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We failed to raise enough money. We failed to explain to investors why the Sion is truly needed and that there is a huge demand for it. To make matters worse, we are living through multiple global crises, causing most investors to avoid taking risks and look toward more mature companies. They are telling us to not build the car, to restructure the company, and to lay off 70% of our people. To refund the Community and to disregard the Sion and our reservation holders. But, for us, this simply can’t be an option. Not without giving our Community the chance to make a move. That's why we kicked-off this campaign. We are committed to #savesion. What about you?

If we can reach the campaign goal and raise enough money, we can trigger a positive domino effect. Your down-payment, which represents both your money and your trust in us, we believe will enable us to continue to find new investors as well as to pay the remaining machinery, tooling and production set-up to achieve the planned pre-series production in 2023 and make it to a high-volume start of production in 2024.

3,500 fully paid Sion reservations send a clear message to the world. That this is the car our Community of over 21,000 reservation holders wants and believes in. Still, every act of commitment counts! Whether it is raising your down payment by €100, granting us a loan, or supporting us with a donation or a social media post. What's more, you will only have to pay if the campaign is succesful.

We have designed a discount program that grants a discount of up to €2,700 to those who support us with a Sion down payment. You will also receive a vehicle waiting list number.

There are many ways to support our fight for the Sion.

1. Increase your down payment to benefit from campaign discounts and be awarded Sono Points. Even if you increase your reservation by €100, it brings us closer to achieving the campaign goal.

2. Place a new reservation and benefit from the same discounts and get awarded Sono Points. The higher the commitment, the higher the benefits of Sono Points and discounts.

3. You can also support us by spreading the word. Maybe someone you know could also be interested in a Sion? We have prepared the Community Kit for you to download and use on your social media.

There is a lot to talk about. For that we have come up with different measures to make sure you are heard and your questions are answered.

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Let's Get in Touch

We are sure you have a lot of questions. That's why we've set up a special hotline where you can reach us and talk to Sono team members.

Moreover, we are taking the Sion on tour again, so you can explore the progress we made first-hand. Our tour takes us through Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands.

In addition, we will host evening events in some cities. You will get a personal update on the current situation from our team and have the opportunity to ask questions about the campaign. We will openly talk about finance, Sion production status and our solar technology.

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Our History & Milestones

We have come a long way. Here are the greatest things we have achieved together with you.

July 2022

Sono Motors presents Sion production design and Solar Bus Kit

On 25 July 2022, the time had finally arrived. We unveiled the Sion’s production design at our Community event ‘Celebrate the Sun’. At the same time we also presented our new Solar Bus Kit which, as a retrofit solution, is intended to reduce fuel consumption and inner-city greenhouse gas emissions. Both premieres are important steps on our way to making low-cost and easily accessible solar mobility possible for the masses.

April 2022

A partnership for the future - Valmet Automotive x Sono Motors

The Sion will be produced in the heart of Europe by Valmet Automotive in Uusikaupunki, Finland. Start of production is planned for the second half of 2023, and after a ramp-up phase of several months, annual production of around 43,000 Sion is planned. Our goal is to produce 257,000 Sion within seven years. As a certified CO2 neutral company, Valmet Automotive follows a sustainable mission statement. Combined with over fifty years of experience in vehicle manufacturing, the company is the perfect partner for the production of the Sion.

November 2021

Sono Motors Goes Public

After several funding rounds in which the community actively supported us, we succeeded in going public in November 2021. As a listed company, we now secure the necessary investments to get the Sion on the road. We are listed on NASDAQ on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SEV.

September 2021

Sono Motors Announces Affordable Bidirectional Wallbox

Our wallbox is the next logical step on the way to a world independent of fossil fuels. It turns the Sion into a decentralized energy storage unit that can be accessed at will. Unlike other wall-mounted charging stations, the Sono wallbox does not require an inverter, as this is already integrated into the Sion. This makes it significantly more affordable.

July 2021

Sibros to Power the Connected Vehicle Ecosystem for Sion

We teamed up with Sibros, a pioneer of Over-the-Air (OTA) Connected Vehicle Systems. Through the collaboration, the Californian company will provide end-to-end software and data management solutions for the Sion. Its future software updates, data collection and remote interactions will be handled by the Sibros Deep Connected Platform, giving us direct insight into vehicle data and fleet analytics, while also diagnosing and fixing potential problems before they compromise vehicle capabilities including malware hacks and other cybersecurity issues.

