Every country in the world is developing the best electric vehicles that can travel long distances on a single charge. These cars, however, must be charged, which necessitates the use of an electric charging station/point, and they cannot be used in an emergency. To address this issue, some companies are developing solar cars that can be charged solely by sunlight, eliminating the need for charging stations. Companies appear to be working on future technology in this area.
The advancement of thin-film solar cells and module technology has resulted in the concept of vehicle-integrated photovoltaics (VIPV), in which solar cells mounted on the vehicle are used to power some of the vehicle’s electronic devices.
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Aptera Paradigm
Aptera Motors Corp. is the first to put its solar cars, Aptera Paradigm, on the road. The most notable feature of the Aptera Paradigm is its fast acceleration from zero to 100 kmph in only 3.5 seconds, with a top speed of 177 kmph easily achievable. The battery in this vehicle ranges from 25.0 to 100.0 kWh. Aptera Paradigm models range in power from 134 to 201 bhp. This is a three-wheeled electric car with a design that resembles a spaceship and is unlike any other car on the market.
Let us explain that this car is charged by sunlight because solar panels have been installed on its body. Aptera Paradigm can travel up to 1000 miles (about 1600 kilometres) on a single charge. The Aptera Paradigm pre-order sale began, and the car was sold out in less than 24 hours.
Humble One
Humble Motors, a California-based start-up company, has designed and presented the SUV Humble One to the world, similar to Aptera Paradigm. This vehicle is also solar powered, with a solar roof, side lights that generate electricity, peer-to-peer charging, regenerative braking, and fold-out solar array wings for battery charging. With the help of all of this, the SUV’s battery charges quickly. When driving at night when there is no sunlight, Humble One could travel up to 500 miles.
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Hyundai’s Sonata Hybrid
Hyundai released a new version of its hybrid car, the Sonata, in 2019 with solar panels on the roof that allow the battery to be recharged while driving. The solar panels, according to the company, can charge between 30% and 60% of the battery in the car. The New Sonata Hybrid features the world’s first Active Shift Control (ASC) technology as well as a solar roof charging system. The solar panels can generate enough energy to “increase drivers’ annual travel distance by an additional 1,300 km.”
Lightyear One
Lightyear One is a long-distance solar car designed to be grid-independent and capable of driving anywhere. According to the manufacturer, the car consumes only 83 Wh/km, which is two to three times less energy than any other electric vehicle on the market today. According to the manufacturer, this results in an exceptional range of 725 km (WLTP) with the lowest emissions, the lowest charging frequency, and 7,000 to 20,000 km of free, effortless, and clean solar range per year.
Along with the company of five square metres of solar panels you can easily drive for months without even charging it for once.
Sion
Sono Motors’ Sion electric vehicle has a range of up to 305 kilometres and charges itself using the power of the sun via 248 solar cells seamlessly integrated into the Sion’s body. Through solar energy, the Sion can add 112 km (up to 245 km) of driving range to the car’s battery each week. The Sion’s liquid cooled battery has a capacity of 54 kWh, allowing it to travel up to 305 kilometres on a single charge – depending on weather and driving style.
Surprisingly, Sion can be used as mobile energy storage in addition to being a car, such as while camping, on a construction site, or simply at home. It is possible to power all common electronic devices with up to 3.7 kW using any regular household plug and Sion’s bidirectional charging technology.
Fisker Ocean
Henrikh Visker has earned a reputation in the UV world as a con artist after his black and hybrid karma and all-electric emotion sports cars failed. This time, the infamous designer is entering the electric crossover market, promising to build the segment’s most affordable long-range model. An 80-kilowatt-hour battery with a range of up to 300 miles is installed in the ocean. And, depending on your needs, either a single or two motor propulsion system, both with cutting-edge infotainment technology, an all-vegan interior, and an optional full-length solar roof.
Fisker does not reveal its capacity or charging capabilities, but the company does state that it is intended to improve the economy and range of the crossover. The prototype, as usual, sounds appealing, but only time will tell if Henrik lives up to his promises.