At the 2026 Clean Energy Day event, Nissan unveiled a solar - powered concept car based on the Ariya platform. This vehicle is outfitted with photovoltaic modules that span roughly 3.8 square meters. These modules are seamlessly integrated into the engine cover, roof, and rear hatch. When exposed to the best possible sunlight conditions, the system can directly charge the drive battery, thereby increasing the vehicle's daily driving range by an extra 23 kilometers.

The project was a collaborative effort, with Nissan's teams in Dubai and Barcelona working in tandem. Additionally, they received photovoltaic technology support from the Dutch company Lightyear. In real - world testing scenarios, the vehicle demonstrated different range extensions depending on the location. In sunny Dubai, it added 21.2 kilometers to the daily range; in Barcelona, it extended the range by 17.6 kilometers; and in cloudy London, the increase was 10.2 kilometers.

This solar - charging system significantly cuts down on the need for external charging, reducing it by 35% - 65%. However, Nissan made it clear that there are no immediate plans to mass - produce this vehicle.