Factors that will influence popularity include very practical aspects, such as price, range, ease of charging – and sustainable charging.

Sono motors, a German based business has been developing a spacious electric car with a range of up to 255 kilometres that charges itself through the power of the sun, which they are saying can be bought for 25,500 Euros. Preorders can be made for a 500 Euros deposit and they are aiming for deliveries in 2023.