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re EV drivers on the verge of being able to‘ plug in’ to the sun? An innovation unveiled by Nissan suggests we are closing in on the time when the sun’ s energy will be all that is needed for the daily drive. The Japanese motor giant showcased a prototype vehicle equipped with an onboard solar power generation system at Japan Mobility Show 2025.
On LinkedIn, Nissan wrote:“ Harnessing the power of the sun to go further. A lot further.
“ With a special roof-mounted solar system, this prototype Nissan Sakura EV’ s driving range potential just got levelled up.”
Reducing reliance on the grid The Ao-Solar Extender system has been installed on Japan’ s top-selling EV, the Nissan Sakura.
Developed in-house, the solar panel system is designed to reduce reliance on the grid and enhance the convenience of EV ownership by simplifying charging.
The team developing the system estimates that it can generate enough solar electricity to power up to 3,000km( 1,800 miles) of driving annually.
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