German mobility provider Sono Motors has published a
series of images showing the interior of its upcoming Sion electric vehicle. The exterior design of the Sion
has already been previewed in production guise, but this is the first time we
get to see what the finished interior of the EV will be like. Whereas the
exterior design is quite ordinary, the cabin is much more unique.
Sitting at the center of the dashboard is a large
10-inch digital infotainment system that displays various different vehicle
systems as well as consumption data, while behind the steering wheel there’s a
small seven-inch display. All rather normal.
What really makes the cabin of the Sion stand out is
an area of the dashthat is filled with island moss. The company states this
helps to maintain a comfortable indoor climate, filters the air and regulates
humidity. The area housing the moss can be enhanced by backlighting.
The Sion integrates solar cells across virtually all
flat exterior surfaces and it is claimed that the 35 kWh battery pack found
beneath the skin offers a range of 255 km under WLTP testing. Sono
Motors says they can generate up to 30 km of additional range if
parked under the German sun for a day.
Sono intends on selling the Sion for just € 16,000
(US$ 17,685) and expects to commence production in the second half of 2020, aiming
to eventually build 260,000 vehicles.
