have preordered a Sion in the selection of certain vehicle details by
means of community votes, and in doing so is exploring entirely new
avenues in the field of vehicle development.

With the Sion, Sono Motors will introduce a carbon-offset electric
car and the first mass-produced vehicle featuring solar integration
to the market. The vehicle concept revolves around connectivity and
intelligent application options. The car features integrated sharing
services. An app allows people to share the vehicle itself, rides,
and - thanks to a bidirectional charging function - also energy. Sono
Motors plans to develop more vehicles based on the Sion platform, for
example in the areas of urban mobility, logistics and transport or
last mile, including for the international market.

The company has so far taken approximately 9,500 partially paid
preorders for the Sion. For its market launch, the vehicle will be
delivered in a version costing 25,500 euros.

About Sono Motors

What started out as the vision of a sustainable mobility concept
which was not dependent on fossil fuels became the innovative and
owner-managed automotive company Sono Motors in 2016. The company now
boasts an experienced team of engineers, designers, technicians, and
industry experts who are developing and building a forward-looking
electric car that is suitable for daily use, with integrated solar
cells and innovative mobility services.

The carbon emissions that cannot be avoided or reduced during the
vehicle's production and manufacturing are entirely offset. The first
prototypes were produced in 2017 with the support of renowned
investors and crowdfunding, and have since been driven and
experienced by more than 13,000 potential customers at test-drive
road shows. The overwhelming response to the vehicle and mobility
concept confirmed the company founders' vision and is turning it into
reality - the Sion electric car is going into series production.

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