The solar-powered Ariya concept was developed by Nissan teams in Dubai and Barcelona, with the panels integrated directly into the hood, roof, and tailgate.
Altogether, it uses 3.8m² of high-efficiency photovoltaic cells built into polymer-and-glass panels, designed to convert sunlight straight into DC power.
That energy is managed by an onboard controller that’s meant to optimize how the car uses what it collects, with the bigger goal being less dependence on external charging.
In real-world testing, Nissan says the system can add up to 14.3 miles of extra driving range on a bright, ideal day.