In the June 2018 there were 5,000, in April 2021 There were already 13,000 pre-orders for the Sion solar-powered electric car from Sono Motors, and now there are 20,000. Private customer reservations average a deposit of around €2,000. The net retail price is expected to be €25,126, according to the company.
Sono Motors is currently manufacturing a fleet of series validation vehicles for the Sion test program, which has already begun, in Munich near its headquarters. Over the coming months, this vehicle generation will undergo practical testing under extreme conditions in both Europe and the USA. These include series validation, homologation, crash tests, testing in various climate zones, the optimization and validation of solar technology, and the refinement of driving dynamics on test tracks and public roads.
Made in Uusikaupunki
The Munich-based mobility startup pursues an “asset-light” approach: Production is scheduled to start in the second half of 2023 with contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive in Uusikaupunki, FinlandThis eliminates the need to build their own production facilities. After a ramp-up phase, the partners aim to produce approximately 257,000 Sion vehicles within seven years.
Laurin Hahn, CEO and co-founder of Sono Motors, commented on the partnership with Valmet Automotive as follows:
"This collaboration is another milestone on our journey to delivering the Sion to our ever-growing community. We believe that working with such a reliable and experienced partner is an excellent fit for bringing the Sion to the road while maintaining high quality standards. We value Valmet Automotive's experience in manufacturing premium vehicles as well as their proven track record in electromobility. Together, we are well positioned to deliver on our promise and deliver a climate-neutral Sion to our customers."
