Solar mobility - Switzerland
The solar electric van
Soleva converts an old van into a solar-powered electric camper. A Swiss demonstrator for a new way of traveling, reducing environmental impact, and making the energy transition tangible.
Why Soleva
Travel has to change.
Combustion vehicles consume fossil fuels, generate emissions and require significant industrial production. Soleva explores another path: reusing an existing vehicle, converting it to electric, producing its energy locally through solar power and sharing these learnings with the public.
Three technical pillars
A complete demonstrator, from the motor to the habitat.
The project in figures
Concrete data that tells the Soleva story.
Figures published by Soleva for the first prototype. Performance depends on driving and sunlight conditions.
A new beginning
Despite the fire that ravaged the workshop and took Sunny, the first solar van, the Soleva adventure continues. The van's safety systems worked perfectly, proving the reliability of the design. After inspiring so many people during the Swiss tour, the team refuses to let this dream die. A new solar van is in preparation, driven by the team's passion and the community's support.
Support the new van
Support the projectOur partners
Technical, institutional and academic partners making the project possible.
Technical partners
Institutional support
Awards and recognition
L'aventure Soleva - the documentary
Premiere on October 4, 2024 at Esplanade de Montbenon, Lausanne
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