How solar panels work in MAB's Solarky Sun V electric car

MAB has introduced the SolarkySun V, a compact electric car equipped with solar panels to supplement the vehicle’s battery charging. specifications, the SolarkySun V is powered by a 15 kW electric motor (equivalent to 20.1 horsepower) with a maximum torque of 85 Newton metres. The vehicle features rear-wheel drive (RWD) and a 10.21 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery. It has a claimed range of 15 kilometres on a full charge according to NEDC testing. The key advantage of the SolarkySun V is its integrated solar panels, which are claimed to add up to 55 kilometres of range per day. ‘It’s an additional feature,’ Rofiqi told Kompas.com in Bekasi, West Java, last weekend. ‘For example, in very sunny weather without access to grid power, it can still be utilised. However, the solar panels only provide an additional range of approximately 50 kilometres.’ He explained that the solar panels harness sunlight to generate electricity, which is then fed into the car’s battery. The stored energy can subsequently be used to extend the vehicle’s range. According to specifications, the battery can be charged using AC current, taking approximately eight hours to go from 10% to 100% charge.