Sono Motors, the Munich-based startup that aims to deliver an affordable solar electric vehicle (SEV), put its Sion prototype through the first complete crash test and the results are encouraging.
According to the German company, the crash test was rolled out at its partner facility at CSI in Italy, with the vehicle completely covered in polymer-based solar panels and painted green to ensure a high contrast. The result of the 50 km/h (31 mph) crash test revealed that the company’s proprietary solar panels didn’t splinter and thus didn't pose a danger to passengers and other road users.