June 2021

Sion With a More Powerful 54 kWh Battery

In June 2021, we announced that we will equip the Sion with a more powerful 54 kWh battery. The new battery increases the current range of the Sion to up to 305 km and increases the maximum charging power to up to 75 kW. It also forgoes the use of cobalt, nickel and manganese. Our Community surveys have shown that over 90% of members would like a battery with more range and a higher charging capacity.

January 2021

The Future of Solar Mobility

We are committed to the vision of a world without fossil fuels, in which sustainable mobility is accessible and affordable for everyone. In line with this vision, we have developed a platform to further advance the integration of solar cells into vehicles. A truck trailer with photovoltaics represents the next stage of our solar technology. It highlights the many potential applications of the technology and challenges our historical dependence on traditional internal combustion engines.

January 2021

Sion Prototype Reveal at the Consumer Electronics Show 2021

Our first time at the Consumer Electronics Show was a truly special moment for us. We are very happy that we received so many exciting reactions and questions from people all over the world.
We have already installed parts into our prototype that are intended for series production. These either come from series suppliers or are near-series components. This is a big step forward for us, especially since this enables us to successfully implement the electric drive unit, the chassis, and the MPPT Central Unit, which are all intended for series production. In addition, all straight and curved exterior parts of the Sion are equipped with solar panels.

December 2020

Series C Funding Round Secured With €45 Million

In December 2020, we accomplished another funding milestone. Despite a year full of global challenges, we succeeded in securing another funding round. An additional 45 million euros of investment by Swedbank Robur and DNCA Invest and some other investors, has enabled us to create further prerequisites for series production.

December 2020

Sono Insights Live – Journey of 2020

We took a look back on an exciting year on YouTube with our Community. During the event, we recollected the events of 2020 and explained how we mastered the challenges posed by the pandemic, especially with regard to the completion of the prototypes. We also gave exciting insights into the production of our new generation of prototypes.

January 2020

Community Funding: Over 53 Million Euros

With the help of over 13,000 supporters and more than 53 million euros, we have exceeded Community funding campaign goal to finance our next steps. In 50 days, a daily average of one million euros flowed into the campaign. This is a strong signal for us that our we are going in the right direction. Thank you!

August 2019

Sion – ready to be shared

At a time of ever-increasing equipment variations, we focus on the essentials in the cockpit of the Sion, namely functionality and intuitive operation. The Sion interior design takes into account the diversity of the vehicle’s usage with an appropriately robust and hard-wearing interior.

May 2019

10,000 Sion Reservations

In June last year, we reached our milestone of 5,000 reservations. Today, just over a year later, this number has doubled. Ten thousand people showing their commitment to the responsible treatment of our planet and climate-friendly mobility through their reservation of the Sion. Thank you for your support!

March 2019

Sion – designed with you

The announcement of the series design was one of our most important milestones. A feature that shapes the design is the full-surface integration of the solar modules into the bodywork. In the series vehicle, the solar cells will meld seamlessly into the vehicle's surface and can generate up to 245 km (112 km on average) of additional range per week. Compared to the prototypes, the series version of our Solar Electric Vehicle (SEV) will be larger, longer and wider – for more interior space and comfort. Additional rear side windows ensure optimal all-round visibility.

November 2018

Cooperation with Continental

Continental, one of the world's largest automotive suppliers, builds various vehicle components for the Sion, such as the airbag control unit or the powertrain's energy, charge and thermal management system. The Sion's 120 kW electric motor is developed by former Continental division, Vitesco Technologies. In addition to the motor and power electronics, the drive unit for the Sion also includes the powertrain. The integration of these parts into a single system unit reduces the size and weight of the drive system in favor of the vehicle's performance. Simulations have additionally confirmed the battery range of up to 305 km according to WLTP.

October 2018

13,000 Test Drives

In 2017 and 2018, more than 13,000 test drives with the Sion we completed in 7 countries and more than 61 cities.

July 2017

Release Event – A Roaring Success!

On July 27, it was time. Time to finally present the Sion – an innovative, cost-effective electric car for daily use – to the world. Almost 700 supporters as well as guests from politics, the media, and industry joined us for the event. The atmosphere was unbelievable. Reports in the media all around the world jump-started preorders, which soared unimaginably the same evening.

April 2017

A Completely New Prototype Design

Your opinion counts. We asked for your feedback in multiple online surveys and received scores of suggestions and ideas for the Sion’s further development. Our team burned the midnight oil on more than a few occasions as they incorporated your wishes and suggestions into the CAD model. We’re hoping to present the results at a large release event.

January 2017

Prototype Construction

We did it! Together with well-known partners in the automotive industry, we succeeded in developing two fully functioning prototypes in just seven months. We are extremely proud! A feat made possible thanks to our fantastic team.

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