The Sion gets a driver assistance system from Continental

Sono Motors already developed the Sion's e-motor together with the company. Now they are expanding their partnership to include other hardware and software solutions.

Munich-based start-up Sono Motors has expanded its collaboration with technology company Continental. In the future, Sono Motors wants to install Continental's driver assistance system (ADAS) as standard in its Sion solar electric car. This is intended to make the Sion safer and more comfortable while meeting the European Union's road safety standards.

In addition, the solar electric cars are to get a smart entry system that automatically opens the vehicle doors when authenticated drivers approach. Continental is also providing a start-stop button for the Sion. Together, Sono Motors and Continental are currently testing the vehicles.

The two companies have been cooperating since 2018, and they have already worked together on the e-motor, the software for the vehicle control unit and the airbag control unit. "Expanding our cooperation to other areas such as ADAS and vehicle connectivity not only helps us make rapid and decisive progress in development, but also gives us the certainty that we will deliver technology of proven quality to our customer:s," says Sono Motors co-founder and CEO Laurin Hahn. Sono Motors plans to begin series production in the second half of 2023. According to information provided by the company so far, the Sion is expected to cost around 25,000 euros net.