These are motors will start production of its solar-powered Sion electric vehicle in second half of 2023. We have talked about this car several times and now the company has emphasized that orders continue to grow so much to have reached 20,000 with an average down payment of 2000 euros.
Recall that Zion is offered sale price 25,126 euros plus taxes. The Finnish company Valmet Automotive is responsible for the construction of this model. Sono Motors’ goal is to produce 257,000 vehicles in 7 years.
By the end of July, the German company showed a production sample of its car and focused on its own solar charging technology. Thanks to the integration of solar panels into the body, the average car can have about 112 additional km autonomy per week, which can reach 245 km in ideal climatic conditions.
Recall that the Sion has a 120 kW electric motor with a torque of 270 Nm, capable of accelerating it to a maximum speed of 140 km/h. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 9 seconds. The engine is powered by battery 54 kWh able to offer range 305 km on the WLTP cycle. The battery cells are of the LFP type.
With DC Sion can charge up to a maximum power of 75 kW. In alternating current, on the contrary, up to 11 kW. I wonder what Zion delivers bidirectional charging. Thus, the car is able to power external electrical devices with a power of up to 11 kW. It could potentially charge another electric car.
The Sono Motors Sion measures 4470mm long, 2080mm wide (including mirrors) and 1660mm high with a 2830mm wheelbase. The trunk has a capacity of 650 liters. The company is currently building a fleet of prototype vehicles that will undergo rigorous testing before being put into production.
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Source: HD Motori
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