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Volkswagen looks to brighten up electric car sales with solar panels


Volkswagen is aiming to increase its appeal to EV customers by offering them the chance of taking a solar panel deal to cut the cost of recharging.

Volkswagen is aiming to increase its appeal to EV customers by offering them the chance of taking a solar panel deal to cut the cost of recharging. The German car maker says that will cut drivers' costs by some 40% because they will be able to use excess solar energy to recharge their electric vehicles. Elli CEO Giovanni Palazzo explained the tie-up was aimed at making charging "more accessible and cost-effective for customers".

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