Solar technology company Sono Motors rebrands to SonoSolar
MUNICH, Germany, August 5, 2025 – Sono Motors GmbH, the company that pioneered the world’s first solar electric vehicle, today announced its rebranding to SonoSolar. This change finally reflects the company’s completed strategy shift, concluding their history as a solar car OEM, marking a clear next chapter in its evolution as a leading solar technology provider.
Legally, the company remains Sono Motors GmbH, but it will operate and communicate under the brand name SonoSolar in the future.
A clear signal: Focus on solar technology for mobility
With the brand change, the company is sharpening its profile and sending a clear message to the market: SonoSolar supplies high-quality solar technology for vehicle manufacturers and fleet operators. Driving forward the integration and innovation of solar in mobility.
“With the rebrand we want to visualize our evolution and bring “Solar” to the forefront, rather than “motors” – as we have not been a motor vehicle manufacturer anymore for quite a while now”, said Georg Zurmühl, Head of Commercial at SonoSolar. “Instead we are the leading solar solution provider for the automotive industry. The new brand name and logo reflect this change and still remind us of our pioneering heritage.”
From Solar Electric Vehicles to Solar on Every Vehicle
With deep expertise at the intersection of solar and mobility, SonoSolar develops and delivers easy-to-integrate solar systems for use across vehicle categories, from light commercial vehicles, buses to trucks, trailers and coaches.
SonoSolar’s offering includes:
- Automotive-grade solar modules
- Proprietary solar charge controllers for low and high voltage applications
- Comprehensive Digital Solar Data Services
- flexible & tailored integration concepts
- Full retrofit and OEM production line-ready systems
These solutions help partners lower total cost of ownership, move toward energy independence, and reduce emissions, without compromising on design, weight, or performance.
“We don’t just provide solar parts. We build systems, designed by experience and engineered for real-world impact,” added Denis Azhar, Managing Director of SonoSolar.
Built to Scale: Structure, Expertise, and Technology
SonoSolar operates under the trademark of Sono Motors GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sono Group N.V. (listed under SEVCF). The company combines operational focus with a solid financial backbone to deliver reliable, scalable solutions for global partners.
Its competitive edge lies in its team: a multidisciplinary group of experts in automotive, solar, electronics, and digital systems. This expertise has enabled SonoSolar to develop robust PV panels, in-house solar charge controllers and smart digital solar data solutions. Ensuring seamless, efficient, and intelligent integration with any vehicle platform.
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ABOUT SONOSOLAR
SonoSolar – a trademark of Sono Motors GmbH is on a pioneering mission to accelerate sustainable mobility by making every vehicle solar. Our disruptive solar technology has been developed to enable seamless integration into all types of commercial vehicles to reduce the impact of CO2 emissions and pave the way for climate-friendly mobility. For more information about SonoSolar, and their solar solutions, visit sono-solar.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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