Solar Powered SUV For $25,000 Revealed

The Sion car, a solar electric vehicle (SEV) developed by Sono Motors, is surrounded by viewers in Munich, southern Germany, on July 25, 2022, during the unveiling of the final series production design. - The "Sion", a family car covered entirely with solar panels, should go into mass production in the second half of 2023, the German startup that produces it said on July 25, 2022. With its black body, covered with 456 photovoltaic cells, and a range of 305 kilometres, the Sion promises to generate enough energy each week to travel 112 kilometres on average. (Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP) (Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

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A vehicle like this is LONG overdue! After all, solar power has been around for decades!

According to The Weather Channel, the Sion car, a solar electric vehicle (SEV) developed by Sono Motors, will initially be sold in Europe for about $25,000. It's possible for the Sion to travel 150 miles per week on solar power battery alone. The battery may also be charged at traditional electric vehicle charging stations, for roughly 190 additional miles of range. The Sion is capable of seating five people.

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