- Equipped with 3.8m² custom solar‑panel system using high efficiency photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight directly into DC power
- Real‑world testing shows up to 14.3 miles additional range on a bright sunny day
- Concept demonstrates Nissan’s innovation towards acarbon‑neutral future through next‑generation clean‑energy technology
As we celebrate Clean Energy Day, Nissan unveils a solar‑powered Ariya concept—an exploration of how future electric vehicles could harness the world’s most abundant renewable energy source: the sun.
Developed by engineers from Nissan’s Advanced Product Planning team in Dubai and Powertrain Planning team in Barcelona, the concept features 3.8m² of high‑efficiency photovoltaic panels integrated into the hood, roof, and tailgate. These polymer and glass-based solar panels convert sunlight into DC power, managed through an advanced controller designed to optimize energy use and reduce reliance on external charging infrastructure.
Nissan Ariya EV (Image: TL/Tanjent)
The project began with a simple but ambitious question: What if EVs could charge themselves? This sparked a partnership with Dutch solar‑mobility innovator Lightyear, who supplied the next‑generation panel technology brought to life by Nissan’s engineering teams.
Read more: Nissan News
