Nissan unveiled the Ariya EV with a self-charging capability from solar energy

The concept of the Ariya electric crossover with integrated solar panels is developed by Nissan in collaboration with the Dutch company Lightyear, specializing in solar mobility.

The car is equipped with 3.8 m² of high-efficiency photovoltaic panels on the hood, roof, and trunk doors. According to real-world tests, the system is capable of providing up to 23 km of additional range per day under favorable conditions.

Tests showed that in sunny cities like Barcelona, the solar system on average adds 17.6 km of range per day. The annual average figures are 10.2 km in London, 18.9 km in New Delhi, and 21.2 km in Dubai. Nissan estimates that the technology could reduce charging connections by 35–65% depending on the operating scenario.

As part of the tests, the Ariya with solar panels also covered a route of 1,550 km — from the Netherlands to Barcelona.

Nissan emphasizes that the concept demonstrates the potential of integrating solar generation into series production electric vehicles. However, there is currently no talk of mass production.

Source: Nissan