The Solar Shuttle is a groundbreaking zero-emission passenger vehicle that fuses solar power, lightweight engineering, and intelligent technology to deliver a practical, scalable solution for sustainable mobility. Designed to carry 12–24 passengers, it is available globally, giving operators an immediate way to reduce environmental impact while enhancing the passenger experience.
At the core of the Solar Shuttle is its roof-integrated solar panel array, which generates renewable energy to supplement the electric battery system. This reduces reliance on grid charging, extends range, and lowers operating costs. The system has been proven in real-world applications, showing impressive adaptability across climates. In Trollhättan, Sweden, where sunlight hours are limited, the panels supply around 30% of the vehicle’s energy needs. In the Dominican Republic, a sunnier location, they provide approximately 80%, enabling near self-sufficient operation. This flexibility ensures the shuttle delivers measurable sustainability benefits wherever it is deployed.
The ultra-lightweight design maximises efficiency, reducing energy consumption per journey and allowing the solar panels and onboard batteries to perform optimally. This ensures environmental sustainability alongside economic efficiency, cutting charging frequency and long-term operating costs.
Passenger comfort and accessibility are central to the design. With quiet, smooth propulsion and zero exhaust emissions, the Solar Shuttle provides a clean and enjoyable ride. It is particularly well suited to sensitive environments such as resorts, wildlife parks, zoos, heritage settings, and urban green spaces. Crucially, the shuttle also features wheelchair accessibility, ensuring inclusivity and equal access for all passengers. Minimal maintenance and an intelligent diagnostic system provide near 100% uptime, guaranteeing reliability for operators and uninterrupted journeys for guests.
For operators, the innovation extends beyond energy efficiency and accessibility. A dedicated intelligent fleet management system offers predictive maintenance, live diagnostics, and real-time performance monitoring. This technology reduces unplanned downtime, improves reliability, and supports efficient scheduling, ensuring that fleets run at maximum efficiency and reduced lifecycle cost.
What sets the Solar Shuttle apart is that it is not a concept or prototype but a fully realised, commercially available solution. It represents a genuine innovation in sustainable transport for attractions, campuses, resorts, and urban mobility projects worldwide. Its proven adaptability across climates and operating environments highlights its potential as a scalable solution for a cleaner future.
While designed with attractions and leisure in mind, the Solar Shuttle’s versatility makes it equally suited to municipalities, campuses, airports, and smart cities, providing sustainable, reliable, and efficient transport wherever it operates. This adaptability strengthens its relevance to the industry while demonstrating the broader potential of solar-powered transport.
The Solar Shuttle embodies the values of the Sustainability Award by reducing emissions, minimising noise and air pollution, lowering running costs, and enhancing passenger experiences. It also provides a highly visible commitment to climate action: passengers boarding a Solar Shuttle immediately see and experience a cleaner, greener journey that reflects the operator’s values and the industry’s leadership on sustainability.
Through its availability with Severn Lamb, the Solar Shuttle is supported by a trusted supplier with decades of experience in passenger transport solutions. This ensures accessibility, service, and confidence for operators worldwide.
In summary, the Solar Shuttle is more than a vehicle. It is a revolutionary blueprint for sustainable mobility, combining renewable energy, smart systems, accessibility, and thoughtful design to redefine what zero-emission transport can achieve. Wherever it operates, it demonstrates that sustainable transport is not just possible - it is already here.
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EVX Mobility is a Swedish company founded in 2022 that designs and manufactures electric vehicles, focusing on lightweight, energy-efficient models with minimal footprints.
