Futuristic idea

Why not every electric car has a solar roof yet

Sono Sion: The solar car project from Germany came to nothing and the manufacturer is now concentrating on other vehicle categories.(Bild: Sono Motors)

Solar panels that generate electricity from the sun are shining on more and more roofs. However, this trend is not to be seen on vehicles, which are increasingly being powered by electricity. It would make sense to pave car roofs with solar modules - wouldn't it? Why the breakthrough has failed to materialize.

Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular - because they are more climate-friendly and can make us independent of gasoline. One idea that often comes up is the use of solar energy directly on the car - through a solar roof, for example. This would allow the vehicle to be charged without a socket - a few kilometers of range per day should be possible. However, solar roofs are still extremely rare on electric cars. Why is this the case, and could this change in the future? Krone+ explains the background.