The first commercial solar electric vehicles are set to hit the European and U.S. markets in the coming years, manufactured by Sono, Aptera and Lightyear.
Continental is a close partner of Sono Motors. In the development of the Sion, a solar hatchback, the German supplier helped Sono develop the electric mo.
Deliveries will start in 2024 with a batch of 100 vehicles; a further 2,500 vehicles will be delivered each year after that, until the order is complete.