The Company Sonu Motors The German is the first solar-powered electric car that can charge itself through the sun and thus generate extra power to charge the batteries. The car costs 25,000 (including 9,500 for lithium-ion batteries). The car can travel up to 250 km where it stores the electricity needed to cut 34 km of its solar cells. The car has a 120 kW electric motor and can torque up to 290 Nm.
The distinctive feature of the exterior structure is the complete surface integration of solar cells, covering spaces on the hood, fenders, sides, roof and rear of the vehicle. The source of the solar cells with rear connectors was announced on February 25 by Company Valeo. Cells Solar In Finland, which will be responsible for providing integrated solar components for the 1.2 kW self-charging car consisting of 248 solar cells. The company will produce advanced solar cells known as Zebra developed with Center Research Energy Solar German What? Ace. Konstanz. Thanks to those solar cells in the body of the car, the car can travel distances of up to 34 kilometers on solar power only. In addition, like other electric cars, it can be recharged by being connected to the power supply at home.
Sonomotors aims to produce about 260,000 cars over an eight-year period, or the equivalent of more than 100 cars per day. Currently, the company has more than 10,000 pre-orders to produce the car.
The company raised 50 million through crowdfunding in less than 50 days last month and is now ready to start production at its former Saab plant in Trollhttan, Sweden, in a contract that was already secured in 2016.
The lithium-ion battery has a capacity of 35 kWh and features a water-cooling system. The battery capacity is sufficient for the car to travel 255 km under standard conditions. The car has a 120 kW (163 hp) engine with a single-speed transmission, the three-phase synchronous motor ensures speeds of up to 140 km/h. The maximum operating voltage of the engine is 400 volts.
The interior design of the car is impressive for its simplicity and elegance. The infotainment system with integrated mobility and movement services can be centrally controlled via a 10-inch touch screen. An additional display in the cockpit allows the car to have centralized information, such as solar array and speed.
Thanks to the two-way charging technology, the car can also pull and store energy, moreover, share it as it can be used when connected to the home to power all common electronic devices with a capacity of up to 3.7 kW.
Also by publishing the workshop manual, the Sino comes equipped with a maintenance system designed smartly to allow car owners to repair their cars which will keep costs as low as possible.
