SONO MOTORS
Entry last updated on December 6, 2021

Sono Motors is committed to fundamentally revolutionizing global mobility. Our company's mission is to equip every vehicle with solar cells. Our proprietary solar technology is designed to enable seamless integration into all vehicle types, reduce CO₂ emissions, and pave the way for climate-friendly mobility.

Today, an experienced team of engineers, designers, technicians, and industry experts is developing and building a pioneering electric car suitable for everyday use, featuring integrated solar cells and innovative mobility services. The Sion is affordable, features unique solar integration, and is designed to enable shared vehicle use for the masses. The unique solar technology will also be licensed to other manufacturers for use in vehicles such as buses, trailers, trucks, RVs, trains, and boats.

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3

Founders

2016

Founding year

Later Stage

Stage

250

Employees

Miscellaneous

Business model

Company location

Sono Motors
Waldmeisterstraße 76
80935 Munich

Last investment

Feb 2026

Founding

May 2016

Dealroom Insights

Funding

Funding rounds

Date Investors Amount Round
Nov 2021 $150m IPO
Jan 2023 European Innovation Council€1.4m GRANT
April 2023 N/A BANKRUPTCY
Nov 2023 YA II PNN/A POST IPO EQUITY
Feb 2026 YA II PN$750k POST IPO CONVERTIBLE

Analytics

  Current
Enterprise Valuation€7.2m-€10.8m
Employees62

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