# Solar-Powered City Cars Squad Mobility's SQUAD Car is a CES 2023 Innovation By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-01-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-cars References: [floridapolitics](https://floridapolitics.com/archives/578407-ces-2023-squad-mobility-introduces-worlds-first-solar-city-car/) & [squadmobility](https://www.squadmobility.com/)  There's a need for [city cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kg-motors) to reduce congestion and help people get around urban environments more easily and SQUAD is the first-ever solar city car. This innovation in sustainable transportation is coming to CES 2023 and it is expected to hit the market in 2024. Currently, SQUAD is available for pre-order and it is priced starting at $6,250. This capable city car offers all of the flexibility of a car without the need for diesel, gas or an outlet. Equipped with rooftop solar panel and a battery that can travel up to 62 miles on a full charge, SQUAD charges itself as it drives in the daylight. Although individual drivers will benefit from this solar city car, this creation by Squad Mobility was mindfully made for [shared mobility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strutt-ev1). The company says, "We are seeing a tremendous interest from the USA, specifically for markets such as sharing platforms, gated communities, campuses, seaside resorts, tourism, company terrains, hotels and resorts, amusement parks and inner-city services." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Solar-powered Urban Vehicles:** The development of sustainable, solar-powered urban vehicles could revolutionize transportation, reduce congestion, and help combat climate change. - **Shared Mobility:** The rise of shared mobility services facilitated by solar-powered vehicles could provide an efficient, affordable, and eco-friendly transportation solution for urban areas. - **Innovative Sustainability Solutions:** The emergence of solar-powered city cars is just one example of a growing trend towards innovative sustainability solutions that could disrupt a range of industries and sectors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry stands to benefit significantly from the development of innovative, electric vehicles powered by renewable energy sources, such as solar power. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry could be transformed by the adoption of sustainable, shared mobility services based on solar-powered vehicles. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The tourism and hospitality industries could leverage solar-powered city cars to provide eco-friendlier transportation options for guests, reduce their carbon footprint, and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Petite Solar-Powered EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-ev.md) - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md) - [Futuristic Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightyear-0.md) - [Sleek Solar-Powered SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-one-suv.md) - [Two-Seater Solar-Powered Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aptera.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-vehicle-concept.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cladrus.md) - [Solar-Powered Cargo Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-van.md) - [Aerodynamic Electric Camping Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-charging-camping-vehicle.md)