We get this question a lot and of course we understand the question. However, a solar car works  bit different than a normal EV. The Squad charges each day and every day throughout its lifetime. When the battery is full, you can't charge anymore, which would be a shame of course. Ideally you would find a balance between your daily usage and the solar charge. The average usage of micro cars is around 12 km per day and the panel can charge up to 22 km  per day, validated in the Netherlands and up to 31 km in Spain, so for most users, in most occasions, this will be significant.

The Squad is a solar electric vehicle which charges the battery through the solar panel on the roof of the car. Alternatively the batteries can be charged directly on a regular power plug or a charge point. The swappable batteries can also be charged externally of the car.

The Squad has a range of 100 km from a maximum of 4 swappable batteries, we call that the battery range. The solar panel can charge the battery up to 22 km (validated in the Netherlands), we call this the solar range This will be better closer to the equator, for example in Spain the solar range will be up to 31 km per day.

Yes, all Squads, now and in the future, will have the standard integrated Solar PV panel(s). All Squads are Solar Cars.

The Squad is currently designed for European Union homologation, Left Hand Drive (LHD).

We will develop a RHD (Right Hand Drive) version and we will also expand beyond Europe.  As we have not decided yet where we will go first, we offer pre-orders outside the EU for free. In this way we will investigate where the best market for the Squad is and where we should go next. So if you want that we come to your city of country sooner than later, just make a pre-order, share it amongst all of your friends and share it on social media, motivating others to do the same. Pre-orders are all refundable and non-binding.

The Squad L6 45km/h is only available as a 2 person version as only max 2 persons is legally allowed in the EU for L6.

The L7 will initially be offered as a 2 person 70km/h version with stronger motors for example for hilly areas and slightly higher speeds.

A 4 person L7 is something we plan to develop with space for children on the rear passenger seats to keep the size and weight of the Squad low and to maintain a high efficiency. 

The L7 will initially be offered as a 2 person 70km/h version with stronger motors for example for hilly areas and slightly higher speeds.

We are not planning to go over and above 70 km/h although it is legally allowed to go up to 90 km/h with an L7. However we think 80 km/h or 90 km/h is not safe enough for the L7 vehicle class although we went over and above the legally required crash structure to make the Squad extra safe. Moreover, speeds in urban environments are decreasing to make cities more liveable and to decrease speed differences between the various modes of transport in urban environments.

The L6 and L7 Squads can basically be driven and parked anywhere where you can drive and park a moped. However local rules do apply so make sure you familiarize yourself with your local regulations.

The Squad has a warranty of two years without kilometer limitation.

In the coming years we will appoint service partners to offer local repair and maintenance service, spare parts and warranty in each area where we offer the Squad.

Yes, we love to work with local high quality service partners offering great added value and service to our customers.

We are on a mission to offer 'affordable solar mobility for everyone, everywhere'. As part of our mission, we like to offer our customers transparency in our pricing,  We don't do discounts, nobody likes to negotiate a price with a car dealer. We offer the Squad directly on our website, as well as the future spare parts. As you can see, our consumer prices are extremely challenging, the Squad is the most affordable micro car in the EU market. We believe our customers have no problem to pay a markup for excellent local service as long as they know how much it is and what they can expect for this money. 

Hmwyes, (If you don't tell it to anyone :-) However, paid pre-orders have priority

If you get in contact with us through the webform below, we can help you make a single pre-order for multiple Squads or even a (small) fleet.

In EU member countries you only need a moped AM drivers license for the Squad L6 (45km/h). 

For the Squad L7 (70 km/h) an A or B drivers license is required.

In order to drive a moped (driving licence “AM”), children need a corresponding driving license. European legislation set the minimum age for it at 16 years, but Member States are allowed to raise it up to 18 years or lower it to 14 years. 

We are planning to offer a broad range of accessories such as a towing hook, optional half doors, and even an optional rack for e.g. golf bags or a surf board. Even a solar panel covered trailer is in the planning e.g. for resorts.

We choose for a full Aluminium chassis which is light, therefore efficient, and very recyclable, but mainly because we have got quite a large interest from islands and seaside resorts, e.g. in the Caribbean. Actually one of the first decisions we have made is to make the full chassis in Aluminium because of the corrosive salty & humid air on Caribbean Islands.

In the coming years we will appoint service partners to offer local repair and maintenance service, spare parts and warranty in each area where we offer the Squad.