Their maintenance policy seems great: DIY for any minor repairs, with manuals being provided to all service shops. Repairs of critical systems and high voltage

Their maintenance policy seems great: DIY for any minor repairs, with manuals being provided to all service shops. Repairs of critical systems and high voltage parts to be done via "a well-known European service provider". Being able, and even encouraged, to fix minor things myself instead of going to a shop for everything would be more than welcome. But I don't get their "solar panel in every body panel" approach. They say it provides 1.2KW peak but at any point in time only half (or none, in indoor parking) of the car is getting any sun. A thin layer of dust or light scratches will lower the efficiency further. And it also means any side scrape or fender bender would not just scratch the paint but damage the panels, especially on the doors. This makes repairs far more expensive and lowers the charge capability even more. And it looks like it only works with black paint which increases cooling requirements. I take it more as an emergency option. I'm not sure if the electricity they provide outweighs the added cost, complexity, weight, and perhaps increased consumption. The repair policy, small battery, large cargo space, and added solar panels might make it a good fit for professionals like plumbers or electricians only driving through the city for interventions and perhaps even leaving the car on the street. [0] https://sonomotors.com/en/sion/ https://sonomotors.com/en/sion/