German startup Sono Motors aimed to produce a solar EV capable of delivering over 150 miles of free driving range each day. However, the company went bankrupt in 2023, leading to the discontinuation of its solar electric car project. The firm decided to pivot towards a capital-light business model due to adverse market conditions. Currently, numerous prototypes and components from the startup are being auctioned online at remarkably low starting prices, highlighting the challenges faced by solar EV manufacturers in establishing their products as mainstream alternatives.
Several prototypes and components from the failed German startup Sono Motors, which aimed to popularize solar EVs, are up for auction with surprisingly low starting prices.
Sono Motors announced the cessation of its solar electric car project in 2023, opting instead to pursue a business model that required less capital amid challenging market conditions.
Despite promising a solar EV that could deliver over 150 miles of free driving range daily, Sono Motors succumbed to financial struggles and is now auctioning its assets.
A range of parts and prototypes from Sono Motors are available for very low prices, including electric motors starting at €50 and complete prototypes starting at €600.
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