SQUAD MOBILITY presents the WORLD’S FIRST SOLAR BUGGY Special Edition as it makes its US debut at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. On the Netherlands Tech Square, Squad Mobility will be showing their new Solar Buggy at Eureka Park, Venetian Expo, Hall G – Booth 62100.The SQUAD is a compact and affordable Solar Car that charges itself on direct solar energy through an integrated solar panel on the roof. It will be available in the US in 2025 starting at $6250 (excl. tax) and can already be pre-ordered. No down payment is necessary for pre-orders outside of Europe. The SQUAD is a Dutch innovation, designed to make solar-powered mobility accessible for everyone.Free energy from the SunThe vehicle’s solar panel charges up to 22 km/13,6 mi extra range on sunny days in the Netherlands and up to 31 km/19,2 mi in Las Vegas. The four swappable and portable batteries provide a range of 100 km/62 mi excluding solar. With an average solar range of 13 miles per day in a city such as Las Vegas, most users will find that charging is not even necessary.Coming to AmericaRobert Hoevers, CEO: “We are seeing a tremendous interest from the United States, specifically for markets such as golf cart communities, (company) campuses, sharing platforms, hotels and resorts, amusement parks and inner city services.” At CES 2024, Squad Mobility is looking forward to meeting potential distribution and manufacturing partners for the US and worldwide as well as investors, B2B clients and US media.Chris Klok, Chief of Design: “Energy generation, storage and usage in one single product that offers independence, comfort and freedom. Our US pre-order clients love that concept.”Product PortfolioThe Solar Buggy is the first special edition for Squad Mobility. The top priority is to bring the 2-person Solar City Car 45km/h L6 / LSV and 70km/h L7 to production. A slightly longer, 4-person L7 will follow as well as a cargo version, a complete range of accessories like the Golf Bag rack and more special editions such as the Solar Buggy.Squad Mobility Distributed MicrofactoriesSquad Mobility has developed their Distributed Microfactory concept in which the SQUAD will be assembled in factories worldwide, in local markets close to customers.In this way, transportation costs and environmental impact can be minimized through efficient flat-pack supply chain logistics while combining the assembly with a local spare parts storage and hub. Additionally, local supply of components will be sought and increased. We have had many inquiries from countries and regions worldwide, interested in strategic investment and support of sustainable Solar EV automotive manufacturing and its supply ecosystem.Squad Mobility is actively scouting manufacturing and distribution partners worldwide including the US. For more contact information please visit https://www.squadmobility.com/#Contact-us2
About Squad Mobility
Squad Mobility was founded in 2019 by Robert Hoevers and Chris Klok. Both are former Lightyear employees with a long track record in the motorcycle and automotive industries. Based on a shared vision to make solar-powered mobility widely available and affordable, they have developed the SQUAD Solar City Car.
Together they have more than 40 years of experience in mobility, varying from scooters to motorcycles, FIA Formula E, Renault, Piaggio, Solar Cars and even flying cars.
The SQUAD is a 45 km/h (25mph in the USA), 2-person Solar Car for daily (sub)urban mobility. The Squad is currently available for pre-order in the EU for € 5000 Euro for the first 100, € 500 for 101 to 1000 and € 50 for numbers 1000 and up. Pre-orders outside the EU are free. We use the free pre-orders as our market information to decide market priority. The Solar Buggy is a special that can be configured close to production.
Retail price starts at around € 6250 (ex. tax). The Squad can charge up to 22 km per day in the Netherlands. The average Micro Car user in the EU drives around 12 km per day. Extra range can be charged via regular power sockets or through swapping batteries.
The Squad will be homologated in the L6e category, light 4-wheeled vehicles and LSV in the USA. A more powerful 70 km/h L7 category version will also be offered. The Solar Car offers space for two passengers sitting side by side (also 4 persons in the L7 version), and storage in the back. It combines the ease of a scooter with the protection of a Car. A full roll cage with seat belts, automotive style crash structures front and rear and 4-wheel stability offer safety for all passengers. Subscription and/or lease models will also be offered with a target lease price starting at €100 per month.Affordable for many
For the SQUAD, filling up the tank means letting the sun do its job or charging the swappable batteries at a regular socket. With the low purchase or lease price and low monthly costs, the SQUAD will be affordable for many. As a shared vehicle, the SQUAD becomes even more accessible to get you dry, safe and comfortably from A to B.
Safe & Secure
SQUAD is a light electric vehicle that fits into the USA LSV (Low Speed Vehicle) or EU L6e and L7 vehicle category. Safety is guaranteed thanks to the strong roll cage that protects you from all sides. The SQUAD is also equipped with three-point seat belts and a full crash structure at the front and rear. And because it’s a car-like experience, it feels secure at night or in deserted places.Comfort for two, easy going for young and old
The SQUAD bridges the gap between cars and two-wheelers. A city car for everyone. Easy to operate, drive and park. No more parking hassle, traffic jams or range anxiety.
The Solar City car is surprisingly spacious on the inside and offers enough room for two (tall Dutch) people plus luggage. Optimized for sharing
The SQUAD is optimized for sharing platforms. It is designed to withstand the wear and tear of heavy use. The small-sized two-seater is easy to access, operate and park. With a footprint of only 2,4 m2 you can cross park three SQUADS in one parking place. The vehicle charges automatically on sunlight and includes swappable batteries.Combining low CAPEX and OPEX with the capability of remote diagnosis, SQUAD provides essential vehicle data 24/7 for efficient fleet management. Both the interior and exterior are easy to clean, while broken parts are easy to replace. The wheels act as natural bumpers, preventing damage to body parts. An extra option is the SQUAD battery wall for quickly changing and charging the batteries.The SQUAD Solar City Car is available for pre-order on our website. Sharing operators are invited to get in contact with Squad Mobility for customized designs and offers.
